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For more than 15 years the Philadelphia Rock Guides have been introducing people to the amazing sport of outdoor rock climbing at the most beautiful climbing areas in the region and elsewhere. Whether you are a seasoned climber or you have never been on stone, the our expert guides have an experience for you!

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Looking for a way to meet new climbing friends and try something new? This event is for you! Under the care of our expert guides, come out and spend half a day of climbing at beautiful Ralph Stover State Park. This is the easiest way around to start climbing outside. You bring yourself, we'll bring the gear! Reservations are required, and this is a popular outing--so sign up today!

When?  9 to 12pm Saturdays     

Cost?  $50 per climber

Available Dates:

Ralph Stover State Park      June 12 | June 26 | July 10 | July 24 | Aug 14 | Sep 11    

Chickies Rock                    May 15 | June 19 | July 17 | Aug 21 | Sep 18

Dates in red have 1-4pm sessions available as well. Call for details.

(class size: 4-8 climbers)

Do you want to learn to set up your own climbs? This intermediate course introduces you to the basic skills needed for safe and fun climbing on your own. We will work on developing skills necessary to safely set up top-rope climbs, including knots for webbing, using fixed anchors and trees, climbing area safety and more.  We will also work on intermediate climbing technique and climbing site management.  This course is instructionally intensive and a must for climbers wishing to confidently experience outdoor climbing on their own.

Pre-Requisites: Rock Climbing Basics or Equivalent experience.

When?  9:30am to 3:30pm

Cost?  $125 per climber

(class size: 4-8 climbers)

The next step in gaining climbing independence, this clinic teaches climbers the essentials of placing their own anchors using removable protection common in traditional lead climbing. Many climbing areas do not maintain safe fixed anchors; so, often it is necessary to bring your own! We will cover safe nut and cam placements, anchor equalization, judging rock quality and more. This course is an excellent introduction for beginning lead climbers.

Pre-Requisites: Rock Climbing Basics or Equivalent experience.

When?  9:30am to 3:30pm

Cost?  $125 per climber

Advanced Self Rescue

           (class size: 2-4 climbers)

A climber can never predict the kinds of emergencies she will encounter on the cliff. This course is designed to develop the advanced skills necessary to rescue yourself or your partner in outdoor and multi-pitch environments. Skills covered include improvised Aid Climbing, tandem rappels, pulley systems, improvised ascending, and more. Taught by our Head Guide.

Pre-Requisites: Self Rescue or Equivalent experience.

Private Guiding

Full Day Cost?  Weekends: Single - $185 / 2 people - $145 ea.
                           3 people - $120 ea. / 4 or more - $95 ea.
                              Weekdays: Single - $165 / 2 people - $125 ea.
                           3 people - $100 ea. / 4 or more - $80 ea.
Half Day Cost? Any Day:  Single - $115 / 2 people - $90 ea.
                           3 or more - $75 ea.

Scheduled at your convenience: Call us or e-mail guide@philarockgym.com.

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