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We specialize in custom trips to fit your needs and skills. Just give us a call for details.


Beginners class at Sunset rocks

Mark McCartney on Gorgeous Owens River Gorge

Climb with the safe, supportive and personal attention of skilled instructors who will teach you basic or advanced rock climbing techniques to fit your level of fitness and experience.

 A willingness to challenge oneself is the only requirement. Ongoing climbing workshops and safety seminars are provided at a low cost.  

Orientated for individuals, schools, youth groups, businesses or organizations, these workshops enable anyone to get started or increase their skills as needed.

Our outdoor climbing classes show you why rock climbing is one of the fastest growing sports in America. 

Trip/Adventure Cost Dates - 2003

Beginning Instruction - 1 day ( 10am to 4pm) A full day of climbing instruction on the rocks of Mount St. Helena or Sunset Rocks, the North Bay Areas premier climbing area, from 10am to 4pm. By the day's end you'll be aquatinted with everything from climbing terminology and safety procedures to knot tying and belaying. HMA supplies rock shoes, harnesses and all technical equipment needed for a safe and fun day out. An ideal course for beginners and those who would like of a refresher.

$50

April. 19
May. 11
Jun. 8, 22

July. 13, 26
Aug. 3, 9
Sep. 6, 21
Oct.  4, 18, 26
Nov. 1

Advanced Climbing; Anchors, Safety and Rescue
Learn how to place protection and set up anchors for top rope climbing, multi-pitch climbing and belay stations. In this course we will teach you safety and rescue techniques, as well as how to use and tie the different knots in ropes and webbing. All the equipment is provided for this course designed for gym climbers and beginners who want to move to the next level.

$75

March. 30
April. 19
May. 31
June. 29
July. 27
Aug. 24
Sept. 28
Oct. 25
Bouldering Bouldering is a great way to climb with just a pair of shoes and chock bag. Learn technique from the North Bay Areas best Boulders. Sunset Rocks is an ideal place to learn the ropes of climbing without the ropes. Our professionals work one on one so that you can safely climb on your own.

$50

April. 27
May. 11
June. 22
July. 14

Aug. 11
Sept. 14
Oct.

Smith Rock (2 days sport and advanced climbing clinic) -  Near Bend Oregon, Smith has fantastic, challenging features and its routes - mostly bolted - are some of North America's hardest and the most satisfying.

 $298

To be announced

Owens River Gorge (2 days, near Bishop) - Ideal for beginners who want to learn lead climbing. We camp at the local hot-springs.

 $190

Oct. 10-12

Individual and multi-pitch climbing by apointment

Call  888-462-4386

Customized climbing programs

Call  888-462-4386

  

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Our rock climbing classes require full payment to reserve space. Upon receipt of payment, a confirmation package will be sent to you.
 Contact us at Harrison@Hoodmountainadventures.com
or call
1 -888-HMA4FUN (462-4386) or 707-824-0543