First ascents: intro to rock climbing

An ideal first outdoor climbing experience for newbies, families and indoor climbers looking for a gym to crag experience in Connecticut.

TOP ROPE ANCHORS

Strong anchoring is the foundation to climbing independently and your life depends on mastering basic skills. If you want to climb outdoors on your own, this course is the best place to start.

LEARN TO LEAD: SPORT CLIMBING

TAKE THE SHARP END! We’ll teach you to climb, clip, belay, and anchor with confidence on climbs outfitted with fixed anchors or bolts.

LEARN TO LEAD: TRAD CLIMBING

EXPAND YOUR TERRAIN EXPONENTIALLY! Trad” climbing is the ultimate outdoor climbing experience and will infinitely expand your terrain. We strongly encourage learning from a professional.

EPIC: SELF RESCUE

AVOID AN EPIC, OR GET OUT OF ONE! Climbers work hard to avoid accidents but avoiding an all-out epic includes making sure we know what to do if the unexpected happens. What would you do if your partner was injured or a nearby party needed help? Basic rescue skills can save lives and prevent full-blown rescues in the field.