Trips

Rock Climbing - Day Guides - Itinerary

  • About the Trip: Private guides are available daily in Southern Yosemite, and the High Sierra of California. Increase your skills, learn specific techniques or just climb many routes in a day with your guide. SYMG guides are professional, highly experienced, and enjoyable people to be around. All have spent years perfecting their skills in and around Yosemite and look forward to not only teaching and guiding you in these spectacular locations, but getting to know you as well.
  • Group Size: 1-6 climbers per guide.
  • Grade: 5.4-5.11, beginner top-rope routes, sport routes, and/or classic multi-pitch traditional climbing.
  • Equipment: We provide rock climbing shoes, harnesses, helmets, and all ropes and hardware. as indicated on your registration materials free of charge.
  • Cost of the Trip: Private Guide for 1-2 people (daily rate-8 hours) $365. Each additonal participant up to 6 people $95. 1/2 day Private Guide for 1-2 people (9am to 1pm or 2pm to 6pm) $255. Each additional participant up to 6 people $65.
  • Your Cost Includes: All climbing gear, expert climbing instruction.
  • Not Included: Personal gear, lunch and water, tips for guides.
  • Meals: No meals are provided. Bring snacks & light lunch food, as well as 2 liters of water.
  • Preparation: A basic rock climbing class in the rock gym, reading rock climbing instructional books and watching rock climbing videos will all enhance your experience and steepen your learning curve.
  • Itinerary: Meet at your hotel, or designated location in Southern Yosemite. You'll follow the guide in your vehicle to the climbing sites. All roads are accessible with a two wheel drive vehicle. Your guide will ask you about your experience, skills, and goals for the day and choose routes most appropriate for your level of ability. The guide's goal is to have a safe, enjoyable experience with you; and help you achieve your goals. Routes may include top ropes, sport routes, or multipitch traditional routes. Skills may involve climbing technique, rope systems, anchoring and leading, aid techniques, or preparation for AMGA or other certification programs. Some guests are merely looking for a guide to lead them up climbs and others are seeking new perspectives on the wilderness. Tell your guide your goals and s/he will do their best to meet your needs.

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