OUTDOOR TRADITIONAL ROCK CLIMBING COURSE LAKE TAHOE OVERVIEW

A beginner rock climbing course for those looking for an in-depth introduction to outdoor rock climbing in the Lake Tahoe area. It is based in Donner Summit near the town of Truckee, Ca, home to some of the finest rock climbs in Northern California. This rock climbing course is perfect for those with no previous rock climbing experience and for those with a bit of experience who want to fine tune their skills in the world of rock climbing outside of the rock gym and away from the sport crags. It is also a great rock course for aspiring mountaineers and alpine climbers who want to round out their climbing skills.

A continuation of our 1-day Lake Tahoe intro to rock climbing course, this extended weekend course includes climbing instruction in all the fundamentals of rock climbing with an emphasis on traditional-style rock climbing. After learning all the basics on day one:

  • Knots

  • Gear selection

  • Belaying & lowering a climber

  • Face Climbing & basic rock climbing movement

  • Leave No Trace practices at climbing areas

We then move on to the next step on day two with instruction in:

  • Basic Anchor Building (including top rope anchors)

  • Rappelling

  • Crack climbing technique

All in a fun and supportive learning environment. Learn the basics of outdoor rock climbing from our professional rock climbing guides

Taught by American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) certified or trained rock climbing guides. Instruction will include all the rock climbing basics such as belaying, knots, rappelling, basic rock climbing anchors, and movement on face and crack climbs. Once you have gone through this course you can expect to have a well rounded set of rock climbing skills to take out to the crags on your own.

We have a large selection of great climbs in the Donner Summit area with everything from 5.4 to 5.10 climbs. A great way to spend the weekend in beautiful Lake Tahoe!

Come climb with the local experts at International Alpine Guides/Alpine Skills International
…Lake Tahoes oldest local rock climbing guide service.

“Thanks again Dave for the valuable instruction. ”
— Rob M
 
 
 
 

EXPERIENCE & PHYSICAL FITNESS REQUIREMENTS

  • No previous climbing required.

  • Previous hiking experience required.

  • Good physical condition required.

Min age is 14 years old.
For younger kids see our Family Private Guided Rock Climbing

Curious how to rate your physical ability? Check out our Physical Ability Page

2025 DATES

May 24-25
June 7-8
June 21-22
July 4-5
July 12-13
August 2-3
August 23-24
August 30-31
September 6-7
September 13-14

Custom dates available May though October

COST: 

$525

INCLUDES

  • All technical rock climbing equipment, including rock climbing shoe, is provided at no extra cost

  • AMGA certified or trained rock climbing guides

Add a day of multi-pitch rock climbing to the end of this course for an extra $225 (based on a min of 2 sign ups)

Lodging is on your own for this course. We are happy to recommend local lodging and camping options

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