Maine Rock Gym

Guided Climbing Instruction

The MRG Climbing School staff is committed to helping you achieve your climbing goals in a friendly and safe manner. Our goal is to work with each individual climber to help them extend their skills and experience. We offer various programs to help meet the needs of each individual and group. Our specialty is teaching the fundamentals to those who are new to climbing, and help them to learn more advanced aspects of the sport. Our staff is certified by the American Mountain Guides Association, so you can be sure that you are getting the highest level of instruction when under our supervision. Most of our climbing takes place at many wonderful sites throughout New Hampshire and Maine. Areas frequented are Cathedral Ledge, Whitehorse Ledge, Square Ledge, Jockey’s Cap and many others. We work in cooperation with the permit systems required in both states. At the end of the day, you will have experienced a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable day on the rocks.

 


Outdoor Rock Climbing Programs

1/2 Day Introduction to Climbing

This course is designed for those new to the sport of rock climbing. It is perfect for individuals, or small groups who have no prior experience. We provide all necessary equipment and a professional instructor to help you experience an enjoyable day outdoors rock climbing. This course is perfect for those who have been through the Introductory Rock Climbing course in the gym.

One Day Guided Top Rope Climbing

If you are new to the sport or have had some experience rock climbing, this is the course for you! Given one’s level of prior experience, we will tailor your day of climbing to suit your skill level. Having a full day outside provides us with the opportunity to experience different types of climbing, while focusing more on each individual’s technique and growth.

Two day Climbing Adventure

Enjoy a fun filled two days of challenging top rope climbing at two separate areas. Your participation will bring you to a higher level of understanding and adventure than our 1/2 day or 1 day course. Our 2-day program allows for more personal instruction to help you advance your skills on the rock. In addition to improving your climbing, you will observe your guide rigging anchors, climb on different types of rock, be taught the fundamentals of repelling, and get to experience several repels.

Summer Climbing Camp For 11 - 14 year olds
(Session One – June 25-29, 2007)
(Session Two – July 9-13, 2007)

Come and enjoy an adventurous week of rock climbing OUTDOORS!. Climbers will spend the first day in the gym getting acquainted with each other and learning many new skills. With two instructors we will venture outside for the next three days (weather permitting.) Our day trips will take us to the many cliffs of New Hampshire and Maine. We have several enjoyable alternatives to our day if the weather brings us indoors. This program has one overnight at MRG.

Group Climbs

Our programs are perfect for schools, camps, youth groups, or businesses. We will choose a site that is appropriate for the size and experience level of your group. Climbs will range from beginner to intermediate. We can also provide a lunch and beverage for your group if you wish at an additional charge.

Family Climbs

This course is designed for families with young children ages 6 - 12. We will choose a site that is appropriate for your first time out. The pace of our day will be set up around the needs or your children. We will choose a climbing area that is low angled and manageable for even the youngest of climbers. Like always, our priority will be on safety, comfort, and enjoyment.

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127 Marginal Way Portland ME 04101 Phone & Fax 207 780 6370 E-Mail info@merockgym.com