ROCK CLIMBING IS FUN!!!
If you have never climbed before, we offer one day trips to give you a taste of what rock climbing is all about! The aim is simply to have fun on the rocks. This program is designed for individuals, families with kids, or a group of friends. All you need to bring is lunch and enthusiasm; we will provide everything else. We offer daily programs by request year-round. If you have your own gear, please bring that so you can gain comfort in using it. This program is the first in our progression of rock climbing courses. The information learned serves as a foundation for other courses we offer, as well as for your own personal climbing in the outdoors.
Locations
Our scheduled one-day programs take place in the Mammoth area in the summer and fall and the Bishop area during the colder months. The most likely places are Horseshoe Slabs in the Lakes basin above Mammoth and the Benton Crags or Buttermilk area near Bishop. Location can vary depending on weather.
Instructors
Our guides are American Mountain Guides Association trained so you can expect the highest level of climbing and safety knowledge combined with solid instructional skills and professionalism.
Notes
The best guidebook is “Mammoth Area Rock Climbs” by Marty Lewis.
You can also get our detailed unpublished SMC Guide to Horseshoe Slabs here.
We highly recommend that you spend at least one night at moderate altitude (higher than 8,000′) just prior to the trip. Spending a night in Mammoth would do the trick. Please refer to our Planning for Success info sheet for more info.