Climbing: guides, shops and venues

Guide services, gear shops and venues in every region, A to Z. Listed from their public websites; they don't pay to be here and are never mixed into the communities.

All regions · just Western Carolinas · all of the Southeast

Acadia Mountain Guidesguide service · Trad · Bar Harbor, ME
Climbing school and guide service running rock climbing lessons and trips in Acadia National Park.
Adaptive Climbers Festivalevent company · Sport · Red River Gorge, KY
Four-day adaptive climbing festival at Muir Valley with Catalyst Sports, welcoming people learning to climb.
Alpine Endeavorsguide service · Trad · New Paltz, NY · not in an area yet
AMGA-accredited guide service with rock and ice climbing courses and guided climbs in the Gunks.
Asana Climbing Gymvenue · Indoor climbing · Boise, ID
Boise bouldering gym offering intro classes and a climbing community.
ASCEND Climbingshop · Indoor climbing · Pittsburgh, PA
Climbing gym in Pittsburgh's South Side and Point Breeze offering intro classes and community nights.
Atlantic Climbing Schoolguide service · Trad · Bar Harbor, ME
Bar Harbor climbing school offering guided climbs and courses on Acadia's sea cliffs.
Austin Bouldering Projectvenue · Bouldering · Austin, TX · not in an area yet
Large Austin bouldering gym with intro classes and community climbing nights.
Bend Rock Gymvenue · Indoor climbing · Bend, OR
Bend climbing gym with intro classes, youth programs and community events.
Bentgate Mountaineeringshop · Sport · Golden CO
Golden climbing and ski shop that hosts demos, clinics and community events.
BlocHavenvenue · Bouldering · Greenville, SC
Bouldering gym in a former mill in Greenville with a cafe, fitness area and yoga.
Blue Ridge Mountain Guidesguide service · Trad · Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville guide service offering rock climbing instruction and guided climbs.
Bluegrass Climbing Schoolguide service · Sport · Slade, KY
Red River Gorge climbing guide service offering beginner days, courses and private guiding.
Boulders and Brewsshop · Bouldering · Fayetteville, AR · not in an area yet
Bouldering gym and cafe on Dickson Street with first-timer info and events.
Boulders Climbing Gymshop · Indoor climbing · Madison, WI
Madison climbing gym hosting events and community meetups such as Queer Climb Madison.
Camden Climbing Festival (Northern Vertical Climbing Guides)guide service · Trad · Camden, ME
Coastal rock climbing festival at Camden Hills State Park with clinics, stewardship and camping.
Cathedral Mountain Guidesguide service · Trad · North Conway, NH
North Conway guide service for rock climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering courses.
Central Rock Gymvenue · Indoor climbing · Boston, MA
New England climbing gym chain with bouldering, roped climbing and clinics.
Central Rock Gym Atlantavenue · Indoor climbing · Atlanta, GA
Atlanta climbing gym on Presidential Parkway with bouldering, classes and belay instruction.
Central Rock Gym Kennesawvenue · Indoor climbing · Marietta, GA
Kennesaw climbing gym with roped climbing, bouldering, guided events and youth camps.
Central Rock Gym Tampavenue · Indoor climbing · Tampa, FL
South Tampa climbing gym with bouldering, auto belays and intro classes for all levels.
Chauvin Guides Internationalguide service · Trad · North Conway, NH
Guide service offering rock, ice, mountaineering and ski instruction in New Hampshire and worldwide.
Chockstone Climbing Guidesguide service · Sport · Terrebonne, OR
Smith Rock guide service with climbing courses and community climbing events.
Climb Bentonvilleshop · Indoor climbing · Bentonville, AR · not in an area yet
Indoor climbing gym with bouldering, top-rope and lead walls plus intro classes.
Climb NuLushop · Indoor climbing · Louisville, KY
Louisville climbing gym with meetups, groups and field trips.
Climbing Collectivevenue · Bouldering · Longmont
Climbing gyms in Longmont, Loveland and Greeley with competitions and community events.
Coastal Climbing Gymshop · Indoor climbing · Charleston, SC
Climbing gym on King Street with classes and events.
Coopers Rock State Forestvenue · Bouldering · Morgantown, WV
State forest east of Morgantown with overlooks, hiking, mountain biking and well-known bouldering.
Crimper's Climbing Gymshop · Indoor climbing · Christiansburg, VA
Christiansburg climbing gym with bouldering, top rope and lead walls.
Crux Climbingvenue · Indoor climbing · Tuscaloosa, AL
Climbing gym in Northport, across the river from Tuscaloosa.
Eastside Sportsshop · Bouldering · Bishop, CA · not in an area yet
Bishop outdoor store that lists guided trips, courses and clinics and runs an Eastern Sierra youth outdoor program.
Edgeworks Climbingvenue · Bouldering · Seattle
Climbing gyms in Seattle (Ballard), Bellevue and Tacoma that host monthly affinity climb nights, including Queer Climb Nights with Queer Mountaineers, plus socials and competitions.
eNeRGy Rock Gymvenue · Bouldering · Charleston, WV
Charleston bouldering gym with overhanging walls and a cave; no ropes needed.
Estes Park Mountain Shopshop · Sport · Estes Park CO
Outdoor gear shop in Estes Park with a climbing gym, guided climbs and fly fishing trips.
FirstHand Climbingvenue · Bouldering · Winston-Salem, NC
Downtown Winston-Salem bouldering gym.
Flagstaff Climbingvenue · Indoor climbing · Flagstaff
Indoor climbing gym in downtown Flagstaff with bouldering and roped climbing, competitions and film nights.
Freestone Climbing Centervenue · Indoor climbing · Missoula, MT
Missoula climbing gym with intro classes, youth programs and community events.
Front Range Climbing Companyguide service · Trad · Colorado Springs
Climbing guide service in Colorado Springs since 2001, leading rock climbs at Garden of the Gods and around Colorado, plus ice climbing and clinics.
GadRockvenue · Indoor climbing · Gadsden, AL
Gadsden climbing gym.
Gunks Guidesguide service · Trad · New Paltz, NY · not in an area yet
New Paltz guide service for rock climbing, ice climbing and hiking in the Gunks and Catskills for beginners through advanced climbers.
High Peaks Mountain Guidesguide service · Trad · Lake Placid NY
Lake Placid guide service with rock, ice, hiking and backcountry ski trips and courses.
High Point Climbing and Fitnessvenue · Indoor climbing · Chattanooga
Climbing gym founded in Chattanooga with downtown, Riverside and Cleveland locations, offering classes, clinics and community nights.
High Point Climbing and Fitness Orlandoshop · Indoor climbing · Orlando, FL
Large climbing gym in the Packing District with ropes, bouldering and classes.
International Mountain Climbing Schoolguide service · Trad · North Conway, NH
Long-running North Conway climbing school teaching rock and ice climbing courses on Cathedral and Whitehorse Ledges and beyond.
International Mountain Equipmentshop · Trad · North Conway, NH
Climbing and mountaineering shop in North Conway, partner of IMCS and the Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest.
KMAC Guides (Kent Mountain Adventure Center)guide service · Trad · Estes Park CO
Estes Park guide service running rock climbing courses and guided climbs at Lumpy Ridge and in the park.
Mesa Rim Climbing Center Renovenue · Indoor climbing · Reno
Climbing gym in midtown Reno with roped climbing, bouldering, fitness, youth camps and community events.
Mesa Rim Climbing Centersshop · Indoor climbing · San Diego, CA
Climbing gyms in San Diego with intro classes, youth teams and outdoor climbing courses.
Metrorock Everettvenue · Indoor climbing · Everett, MA
Indoor climbing gym just north of Boston with intro classes, community events and youth programs.
MetroRock Vermontvenue · Indoor climbing · Essex, VT
Indoor climbing gym with bouldering, roped walls, classes and community nights.
Moab Cliffs & Canyonsguide service · Trad · Moab, UT
Moab guide service for rock climbing, canyoneering and guided hikes.
Moab Desert Adventuresguide service · Trad · Moab, UT
Moab climbing and canyoneering guide service for beginners through experienced climbers.
Mooney Mountain Guidesguide service · Sport · Franconia, NH
New Hampshire guide service with beginner rock climbing at Rumney and women's programs.
Mountain Skills Climbing Guidesguide service · Trad · New Paltz, NY · not in an area yet
Climbing guide service in the Shawangunks offering guided climbs and instruction, operating since 1984.
Mountain Skills Rock Guidesguide service · Trad · Taos, NM · not in an area yet
Guided rock climbing and instruction in northern New Mexico and at Red Rock, Nevada.
Mountain Tripguide service · Trad · Telluride CO
Guide service for Telluride and Ouray offering via ferrata, rock and ice climbing and backcountry skiing.
Movement Goldenvenue · Indoor climbing · Golden
Climbing gym with intro bouldering and rope classes and outdoor sport and crack climbing classes.
Movement RiNovenue · Indoor climbing · Denver
Large indoor climbing gym in Denver's RiNo district with bouldering, roped climbing, yoga and fitness classes, and community climbing nights.
New River Mountain Guidesguide service · Trad · Fayetteville, WV
Climbing guide service in Fayetteville since 1994: guided climbs and rappelling in the New River Gorge, learn-to-lead and anchor courses, and a teen rock camp.
North Cascades Mountain Guidesguide service · Trad · Mazama/Winthrop WA
Mazama guide service with climbing, skiing and avalanche courses for all levels.
Northeast Mountaineeringguide service · Sport · Glen, NH
New England guide service with rock climbing courses including Rumney sport climbing.
Northwest Mountain Schoolguide service · Trad · Leavenworth, WA · not in an area yet
Leavenworth guide service with group rock climbing programs, mountaineering courses and ski trips.
Ogden Climbing Festival (Weber State Outdoor Program)event company · Sport · Ogden, UT
Spring climbing festival with clinics, stewardship projects, competitions and talks, hosted by Weber State's outdoor program.
Onsight Rock Gymvenue · Indoor climbing · Knoxville
Indoor climbing gym in west Knoxville with top rope, lead and bouldering, classes, and monthly community climbing nights including Queer Climbing Night and a BIPOC meet-up.
Peak Experiencesshop · Indoor climbing · Richmond, VA
Richmond climbing gym with intro classes and climbing programs.
Petra Cliffs Climbing Center and Mountaineering Schoolvenue · Indoor climbing · Burlington, VT
Indoor climbing gym and mountaineering school with classes, camps and guided outdoor trips.
Portland Rock Gymvenue · Indoor climbing · Portland, OR
Climbing gym offering intro classes, clinics and community climbing events.
projectROCKvenue · Indoor climbing · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Oakland Park climbing gym near Fort Lauderdale with roped climbing and bouldering.
Red River Climbing Guidesguide service · Sport · Slade, KY
Guided rock climbing outings and instruction in the Red River Gorge.
Red Rock Climbing Centershop · Indoor climbing · Las Vegas, NV · not in an area yet
Las Vegas climbing gym with youth classes, events and climbing guides.
Rise Up Climbingshop · Indoor climbing · Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg climbing gym with roped climbing and classes.
River Rock Climbingshop · Indoor climbing · Roanoke, VA
Roanoke climbing gym by the greenway with classes and community events.
Rock and Riverguide service · Trad · Lake Placid NY
Keene guiding and lodging center with rock and ice climbing instruction.
Rock and Snowshop · Trad · New Paltz, NY · not in an area yet
Long-running New Paltz climbing and outdoor shop at the foot of the Gunks with an events page.
Rock Dimensionsguide service · Trad · Blowing Rock, NC
Boone climbing guide service offering half- and full-day guided climbs, climbing camps and caving trips nearby.
Rock Spot Climbing Providencevenue · Indoor climbing · Providence RI
Indoor climbing gym in Providence with intro classes and community events.
RockQuest Climbing Centershop · Indoor climbing · Cincinnati, OH · not in an area yet
Climbing gym with adult and youth programs, instruction and community events.
Rocktoberfest (Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition)event company · Sport · Campton, KY
Red River Gorge climbing festival with intro sport, intro trad and gym-to-crag clinics.
Rocky Top Climbingshop · Indoor climbing · Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville climbing gym with instruction and a calendar of events.
Rogue Rock Gymvenue · Indoor climbing · Medford, OR · not in an area yet
Medford indoor climbing gym with bouldering, roped climbing and classes, reopened under new owners in 2026.
Sawtooth Mountain Guidesguide service · Trad · Ketchum, ID
Guide service for climbing, hiking, backcountry skiing and avalanche courses in the Sawtooths near Sun Valley and Stanley.
Seattle Bouldering Projectvenue · Bouldering · Seattle
Bouldering gym with three Seattle locations (Fremont, Poplar, University District) running social climbs, competitions and community nights open with a day pass.
Sender One Climbingshop · Indoor climbing · Los Angeles, CA
Climbing and bouldering gyms in Los Angeles and Orange County with beginner classes and climbing teams.
She Moves Mountainsguide service · Trad · New River Gorge, WVWomen
Climbing and backpacking retreats and skills clinics for cis and trans women at all levels, including a New River Gorge climbing retreat.
Sierra Mountain Centerguide service · Trad · Bishop, CA · not in an area yet
Bishop-based guide service running rock climbing, mountaineering, backpacking and ski touring trips and courses.
Sierra Mountain Guidesguide service · Trad · June Lake, CA · not in an area yet
June Lake guide service offering climbing, mountaineering and backcountry ski trips in the Sierra.
Smith Rock Climbing Guidesguide service · Sport · Terrebonne, OR
Guide service at Smith Rock offering beginner climbing classes and guided days.
Spire Climbing + Fitnessvenue · Indoor climbing · Bozeman, MTYouth
Bozeman climbing gym with intro to climbing classes, youth programs and community events.
Sportrock Climbing Centersshop · Indoor climbing · Alexandria, VA
Alexandria climbing gym offering intro classes and climbing programs.
Sylvan Rocks Climbing School and Guide Serviceguide service · Trad · Custer, SD · not in an area yet
Black Hills climbing school guiding new and experienced climbers in Custer State Park, the Needles and Devils Tower.
Synnott Mountain Guidesguide service · Trad · Bartlett, NH
Guide service for climbing, mountaineering and backcountry skiing around Cathedral Ledge and Crawford Notch.
The Circuit Bouldering Gymvenue · Bouldering · Portland, OR
Portland-area bouldering gyms offering intro classes and community climbing nights.
The Climb Gymsvenue · Indoor climbing · Nashville, TN
Climbing gyms in West and East Nashville and Murfreesboro with classes and youth programs.
The Climb Nashvilleshop · Indoor climbing · Nashville, TN
Climbing gyms in West and East Nashville with classes and community nights.
The Front Climbing Clubvenue · Bouldering · Salt Lake City
Climbing gym with locations in Salt Lake City and Ogden hosting bouldering competitions, clinics and community nights.
The Mountain Guides (formerly Jackson Hole Mountain Guides)guide service · Trad · Jackson, WY
Guide service for climbing, skiing and mountaineering in the Tetons and beyond, with courses for beginners.
The Mountaineershop · Trad · Lake Placid NY
Keene Valley mountain shop that hosts climbing and ice festivals and events.
The Spotvenue · Bouldering · Boulder
Bouldering gym with five Front Range locations hosting community climbing nights, competitions and youth programs.
Touchstone Climbingshop · Indoor climbing · Berkeley, CA
Bay Area climbing gym group offering intro classes and community climbing nights.
Touchstone Climbing (Los Angeles gyms)shop · Indoor climbing · Los Angeles, CA
Climbing gym group with LA locations running intro classes, youth programs and community events.
Triangle Rock Clubvenue · Indoor climbing · Raleigh
Indoor climbing gym with roped climbing and bouldering in Raleigh and Durham.
True Adventure Sportsguide service · Sport · Fort Payne, AL
Lookout Mountain outfitter with guided climbing, kayaking and hiking trips and classes.
Velocity Climbingvenue · Indoor climbing · Miami, FL
North Miami climbing gym with 60-foot roped walls, bouldering and classes for new climbers.
Vertical Endeavorsshop · Indoor climbing · Minneapolis, MN
Climbing gym chain with Twin Cities gyms offering intro classes and climbing programs.
Vertical Worldvenue · Indoor climbing · Seattle
Rope and bouldering gym in Seattle with sister gyms in Lynnwood and Shoreline, offering climbing, fitness and youth programs.
VITAL Climbing Gymshop · Bouldering · Carlsbad, CA
Bouldering gym chain founded in North County with beginner classes and community events.
VITAL Climbing Gym Bellinghamvenue · Indoor climbing · Bellingham, WA
Bouldering gym in Bellingham with intro classes and community climbing nights.
Water Stone Outdoorsshop · Trad · Fayetteville, WV
Climbing and outdoor gear shop in downtown Fayetteville since 1994, with gear rentals, consignment, guidebooks and local climbing and hiking advice.
Wild Walls Climbing Gymvenue · Indoor climbing · Spokane, WA · not in an area yet
Spokane climbing gym with intro classes, youth programs and an events calendar.
Wilmington Rock Gymshop · Indoor climbing · Wilmington, NC
Indoor climbing gym with top-rope and bouldering, kids clinics and outdoor climbing programs.
Wyoming Mountain Guidesguide service · Sport · Cody, WY
Guide service with intro to rock climbing courses in Cody, plus ice climbing and via ferrata elsewhere in Wyoming.