Instructional Programs & Special Events
We offer all of our programs daily upon reservation. Below are group courses we run to allow you a chance to meet and climb with others, and lower the expense by sharing a guide. All programs are one day, rates are per person for the day, and all will maintain a 4:1 climber-to-guide ratio unless specified differently in the description. All of these special programs listed in this column have a two person minimum (unless specified differently) for the rates quoted below.
Outdoor Skills
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Wilderness First Aid
$225pp
WFR Recert is an additional $15
10 participant minimum |
May 11-12, 2013
August 17-18, 2013
November 23-24, 2013
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Wilderness First Responder -
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Navigation
Land Navigation for the Outdoor Enthusiast
Group program rate - $145 per person
Includes all necessary equipment & day passes |
March 24, 2013 - Saturday
April 19, 2013 - Friday
May
11, 2013 - Saturday
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Saturday, January 26, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Monday, July 22, 2013
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Friday, October 18, 2013
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
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Rock Climbing in the Gunks, New York |

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Junior Climbing Camp
For climbers 6-9 years old*
Consists of
3 days:
Two half-days & one full day
$340 per person
Limited to 8 participants
*a parent must be present
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July 22-24, 2013
August 19-21, 2013
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Climbing Camp
10 - 17 years old
$595 per participant
Five full days (9am - 4pm)
Limited to 12 participants
4:1 Climber:guide ratio
All technical equipment, day passes, and limited camp t-shirt included! |
Introductory Camp
July 8-12, 2013
August 5-9, 2013
Intermediate Camp
July 15-19, 2013
Aug 12-16, 2013
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Multi-Pitch Seminar
Ages 12 - adult
$395 per participant
Two full days (9am - 4pm)
Limited to a maximum of 8 participants
2:1 participant:guide ratio
All technical equipment and day passes provided.
Designed for participants who have participated in our Intermediate Climbing Camp, or have ten or more days of climbing experience under their belt |
July 25-26, 2013
Aug 22-23, 2013
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Basic Rock Climbing
Group program rate - $170 per person
Includes all necessary equipment & day passes
*Mohonk Preserve discount does not apply. |
March 24, 2013 - Sunday
April 10, 2013 - Wednesday
April 20, 2013 - Saturday
May 4, 2013 - Saturday
May 23, 2013 - Thursday
June 3, 2013 - Monday
June 15, 2013 - Saturday
July 4, 2013 - Thursday
July 20, 2013 - Saturday
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Intermediate Rock Climbing
Group program rate - $170 pp
Includes all necessary equipment & day passes
*Mohonk Preserve discount does not apply. |
April 11, 2013 - Thursday
April 21, 2013 - Sunday
May 5, 2013 - Sunday
May 24, 2013 - Friday
June 4, 2013 - Tuesday
June 16, 2013- Sunday
July 5, 2013 - Friday
July 21, 2013 - Sunday
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How to Top Rope
Group program rate - $340 per person for both days
Includes all necessary equipment & day passes
*Mohonk Preserve discount does not apply.
Add $259.99 +tax and take home everything you need to top-rope! |
April 8-9, 2013- Mon/Tues
April 27-28, 2013 - Sat/Sun
May 9-10, 2013 - Thurs/Fri
May 18-19, 2013 - Sat/Sun
June 8-9, 2013 - Sat/Sun
June 24-25, 2013 - Mon-Tues
July 6-7, 2013 - Sat/Sun
July 25-26, 2013 - Thur/Fri
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Learn to Lead
Group program rate - $170 per person/per day
Includes all necessary equipment & day passes
*Mohonk Preserve discount does not apply. |
April 3, 2013 - Wednesday
April 7, 2013 - Sunday
May 3, 2013 - Friday
May 11, 2013 - Saturday
June 2, 2013 - Sunday
June 17, 2013 - Monday
July 7, 2013 - Saturday
July 19, 2013 - Friday |
Self Rescue
Group program rate - $170 per person
Includes all necessary equipment & day passes
*Mohonk Preserve discount does not apply. |
April 23, 2013 - Tuesday
May 9, 2013 - Thursday
May 19, 2013 - Sunday
June 1, 2013 - Saturday
June 18, 2013 - Tuesday
July 1, 2013 - Monday
July 11, 2013 - Thursday
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Aid Climbing
Group program rate - $170 per person
Includes all necessary equipment & day passes
*Mohonk Preserve discount does not apply. |
April 27, 2013 - Saturday
May 12, 2013 - Sunday
June 15, 2013 - Saturday
July 14, 2013 - Sunday
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Climb Smart Clinics - Free!
- Rope Tricks Everyone Should Know
- Gear Placement & Anchor Building
- Rappelling Safety & Ascending
- Ask A Guide
- Self-Rescue
6 people maximum
Individual registration required
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Check back during the 2013 New Paltz Climbing Film Festival |
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Guide Training in the Gunks, New York & Ragged Mountain, CT |

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AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course
$510 for 4 - 6 participants in the Gunks
$565 for 2 - 3 participants in the Gunks
For CT, please deduct $25 per person
Rates include AMGA membership fee, processing fee, course manual, and day passes
- Dates are chosen to avoid weekends at busy times to allow the best possible routes for the program. Weekdays are less crowded which gives you more time on the best location choices. |
March 21-23, 2013 - Gunks
April 19-21, 2013 - Gunks
May 8-10, 2013 - Gunks
June 5-7, 2013 - Gunks
June 28-30, 2013 - CT
July 10-12, 2013 - Gunks
August 7-9, 2013 - Gunks
September 4-6, 2013 - Gunks
October 9-11, 2013 - Gunks
November 15-17, 2013 - Gunks
December 6-8, 2013 - Gunks
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AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Refresher
Daily rates apply - see our Climbing Rates
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March 21, 2013 - Gunks
April 25, 2013 - Gunks
May 14, 2013 - Gunks
June 25, 2013 - Gunks
July 9, 2013 - Gunks
August 20, 2013 - Gunks
September 5, 2013 - Gunks
Oct 22, 2013 - Gunks
November 21, 2013
December 12, 2013 - Gunks
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AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Exam
$355 for 5 - 6 participants
$395 for 2 - 4 participants
Rates include AMGA processing fee and day passes - proof of current AMGA membership required
- Dates are chosen to avoid weekends at busy times to allow the best possible routes for the program. Weekdays are less crowded which gives you more time on the best location choices. |
April 13-14, 2013 - Gunks
April 27-28, 2013 - Gunks
May 16-17, 2013 - Gunks
June 27-28, 2013 - Gunks
July 11-12, 2013 - Gunks
August 22-23, 2013 - Gunks
Sept 7-8, 2013 - Gunks
Oct 24-25, 2013 - Gunks
November 23-24, 2013 - Gunks
December 14-15, 2013 - Gunks
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AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor Course
$350 pp - includes AMGA membership fee, processing fee, course manual, course & exam and gym passes |
April 2013
New Jersey Rock Gym, NJ
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Guided Climbing Trips
We offer guided trips at any date that fits your schedule upon reservation. Below are group trips we run to allow you a chance to meet and climb with others, and lower the expense by sharing a guide. Guided trips climber-to-guide ratio can vary from 1:1 to 4:1, we keep the ratio at 2:1 or lower for more technical objectives.
Rock Climbing Trips |

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Cochise Stronghold, AZ
We had two great trips to Cochise last year! Join us this spring to the great climbing area.
Rates include guides, camping and permit fees:
$1895 - Private
$1275 -pp - party of two
Not covered: airfare, rental car and meals.
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March 18-22, 2013
December 2-6, 2013
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Red Rocks, NV
Rates include guides, camping and permit fees:
$1895 - Private
$1275 -pp - party of two
Not covered: airfare, rental car and meals. |
November 6-10, 2013
Decmber 9-13, 2013 |
Eldorado Canyon, CO
Rates include guide and permit fees:
$1575 - Private
$1050 -pp - party of two
Not covered: airfare, rental car and meals.
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June 2-5, 2013
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Adirondacks, NY |
T.B.D. |
Seneca Rock, WV |
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North Conway, NH |
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Alpine Climbing & Mountaineering Trips |

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North Cascades, WA
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August 4 - 10, 2013 |
Mount Rainier, WA
Rates: $1,950.00 per person w/ lodging & ground transportation
Rates include:
• all guiding fees
• dinners on the mountain
• technical & group equipment (such as ropes, tents and cooking gear)
• ground transportation (to and from Sea Tac)
• *lodging the first and last night of the trip (based on double occupancy)
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July 28 - August 2, 2013 |
Ecuador |
December 10, 2012 -
December 21, 2012 |
Ruth Gorge, Alaska
$5,895 private
$3,650 pp - party of two
Rates include guides, tents, breakfast and dinners on glacier/climb, air taxi from Talkeetna and back, park fees.
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April 14 - 20, 2013 |
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