Introductory Aid Climbing Course

Our two day Introduction to Aid Climbing course is ideal for climbers with previous rock climbing experience who want to learn the basics of aid climbing. On this course you will practice techniques such as aider use, nutcraft, and jumaring. These new skills will help you climb moderate big walls with efficiency.

Dates: Arranged on a custom basis.
Cost: $500 private, $350 semi-private
(all prices per person)

Advanced Aid Climbing Course

Our two-day Advanced Aid Climbing course is for individuals who have completed our Introduction to Aid Climbing course or those who have equivalent experience. In this course you will learn the "tricks of the trade" essential to get up modern nail-ups. You will practice piton craft, hooking, and techniques used on common aid climbing problems This course is a must if you want to climb today's modern aid climbs!!


Dates: Arranged on a custom basis.
Cost: $500 private, $350 semi-private
(all prices per person)

Big Wall Course

Our two-day Big Wall course covers techniques necessary to climb multi-day aid climbing routes. Even if you've climbed several walls you're guaranteed to learn a lot. You will practice setting up appropriate big wall anchors, hauling, dealing with stuck haul bags, cleaning traversing pitches, and other related skills. You can even have a portaledge bivouac if you desire! If you want to climb on the Big Stone, this course is for you!

Dates: Arranged on a custom basis.
Cost: $500 private, $350 semi-private
(all prices per person)

Endurance Climbing Course

Tired of bivouacs? Do you want to climb Half Dome, El Cap, or another wall in a day? If so our two-day endurance Climbing course is for you. Art has completed speed climbs in Yosemite Valley and can teach you how to move quickly up the rock. Cannon Cliff or Cathedral Ledge offer ideal locations for such courses. Come learn the "secrets" and start moving up the rock!

Dates: Arranged on a custom basis.
Cost: $500 private, $350 group of two,
(all prices per person)