Rock Climbing Weekend

Meet at the Pines Resort Bakery at 4pm. After a short trip orientation, you’ll follow your guide(s) in your vehicle to the climbing camp, a little over an hour away (all roads are accessible with a two-wheel drive vehicle, though an SUV style vehicle may be more comfortable on the dirt roads). We’ll set up camp and your guide(s) will prepare a welcome dinner for everyone. We’ll also ask you about your experience, skills, and goals for the trip and choose routes most appropriate for your interests and ability. We then pair up participants with others who share in the same goals. We strive to ensure a safe, rewarding, and enjoyable experience for everyone. Mostly we will be climbing, though there is ample time to focus on learning new skills as well as improving your climbing technique.

After a hearty breakfast prepared by your guide(s), we head to the rock for a morning of climbing. Today’s topic could include an introductory session covering the fundamental principals of rock climbing, including belaying, knots, and climbing technique. In addition to plenty of memorable time on the rock, you’ll receive personalized instruction from your guide(s) both on the ground and up on the wall. Around 5pm, we return to the campsite where dinner, campfire, and conversation end the day’s activities.

Our final day begins with breakfast and then it’s back to the rock. In addition to new climbs and perhaps even a new crag, we’ll continue with the instructional component of the trip based on your personal interests which can include movement and climbing practice aimed at progressing your physical skills, working on technical skills, multi-pitch climbing, etc.We’ll finish the day between 2-3 pm.