Pre Trip Info

We realize that for many people, not familiar with rock climbing, getting ready for your upcoming guided climbing trip can be exciting and a little nerve racking all at the same time.  You may not know what to expect, what to bring, time frames, etc.  See below for a few key items about what to pack, what to wear and a standard schedule about what your guided rock climbing trip  may look like. Also know that we are able to customize your trip to what fits your needs. If that is an early or later meeting time, a faster or slower hiking pace, and easier or more difficult climbs.  Tell us what you are looking for on your climbing trip and we will do our best to create a memorable experience.

Guided Rock Climbing Trip Packing List:

• - 2 liters of water
• - rain jacket/ pocho
• - backpack for personal gear (you will be issued a helmet, harness and rock climbing shoes)
• - lunch
• - snacks
• - camera
• - sunscreen
• - a light weight long sleeve shirt (pending time of year)

What to wear on your Guided Rock Climbing Trip:

• - pants or shorts that allow flexible movement and you can wear a harness with (i.e. not jeans or short shorts)
• -  Cotton or quick drying T-shirt
• -  closed toed shoes for the hike in

Standard Schedule for a day of Guided Rock Climbing:

• - 8:30am to 9am- Meet at Brevard Rock Gym to get climbing gear, rundown on day, settle your balance and turn in your waivers.
• - 9am- Drive to trailhead of rock climbing site in Pisgah Forest
• - 9:30am- Hike into rock climbing site
• - 10am to 10:30am (pending which climbing site you go to)- arrive at base of rock, go over safety precautions of specific climbing site, guide sets up ropes
• - 10:30am- Gear up, learn to belay, get climbing!
• - 11:30am- snack and allow for rock climbing guide to set up a new route if appropriate
• - 11:45am- keep climbing!
• - 12:30pm to 1pm- Lunch Break (climbing guides have to eat too!)
• - 1pm- challenge yourself on harder climbs!
• - 3pm “ish”- hike back down to the car, turn in your climbing gear
• - 3:30pm- head back to Brevard to begin determining where you will eat your much deserved dinner!