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Intro To Rock Climbing

Tying a figure 8 knot to climbing harness during an intro to rock climbing course in lake tahoe.

Intro To Rock Climbing

$309Per Person
Introductory Full Day / 8 Hours Lake Tahoe, CA
Join our Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing course in Lake Tahoe! Learn the basics of rock climbing movement, belaying, and the importance of good communication while enjoying perfect weather and panoramic views on Donner Summit. This course requires a 2-person minimum. Consider booking a Half or Full-Day private climbing session outside of the summer months.
Every Saturday June – October. Contact us for private dates!
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Learn to Rock Climb from Our Rock Guides In Lake Tahoe

Whether you’re brand new to climbing or looking to make the jump from the gym to the crag, our professional Tahoe rock guides are here to show you the way! This one-day course will introduce you to the joys of rock climbing on the beautiful Donner Summit and equip you with important fundamental skills to begin your rock climbing career.

Technical
No prior rock climbing experience is required!
8:30am
Meet & Greet

Meet your guide and set goals for the day.

8:45 – 12pm
Morning Climb

Begin learning the necessary skills such as belaying, commands and movement.

12 – 12:30pm
Lunch

Take a break and put some calories in for the afternoon session.

12:30 – 3:30pm
Afternoon Climb

Build on the skills learned during the morning session. Try some harder climbs or work on technique.

Our Tahoe Rock Climbing Guides

Meet who you will be rock climbing in Lake Tahoe with.

Lake Tahoe Rock Climbing Questions

The answers to our most commonly asked questions about guided climbing in Lake Tahoe.
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