Course Description

Reach new heights in this four-day summer adventure! Learn the essential rock climbing skills such as climbing techniques, knot tying, belaying, communication and rappelling. Camping out each night and adventuring all day, this is an action-packed week!

Packed full of adventure this four-day rock climbing course starts from the ground up. From belaying to mindfulness techniques we’ll teach you all the basics necessary for you to develop solid climbing abilities. Along with rock climbing, we’ll also be camping out each night; enjoying backcountry meals & fireside S’mores.

Get ready to Ascend!
Day 1: Low & High Rope Challenge Course
Day 2: Indoor Gym Climbing & Skill Development
Day 3: Outdoor Top Rope Climbing
​Day 4: Outdoor Top Rope Climbing and Rappelling

Student Eligibility
As an entry-level course for rock climbing student’s physical fitness requirements is relatively low, however, students should expect to be physically active throughout the day for rock climbing and hiking activities. ​They also must have the cognitive ability to follow directions specific to managing risks associated with backcountry travel such as staying together in a group, using a camp stove, setting up tents and tarps, etc., etc.

​Our covid mitigation plan requires students to submit a negative COVID-19 test result that is dated within 72 hours of the program start date. Students will also complete a health screening consisting of a temperature reading with a no-touch digital thermometer and health questionnaire.