California Rock Climbing Courses

Our rock climbing courses are designed to provide you with professional rock climbing training & instruction in a fun learning environment.

• Sequoia - Sierra Nevada West Side
• Sawtooth Range- Sierra Nevada East Side

We offer extended 4-day rock climbing courses designed by AMGA (American Mountain Guides Association) certified rock climbing guides to give you a high level of in-depth rock climbing instruction. Graduates of our 4-day 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

Beginner Rock Climbing Courses:

Introduction to Rock Climbing - 4 days
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:

Sequoia National Park, Sierra Nevada - June-Sept
Learn to rock climb in a beautiful Sierra Nevada setting on the West Side of the Sierra Nevada
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Intermediate Rock Climbing Courses:

Traditional Leading & Anchoring Course - 4 days
All aspects of multi-pitch rock climbing, traditional rock climbing leading techniques and anchor building. This extended rock climbing course is the next step beyond our basic Joshua Tree rock climbing camp.

Sequoia, Sierra Nevada - June-Sept
Hone your rock climbing skills and learn to lead traditional rock climbs in a spectacular front country Sierra Nevada setting on the West Side
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Alpine Rock Climbing
Combine mountaineering and rock climbing and join us in the High Sierra Nevada mountains of California on an alpine style rock climbs. Receive technical rock climbing training for the mountains.
June through October

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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International Rock Climbing

El Portrero Chico, Mexico, Rock Climbing
Join us this January 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 was spectacular winter rock climbing destination.