Rock Climbing
   
SWS Mountain Guides
Rock Climbing Courses
Castle Crags / Smith Rocks / Joshua Tree / Mammoth Lakes

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Mammoth Lakes, California
Smith Rock State Park, Oregon
Joshua Tree National Park, California
Castle Crags State Park, California
Private & Group Rock Climbing Instruction

Plan your custom rock climbing course with groups of one to three or more. Our guides are available from October through December for your personal instruction. Learn and climb at your own pace or enjoy a weekend of rock climbing wit your friends.Give us a call: 1-888-797-6867

Includes: All technical rock climbing equipment provided by Black Diamond , harness, helmets, ropes, professional guides/instructors.

You bring: Day pack, personal clothing, snacks and lunches. (a full information package will be sent upon registration or request)

Additional Add ons: Campsites, Motels accommodations,dinners and breakfasts, camping equipment can be arranged at an additional cost give us a call for a custom quote on your rock climbing vacation!

Private Rock Climbing Equipment List (pdf)



Dates 2008:

Mammoth Lakes, California
June - October / year around in the Bishop, Ca. area

Smith Rocks, Oregon
May - October

Joshua Tree National Park
October thru May

Castle Crags, Mt. Shasta, CA.
April & May, Sept & October

Cost:
1 person $295.00 per day
2 people $150.00 per day
3 people $125.00 per day
4 or More people $100.00 per day

Basic Rock Camp
Smith Rock State Park, Joshua Tree National Park,
Mammoth Lakes, California

A relaxing fun filled 5 day Rock Camp vacation for the beginner climber or the rock climber in transition from the rock climbing gym environment. Designed for improving the basics of rock climbing safety and instruction in the hazards and challenges of rock climbing in the natural environment. We will take you from basic belays, knots, rope handling to anchor building, anchor placement and multi-pitch climbing.
Includes: Car Camping, All meals beginning with lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day with breakfast, dinners, sleeping tents, lots of climbing, personal instruction and coaching.
This climbing camp is bound to improve your climbing skills, your confidence, safety and technical ability. All in a friendly fun environment. Come join us at Joshua Tree National Park, Smith Rocks State Park or the Eastern Sierra Nevada in the Mammoth Lakes Area.

Dates 2008:
Smith Rocks:
March: 10-14
Mammoth Lakes/Eastern Sierra:
August: 11-15
Joshua Tree National Park:
October:
13-17

Experience Level: No Previous mountaineering experience needed. Hiking and Backpacking experience recommended

Group Size: Limited to 8 clients

Guide to client ratio: 1:4

Cost: $750.00

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Additional dates maybe available by arrangement with 4 or more

Basic Rock Camp Outline Joshua Tree(pdf)

Basic Rock Camp Outline Mammoth Lakes (pdf)

Basic Rock Camp Outline
Smith Rocks(pdf)

Rock Camp Equipment list pdf

Intermediate to Advanced Rock Camp
Smith Rock State Park, Joshua Tree National Park,
Mammoth Lakes, California

A relaxing fun filled 5 day Rock Camp vacation for intermediate to advanced rock climbers. A solid education in traditional (TRAD) leading techniques. This course introduces the climber to the complexities and problems involved in traditional leading on natural rock while climbing multi-pitch routes.
Emphasis is on safe and efficient placement of anchors, belay stances, and efficiency in the leading sequence. Development of sound judgment and decision making is another key element of the course, to safely lead rock on multi-pitch terrain. Includes various multi-pitch routes with emphasis on safety, judgment, and efficiency.

Includes: Car Camping, All meals beginning with lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day with breakfast, dinners, sleeping tents, lots of climbing, personal rock coaching. This climbing camp is Bound to improvement your climbing skills, your confidence, safety and technical ability. All in a friendly fun environment. Come join us at Joshua Tree National Park, Smith Rocks State Park or the Eastern Sierra Nevada in the Mammoth Lakes Area.
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Dates 2008:
Smith Rocks:
March: 17-21
Mammoth Lakes/Eastern Sierra:
August: 18-22
Joshua Tree National Park:
October:20-24

Experience Level: No Previous mountaineering experience needed. Hiking and Backpacking experience recommended

Group Size: Limited to 6 clients

Guide to client ratio: 1:3

Cost: $795.00

Additional dates maybe available by arrangement with 3 or more

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