Guided Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing Day

$525

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(800) 231-4575
Experience the incredible granite of Southern Yosemite
Enjoy cragging and/or multi-pitch climbing
Join us for a Half or Full day of climbing in the Sierra National Forest

Rock Climb with SYMG! We offer privately guided rock climbing day-trips to the best areas of Southern Yosemite. All gear is included and our professional guides are highly skilled, patient, and enjoyable people to spend the day with. Fun for all ages and abilities, no prior experience required! To book a half day, please contact us at info@symg.com or 800-231-4575 for availability.

2024

June 1 – Oct 1Book Now

Pricing

Full Day: (9am – 5pm)
$525 for 1 private guide
Pricing includes up to 2 guests. $95 for each additional participant up to 6 people

Half Day: (9am-1pm)
$425 for 1 private guide
Pricing includes up to 2 guests. $75 for each additional participant up to 6 people

**To book a half day, please contact us at info@symg.com or 800-231-4575 for availability.** 

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Trip Itinerary

Meet your guide in Oakhurst, CA at the designated meeting location. You’ll follow your guide in your vehicle to the climbing sites (all roads are accessible with a two-wheel drive vehicle, though an SUV style vehicle may be more comfortable on the dirt roads). All climbs are catered to your own abilities and interests. Tell your guide your goals and they will cater the day best achieve these! Some possible options are:

Spend a day pushing your limits on the granite ridges of the Willow Creek Walls. Whether you’re here for a fun morning or a full day, the Willow Creek area offers fun and challenging climbing for the entire spectrum of climbers.

For the more experienced climber, spend a full day cragging steeper walls at Hawk Dome or climb above the trees on one of Fresno Dome’s numerous multi-pitch routes. These climbs range from 200 to 600 feet and provide a challenge for any level of climber.

What's Included

Your SYMG Guide

Our professional rock climbing guides have spent years perfecting their climbing skills in and around Yosemite and hold relevant certifications. All of our guides are exceptionally personable individuals who look forward to not only teaching and guiding you in these spectacular locations, but getting to know you as well.

Gear

We provide all ropes & climbing protection. We can also provide the following upon request (included in your trip cost):

  • Rock climbing shoes
  • Harnesses
  • Helmets

See “A Few More Notes” below for more details about what to bring

A Few More Notes

What to bring

Plan to bring the following items with you for your guided rock day:

  • 2-3 Liters of water per person
  • Lunch & snacks for the day
  • A warm layer and/or rainshell
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera (optional)

Wear comfortable and moisture wicking clothing (especially for the warm summer months of July-August). Comfortable hiking/running shoes are the best option for footwear when you aren’t climbing. It’s important to check the weather prior to your day to make sure you’re dressing appropriately- check out our favorite weather forecast here: Sierra National Forest Weather

Travel & Logistics

SYMG rock days begin with meeting your guide in Oakhurst, CA at a convenient location just off of highway 41. We meet in Oakhurst so that you can follow your guide to the climbing sites, since these sites can be a bit tricky to find if you haven’t been there before. Detailed directions will be sent to you upon registration.

Preparation

No experience required! We cater to all levels of physical and technical proficiency.

What's not included
  • Lunch, snacks & water
  • Transportation to the climbing sites
  • Personal clothing & footwear
  • Recommended 10%-20% gratuity for guides
  • Trip Insurance
  • Airfare

Trip Reviews

Deanna R, 2023

I’m so glad we went with SYMG. Fresno Dome was absolutely amazing, as it's an unheard gem that we had to ourselves. It offered us great routes both challenging and chill to choose from. Chris really took the time to get to know us and took into account everything we were looking for in a guided session. This included learning valuable and safe techniques that improved our climbing. He assessed what we already knew and expanded on it, all while giving us tons of hands-on training. He was amazing at figuring out how much to push us but we still felt very safe through it all + he was a great conversationalist who made us feel right at home at the crag - Chris truly made the entire trip an unforgettable experience!

Noah M, 2023

We did a full day guided tour as a work offsite and it was spectacular! Great, experienced guides that had us challenging ourselves and feeling safe. Would recommend

Ross T, 2019

Our guide Benton did a great job setting up a climbing experience that was appropriate for my daughter's first time climbing outdoors in a setting accessible enough for my wife and younger kids to watch.
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