Rock Climbing Adventures in Vermont

Climbing Technique and Movement on Rock: This course addresses physical movement, balance, equipment, and technique on both crack and face climbs of all angles. Minimal technical rope skills are involved in this course, allowing students to focus on improving their climbing technique. Rates are the same as for private guiding. The student to instructor ratio is kept low (3:1) to allow time to be focused on your individual skills.

Self-Rescue:This course breaks the complex, confusing system of self-rescue down into five categories: Escaping the belay, load transfers, lowering systems, raising systems, and miscellaneous skills such as knot passes. Even gym climbers can benefit from these skills. Many climbers do not value these self rescue skills, brushing them off in hopes they will improvise something they once saw in a book. We feel very strongly that these are invaluable skills that every climber, top roper and leaders alike should master and practice on a regular basis. Rates are the same as for private guiding. We suggest you take this course in one to three days, depending on your level of experience and knowledge. (We will evaluate your skills on the first day). We will ensure you have a low (2:1) student to instructor ratio.

Adventure Racing Rope Skills Clinic: Most adventure races have slightly different requirements, so this course is designed around your needs and requirements. The standard clinic is a full day, and consists of rappelling over varied terrain (overhangs, vertical faces, slabs), ascending a fixed rope on varied terrain, knot passes, and some self-rescue. We will practice the skills enough to have you moving confidently and efficiently. The rates are the same as for private guiding. We will ensure you have a low (3:1) student to instruction ratio.Click here for information on our certifications. Shorter versions of this course, as well as skills checks are also available upon request.

Private Guiding:
Vermont Adventure Tours offers private guided rock climbing trips in Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire. Meet at our facility in the morning, get setup with equipment, and head out for an unforgettable day with your guide. Choose from a course listed above, or customize a day with your guide. Please contact us at least 48 hours in advance to make a reservation. Private guiding is scheduled 7 days a week.

Private Guiding Rates
Number of People in Group	Rate Per Person
1	$200.00
2	$175.00
3	$150.00
4+	$137.50

Photo by: Jeff Stephenson

Top Rope Climbing at Deer's Leap

Group Climbing Programs:*

When top roping, the rope runs from the climber, up to an anchor at the top of the cliff, and back down to the belayer (safety person holding the rope). The belayer keeps the rope taught while you climb. This way, if you slip, you never fall more then a few inches. Top Roping is a great way to safety and confidently learn the skills to get you to the top.

Harness, Helmet, and Climbing shoes are included. We will keep the student to guide ratio no larger than 5:1. Groups are limited to 10 in size, call for larger groups. Please call at least a week in advance to book your group.

*"Groups" are limited to school, church, scouting, or other non-profit groups. All other groups, please see private guiding prices, listed above.

Costper group:
4-6 People	$650.00
7-10 People	$750.00

A tension-less anchor in use
on a top rope anchor.

Top Rope Anchor Clinic

This course is designed for gym climbers or climbers with a limited knowledge of anchoring. The course will cover top rope set up using natural and fixed protection, rappelling, belaying, knots, and site considerations. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be proficient in climbing single pitch top roped climbs on their own (with a partner). PleaseContact Usregarding more information on the course.

Number of People	Cost per Person
1-3	$325.00
4-6	$295.00

Open Enrollment Courses:

Click here for full 2006 Open Enrollment Course Schedule

Rock Climbing

This one-day course is designed as an introduction to top rope rock-climbing. Participants will learn basic climbing technique, how to tie into the climbing rope, and how to belay. Vermont has many climbing areas that are excellent places to learn the basics from an expert instructor. No prior experience in necessary. Participants must provide their own clothing (appropriate for the weather), food, and water for the day. We will provide all the technical equipment and transportation to and from the cliff.

Cost: $95.00 ($55.00 for members)

Course Dates:

Space is limited, please Contact Us to sign up. Participants must register in advance.

2 Day Recreational Top Rope Course

This course emphasizes the technical skills necessary to safely participant in, and set up top roped rock climbs. The course introduces new skills, as well as improves upon existing personal recreational climbing skills. All techniques, methods, and practices are taught in a clear, hands-on, and safe environment. Please call or email for a detailed course outline. Participants must provide their own clothing (appropriate for the weather), food, water, and lodging. We will provide all technical equipment and transportation to and from the cliff or on-site location.

Cost: $295.00 (20% discount available to members booking 2 or more spaces)

Course Dates:

Space is limited, please Contact Us to sign up. Participants must register in advance.

Spring Break Climbing Camp

This overnight camp is for students ages 13+ up who are interested in spending their entire spring break on the rock! Students will learn basic anchoring skills, belaying, rope management, climbing skills, and much more. Students will meet at the shop on Monday in the morning and travel to different climbing locations each day, returning to the Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center on Friday afternoon. Climbing destinations will include day trips to Vermont, and New Hampshire. Students do not need to provide their own equipment, however it is recommended to have your own climbing shoes. Transportation will be provided.

Cost: $450.00

Course Dates:

Space is limited, please Contact Us to sign up. Participants must register in advance.

Scout Climbing Merit Badge Training:
The Climbing Merit Badge program is a ten hour program. All the requirements for the merit badge are completed along with an introduction to top-roping and basic top rope setup. The first four hours are based out of the indoor rock-climbing center. This time covers equipment care and use, harness choice, basic knots, and top-rope setup. Scouts usually finish by climbing indoors, and some groups opt for the overnight (at an additional cost). The next six hours (may be scheduled at a later date), focuses on OUTDOOR rappelling and rock-climbing. We will meet at the climbing center and travel to an outdoor location for the remainder of the day to rappel and climb. Please call at least a week in advance to book programs, minimum group size of 5 scouts and maximum of 10 scouts. (Please Contact Us for larger groups).

Scout Merit Badge Rate:	Same as One Day Group Rates
Plus: $15 per person(per scout doing Merit Badge)

A Word About the Dangers of Adventure Activities

All Adventure related activities involve risk. We take every step possible to minimize those risks. Our instructors are highly trained professionals, certified in Wilderness First Aid and technical skills. Even so, accidents that result in injury or death are possible. Please be informed of these risks by reading our liability waiver. Even if you don't go with us, please seek qualified instruction.

Please Note: Vermont Adventure Tours reserves the right to cancel any course at anytime due to inadequate registration, weather or for other reasons at our discretion. In the event of a cancellation, you will receive a full refund. However, Vermont Adventure Tours cannot be held responsible for other expenses incurred by you as result of the cancellation. All information in this web page is subject to change.