International & California Rock Climbing

We run rock climbing trips and courses in California as well as top rock climbing destinations around the world.

Our international rock climbing destinations include:

• The Dolomites of italy
• The Italian Riviera, Finale Ligure
• Chamonix, France
• El Portrero Chico, Mexico

We conduct rock climbing courses at locations throughout California.

Internationally certified IFMGA/UIAGM rock climbing guide and CAG owner Dave Miller is available for custom rock climbing instruction at locations throughout California. Call or email for more information on custom rock climbing courses for individuals and groups. Dave also leads our rock climbing trips in Europe.

Our courses are designed to give you a high level of in-depth rock climbing instruction. Graduates of our rock climbing classes come away with an excellent understanding of climbing principles - whether a beginner or a someone learning to lead traditional rock climbs. Our rock climbing classes are taught with the belief that rock climbing training is the foundation of all alpine climbing and mountaineering skills. We keep our climbing instructor-to-guest ratios low to ensure personal attention and safety.

For mountaineering courses in the High Sierra check out our Alpine Climbing / Mountaineering Page

International Rock Climbing

The Dolomites, Italy, Alpine Rock Climbing
The Dolomites of Northern Italy are an alpine rock climbers paradise. Rock climbing in the Dolomites is an experience every rock climber should try to at least once. A vertitable limestone Yosemite in one of the world's most beautiful places, the Dolomites are a rock climbing desitination that is easy to fall in love with.

El Portrero Chico, Mexico, Rock Climbing
Join us this winter in El Portrero, one of the worlds best sport climbing areas. Rock climbing for all ability levels and an abundance of multi-pitch rock climbs make Portrero Chico a spectacular winter rock climbing destination.

Ask about other custom trips to other international rock climbing destinations such as the Alps of France near Chamonix and the Italian Riviera.

California Rock Climbing

Introduction to Rock Climbing - 4 days
Sequoia National Park, Sierra Nevada West Side
An in-depth introduction to outdoor rock climbing. Receive technical training all aspects of rock climbing. Great for beginners and indoor climbers alike. We cover all the rock climbing basics in two spectacular locations:

Traditional Leading & Self-Rescue Course - 5 days
Sequoia National Park, Sierra Nevada West Side
All aspects of multi-pitch rock climbing, traditional rock climbing leading techniques and self-rescue. This extended rock climbing course perfect for those climbers who want to move beyond the gyms and sport climbs.

Technical Alpine Rock Climbing Camp
The Sawtooth Range, Sierra Nevada - 5 days
Rock Climbing on the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada. Receive technical training all the aspects of alpine style rock climbing. Includes a technical rock climbing route on Matterhorn Peak.
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Matterhorn Peak - The North Arete (5.6)
The Sawtooth Range, Sierra Nevada - 2 days
A guided technical rock climbing route on Matterhorn Peak. The North Arete is one of the Sierra Nevada's classic alpine rock routes and on many climbers tick lists. A great first High Sierra rock climb.
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The Incredible Hulk - Red Dihedral (5.10b)
The Sawtooth Range, Sierra Nevada - 2 days
A guided technical rock climbing route on the spectacular Incredible Hulk, home to some of the High Sierra's finest granite. The Red Dihedral is one of the Sierra's best 5.10 routes.
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We can also offer Custom Coursea at various locations throughout California