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Working on a tight schedule? This customized and private half-day of guided climbing will have you accomplishing a lot in a short time! Whether it’s a fun single or multi pitch climbing or geared toward learning and improving skills, name your goals and your AMGA certified guide will take care of the rest! Take your friends and family with you, this half-day rock climbing is beginner-friendly. Read more about covered skills below.
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This program is a private and flexible program based on the objectives of you and your team. We’ll build the itinerary based on what you’re looking for and we’ll pick a start time based on your schedule and current weather, but you can expect it to last around 4 hours. Below is an example itinerary:
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- At 8 am, we’ll gather and review the plan for the day. We’ll discuss the weather, climbing skills you’ll cover, and route options based on your objectives. After a quick gear check, we’ll approach the climbing area.
- During the next 3.5 hours, we will pick and change venues based on the objectives for the day and which zones offer the best climbing and settings for your skills.
- At around noon, the course ends and we will circle back to the original goals for the day, also making sure to answer any of the remaining questions. We’ll close with a recap on what we learned and what’s next for you and your team.
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- knots
- traditional anchors
- multipitch efficiency
- rappelling and lowering
- belaying
- rock rescue
- ascending ropes
- rock movement
- family rock climbing
- descent choices — which line will we take to get down, what are the concerns and options if something slides…
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What you get on this adventure:
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- An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
- Rock climbing of your choosing
- Half-day rock climbing
- Full-day rock climbing
- Rock climbing anchor course
- Experienced AMGA trained guide
- Ropes and gear for training (including helmet and harness at no additional charge, but let us know upon booking if you need it)
- Group safety gear
- Wag bags for human waste disposal – in with compliance ‘Leave No Trace’ principles
What’s not included:
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- Transportation to the meeting point
- Accommodations
- Meals
- Climbing shoes — available to add upon checkout
- Guide gratuities — optional
- Travel and medical insurance — optional
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For joining the half-day or the full-day rock climbing in Lake Tahoe, no experience is necessary! This is a program for all levels, all climbers can join, regardless of their experience—from never-climbed-outside to 5.10 trad leaders. You let your guide know what you’re looking for and they’ll set up a great day of climbing and skills for you and your team! Make sure you have a basic level of fitness, able to spend an active day outside, climbing.
For the anchor building course, you have to be able to spend an active day outside, moving uphill at 1,000 ft per hour for a duration of roughly 1 hour between brakes. Participants should be able to hike 3-5 miles and climb 1,000-1,500 vertical feet throughout the course of the day. It’s recommended that you can create the following knots prior to the course:
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- overhand on a bight
- figure 8 on a bight
- figure 8 follow through
- clove hitch
- double fisherman
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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
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- Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
- Helmet, UIAA/CE approved for climbing — available to rent free of charge
- Harness with belay loop — available to rent free of charge
- Climbing shoes — available to rent at an added fee
- Approach shoes (optional, bring if you have them)
- Nut tool, for removing nuts/stoppers (optional)
- 5 non-locking carabiners
- 5 locking carabiners
- Belay device
- Assisted Braking Device
- 1 Prusik loop, fixed 4’ loop of 6mm nylon cord or purpose built loop like Sterling “Hollow Block”
- 1 Cordelette, 20’, 7mm nylon cord or 5.9mm
- Sterling PowerCord
- Double Length Sewn Runner
- Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
- Comfortable clothing
- Sunhat and sunglasses
- Toiletries
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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Group sizes and prices:
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- Group sizes are between 1-4 people with one guide.
- Costs per person will decrease as the group grows for private tours, so it’s the perfect opportunity to climb with friends and family.
Climbing days can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking.
Min. age requirements:
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- If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
- Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join climbing on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has climbers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
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You will climb in the Donner Summit area of Lake Tahoe. The nearest city is Reno, NV, and the nearest airport is Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO).
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