Intro to Outdoor Climbing

A focused introduction to climbing outside.

Designed for first-time outdoor climbers and gym climbers looking to transition to real rock, this experience covers foundational movement, basic rope systems, and how to move confidently on natural terrain.

Half-day sessions provide a strong introduction, while full-day experiences allow for more climbing, coaching, and skill development — all in a small-group, professionally guided setting.

No prior outdoor experience required

A structured progression from gym climbing to real outdoor systems. A multi-session course designed for climbers ready to move beyond the basics and develop the skills needed to climb safely and confidently outside. Over a series of guided sessions, you’ll build a foundation in movement on natural rock, top rope anchor systems, and efficient rope management. The focus is on understanding how climbing works outdoors, not just doing it, so you can continue progressing with clarity and confidence 

A fully customized day of climbing built around your goals.

Whether you’re looking to maximize time on the rock, refine specific skills, or progress toward more advanced systems, this private experience is tailored to your level and objectives.

With more time for coaching, movement, and problem-solving, the full day allows for deeper progression and a more complete outdoor experience

Participants will develop proficiency in:

• Escaping the belay

• Load transfers

• Mechanical advantage systems (3:1, 5:1)

• Counterbalance rappels

• Rope ascension techniques

• Knot passing and mid-line transitions

• Raising and lowering a partner

• Improvised problem solving in vertical terrain

Investment

Full-Day Private Instruction $850

Two-Day Systems Intensive $1,600

Participants develop practical proficiency in:

• Evaluating natural rock features for protection

• Placement and removal of passive protection and cams

• Assessing the quality of gear placements

• Constructing secure and redundant anchors

• Rope management while leading

• Lead belaying and fall considerations

• Cleaning anchors and managing transitions at the top of a pitch

Investment

Full-Day Private Instruction — $850

2-Day Lead Development Intensive — $1,600

Participants will develop:

• Multi-pitch rope management

• Efficient belay transitions

• Anchor construction and evaluation

• Changeovers and stance organization

• Risk assessment and route planning

• Time management across sustained terrain

• Descent systems and contingency planning

• Communication under exposure

Instruction emphasizes economy of movement and clarity of systems.

Investment

2-Day Private Intensive $1,600