Yosemite Rock Climbing Trips
Rock Climbing - Rock Camps - Reviews
Dear albert, I had a wonderful time during my rock climbing trip this past week. It was well planned and executed by everyone. Thank You Very Much!
- Jorge Alvarez, Sept, 2009
Hi Albert, The 5 day rock camp was a 
fantastic success. My son and I had a great time with Dave Merin. Our time was spent climbing and enjoying the beauty of Yosemite. The climbing was great. Thanks.
- Will Morotti, July 2009
Ian, I wanted to take the time to let you know that both Bonnie and I thoroughly enjoyed our recent tour with David. We couldn't have asked for a more fun and experienced guide. Meals were delicious and even a little extravagant especially at camping standards. We had a good mix of challenging and fun climbs - honestly, every day was a great day of climbing. The multipitch climbs were particularly exhilarating with spectacular views. Special thanks to David for sharing his knowledge of multipitch techniques and safety protocols. We had a great time... thanks SYMG!
- Robert Badere, June 2009
Ian, I believe Robert already sent you an e-mail, but I wanted to tell you personally how thrilled I was with our recent trip with David. I couldn't have asked for a better guide for our trip. Not only was he great company and truly enjoyable to climb with, but his skill and expertise made the trip better than I could have imagined it would be. The incredible pristine off-the-books routes he took us up really made the trip for me! He tailored the climbing to our skills and to what we wanted to get out of the trip, was a wealth of information, an excellent coach, and I know that I'll have a hard time transitioning back to my standard peanut butter climbing meals after the wonderful food he made us all week. I wouldn't hesitate to book another trip with David and SYMG! I had a trip I'll never forget, thank you so much!
- Bonnie Schubert, June 2009
Just a quick note to let you know I had a fabulous time at the rock camp! Graham was a superb guide and we had great dynamics in the group. I would and have recommended the class to my friends. Thanks again for providing such a great venue for learning to rock climb. I plan to continue climbing and hope to take a more advanced class in the future with SYMG. Much kudos to you and Graham!
- Bobby Terhune, August 2002
I wanted you to know now that both Albert and Graham were superb guides and that we had a great time. Many thanks, and I am sure we will see you again.
- William Torchiana, August 2002
Albert exceeded our expectations as a guide. He is very safety conscious and stuck to all the rules. At the same time, we climbed together like we were old buddies by the second day. He was very flexible with our days, giving us rests whenever we needed them and swims on a daily basis. Thanks for your help with getting this set up.
- Bryan and Carrie Howell, July 2002
Thanks so much for a great trip! Everything was fabulous--what a bunch of all around fantastic guides!
- Peggy Proctor, October 1999
We (I think I speak in the name of the whole group) had a great week climbing the Sierra with Zeke. Keep up the good work!
- Thomas Gschwind, October 1999
I would like to thank you for all of your instruction and help with reintroducing me to rock climbing. It was a wonderful experience and trip. I am a firm believer that all things happen for reasons. I really feel that I finished my trip learning more positive lessons than I could have anticipated.
- Elana Sorkin, September 1998
Just finished my 2nd Rock Camp in 2 years with SYMG and just wanted to express my thanks for another great time. The guides were great, totally professional and great guys. The food was excellent. If you're ever looking for an endorsement, let me know!
- Ken Goddard, August 1999
We recently completed a five day rock climbing camp with your company. We had researched climbing instruction programs from the Colorado Mountain School to the Yosemite Mountaineering School. However, based on your program materials, conversations with your staff, and a recommendation from a friend, we chose SYMG to learn techniques in classic lead climbing. While the itinerary of the week fulfilled our expectations, it was our guide who made our trip truly spectacular.
Positive, resourceful, and patient are a few words which describe our guide. His versatility as an instructor showed through in many ways. When a Sierra storm threatened, he used the time to practice anchors and knots with us on the rack on his van. His hands-on, repetitive style, and sense of humor made the learning process fun and effective. All of this, combined with his appropriate level of risk taking made us feel confident and empowered when leading on the rock.
We were most impressed however, by the obvious fact that our guide loves his job. His personal touches, attention to food requests, and his willingness to be flexible, made us feel like more than just clients. We value the skills learned and cherish thememories, and know that the role our guide played in the week made it all possible.
We will endeavor to recommend your company in the future, particularly if you continue employing guides of such high caliber. Thank you for an unforgettable experience.
- Collen Fridl & Marianne Wanek, July 1996