Yosemite Rock Climbing Trips

Rock Climbing - Basic Rock Climbing Weekends - Itinerary

  • About the Trip: We spend two nights camping in the mountains climbing on classic Sierra granite formations. Whether you are a beginner or experienced climber, the Southern Yosemite or Eastern Sierra climbing areas have something for everyone. With a high guide to client ratio, you are assured to get the most out of your weekend. Our professional guides have spent years perfecting their skills in and around Yosemite and look forward to not only teaching you about rock climbing, but getting to know you as well.
  • Group Size: 2-10 participants with 1-2 guides.
  • Grade: 5.4-5.10+, beginner top-rope routes to classic multi-pitch climbing.
  • Equipment: All camping and climbing gear is provided if reserved in advance on the registration form: sleeping bags, tents, pads, harnesses, shoes and helmets. All you need to bring are your clothes and personal items. You may print from our web page a detailed what to bring list , directions, and this itinerary.
  • Cost of the Trip: $445 per person
  • Your Cost Includes: Personal and group camping and climbing gear, dinners & breakfasts, guides, expert climbing instruction.
  • Not Included: Personal gear, alcoholic beverages, lunches, tips for guides( 10-20% of trip fee).
  • Meals: Dinners and Breakfasts are included. Bring snacks & light lunch food.
  • 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.
  • Day 1: Meet at Bowler Campground for Southern Yosemite trips between 4 & 6 pm. Dinner is served at 6pm.
  • Day 2: After breakfast, we head to the rock for a morning of climbing. Equipment, terminology, movement on rock, tying in, belaying, and etiquette at the crags are all covered during the mornings instruction. Around 5pm, we return to the campsite where dinner and campfire end the day's activities.
  • Day 3: Sunday begins with breakfast and then its back to the rock. Possible multi-pitch climbs, harder routes, rappelling, and learning to lead climb are all options. The trip ends around 3 pm on Sunday.

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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