If you can climb a ladder, you’re good to go. Being in good shape is always a plus but far from necessary. Rock climbing is all about using good movement technique rather than muscling up a cliff using brute strength. To ensure you have a fun day, your guide will choose routes that best suit your skill and fitness level.
The trip was excellent. Weather conditions posed a bit of a challenge but my climbing partner and I accomplished the goals we set out for: to advance our level of sport climbing. Our guide Nickel had a meticulous and methodical teaching style which we both appreciated. We felt safe at all times and Nickel instilled the confidence in us to challenge ourselves during the climbs. He is a wealth of climbing and outdoor knowledge. I would recommend him to anyone climbing in the New River/Red River Gorge areas.