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Been itching to find out what outdoor climbing is all about? This San Francisco area introduction to rock climbing class is your gateway to vertical adventure. You get four hours of professional instruction and all the equipment you need to make your first outdoor climb a success.
You deserve the best, safest instruction available, and this course delivers. Get help from fully insured and permitted instructors who teach you in a professional, supportive, and secure environment. Plus, you'll be helping to preserve the outdoors, as a portion of the profit goes to support the park where the class is held.
Clinics are held year-round, three to five times per month. For your convenience, two locations are available: one outside of Los Gatos and one near Berkeley. With 2-10 participants per class, this experience gives you the most personalized small-group climbing instruction available.
Ready to take your first step into the world of outdoor rock climbing? Your experience begins in the parking area, where you’ll meet your guide and gear up before setting off on a short, scenic 10–20 minute hike to the climbing site.
Once there, your guide will walk you through the fundamentals: knot tying, belaying, climbing communication, and movement techniques, all tailored for beginners. With high-quality equipment provided and expert instruction throughout, you’ll build confidence as you climb real rock in a stunning outdoor setting.
This four-hour class is designed to be fun, low-pressure, and educational, the perfect first step for anyone curious about climbing. With small group sizes and guides who love what they do, you’ll get plenty of personal attention and encouragement.
Choose from two convenient locations: Castle Rock State Park near Los Gatos or climbing areas near Berkeley, both offering year-round access and beautiful terrain.
Arrival & Hike Details
Meet your guide in the designated parking lot. You’ll be away from your vehicle for the entire class — please wear proper footwear and bring a small daypack for essentials.
What to Bring
Locations
Group Size
Small group format: 2–10 participants per session.
Age & Fitness Requirements
Open to all ages. Minors must be accompanied by a participating adult. Participants should be comfortable hiking on uneven terrain.
Our Guides
Each guide has over a decade of outdoor instruction experience and is certified in CPR, First Aid, and Wilderness Medicine. You're in expert hands.
Legal Note
In compliance with labor laws, instructors will take a required 10-minute break during the session. This is a great time to hydrate and have a snack. Please do not ask guides to skip this break.
Transportation
Transportation is not provided. Participants must make their own way to the meeting point.
Lodging
Castle Rock State Park is a short drive from Silicon Valley, with lodging options nearby. Contact us if you need help finding a place to stay.
This experience does not have a physical location and can be attended online.
This experience will be held at a location of your choice within the service area.
