Outdoor Climbing Day
Upcoming Group Course
- June 28th @ Indian Rock Sanborn
- $199 per Person
- 6 Students per Guide
Private Program Details
- 1-15 People
- Half or Full Day
- Easy to Moderate
- No Experience Required
- 1/2 Day Starting at $250Full Day Starting at $400
Or call/text us at (916) 299-0711
Experience the beauty and challenge of outdoor rock climbing!
This program is designed for climbers of all ages and abilities and is customized for your party. Small groups or experienced climbers may want to log mileage on classic climbs or learn some skills. Larger groups or newer climbers may want to learn the basics of climbing and belaying, climb some fun routes, and finish the day with a rappel!
If you can dream it we can do it! Click “Book Now” to make it happen.
Vertical Pursuits offers outdoor climbing at all of our incredible venues but some popular options for groups are:
- Bay Area: Indian Rock near Castle Rock State Park, Cragmont Park in Berkeley
- Sacramento Area: Auburn Quarry
- Tahoe Area: Lover’s Leap, Donner Summit
Our Locations
Sample Itinerary
This is a rough outline for a full day of climbing with a group of beginner climbers. All trips are customized to your needs!
You’ll meet your guide at the trailhead/parking lot and everyone will be fitted with a harness, shoes, and helmet before making a short walk over to our venue for the day. You’ll learn some basic skills such as tying into the rope and belaying before spending the day climbing and belaying each other on a variety of routes. During the day we will set up a rappelling experience off the top of the cliff, you’ll be in control (backed up by our professional guides) as you descend to the ground! Eventually we’ll pack up our gear and head back to the cars for high-fives and goodbyes.
What's Included?
- Personal Equipment (Harness, Helmet, Shoes) *Must request after booking!
- All photos taken during the outing.
- Professional Guide/Instructor Certified by the American Mountain Guides Association
What to Bring
- Harness, Helmet, Climbing Shoes (Free rentals are available! Please contact us after booking.)
- Small Backpack
- Water (2 Liters)
- Food/Snacks
- Jacket
- Sunscreen
- Sun Hat
- Sun Glasses
- Bug Spray
Pricing
Half Day Pricing
(4 hours)
Starting at $250 for 1 climber
$75 per additional climber
Full Day PricingÂ
(8 hours)
Starting at $400 for 1 climber
$100 per additional climber
Do we need climbing experience?
No climbing experience is required! Complete beginners are welcome.
What ages can come climbing?
We can accommodate climbers as young as 5 years old! If you plan to bring children under 10 years old please let us know when booking so we can ensure we have small enough equipment for them.
What safety standards do you have?
Our guides are trained and certified by the internationally recognized American Mountain Guides Association and operate within their industry-recommended Scope of Practice. They hold wilderness medical certifications and emergency communication devices.
That’s a lot of jargon. The bottom line is that our guides have been working professionally for over a decade each, have done thousands of days on the rock with people like you without incident, and have all the applicable industry training.
Climbing is inherently dangerous.
How does cancellation or rescheduling work?
Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for details.
Upcoming Course!
Private Program Details
- 1-15 People
- Half or Full Day
- Easy to Moderate
- No Experience Required
- 1/2 Day Starting at $250Full Day Starting at $400
Upcoming Group Course
- June 28th @ Indian Rock Sanborn
- $199 per Person
- 6 Students per Guide
Or call/text us at (916) 299-0711
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Climbers!
EXCELLENT Based on 52 reviews Posted on Jessica Rose4 February 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Went on a rock climbing and yoga retreat in EPC with Erik and it was INCREDIBLE. Great instruction, great climbs, great vibes. I was one of the relatively newer-to-outdoor-climbing folks on the trip, and Erik was both patient and thorough in answering any and all of my questions. He helped build my confidence with lead climbing and lead belaying and I always felt super supported. Can't wait to play rocks with Erik again!Posted on Michael Westbrook2 December 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Took the SPI course and exam with Kevin. We learned all of the required AMGA stuff and also got a lot of practical insights into the business.Posted on J. C.8 September 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Vertical Pursuits is THE BEST rock climbing guiding service I’ve ever experienced. Erik has been our guide for years and he is reliable, prepared, knowledgeable, ready-for-anything, positive and downright fun. I always feel safe, supported, yet gently challenged with Erik. I always have the best time with Vertical Pursuits. If you’re looking to bridge into outdoor rock climbing or even up your climbing game, then Vertical Pursuits is the choice for you!! I Highly recommend!Posted on Vicky Wyatt3 September 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've been on a few climbing trips with Eric between 2023 and 2024 - such an amazing rock climbing guide and all round good human being. I went on a couple of organised group climbs (intro to sport climbing clinic and outdoor climbing day) and a couple of solo guided trips to Moab and Lovers' Leap - these are some of the best things I've ever done! So grateful to Eric and to Vertical pursuits making these climbs accessible for a relative beginner and so encouraging as well as being confident safety is a top priority. Highly, highly recommend and so sad I moved from the US so haven't got climb with Eric for a while.Posted on Andrea Willett3 September 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Taking clinics with Vertical Pursuits was an absolute blast. Erik knows how to get on your level and make the material palpable. He and the staff at Vertical Pursuits are incredibly knowledgeable and hard working people, highly recommend if you are looking to learn more about safely rock climbing or a guiding service.Posted on Zain Memon3 September 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Erik and Kev are unmatched!Posted on Meagen Doucette3 September 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I took my spi instructor course with Kevin and couldn’t have asked for more. He was so tuned into what each of us needed and was sure we left with what AMGA curriculum listed AND MORE. He made sure we had enough energy to actually retain the info we learned and left plenty of time to practice real time. As the only female in the group, Kevin made me feel very comfortable and welcome. I would recommend Kevin and vertical pursuits to anyone looking to get SPI certified or guided up something.Posted on Eric R3 September 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I took a big wall and aid climbing course with Erik and it was absolutely EXCELLENT! Never thought I could obtain the skills to big wall in the span of two days but the instruction was clear, efficient, and actually practiced during the course. I feel confident enough to get started and can definitely vouch for the instructors. They are extremely good at what they do and it is evident that it comes from a place of passion and love for climbing. Highly recommend anything with Vertical Pursuits!Posted on Justin Nguyen3 September 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kevin is an incredibly knowledgeable instructor, guide, and rock climber. He's so passionate about teaching and helping climbers be safe that he's even been recording webinars and youtube videos for free!! The content on videos is top tier and some of the best on the webPosted on Kyle Moorman3 September 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Went from learning trad with them to a year later confidently leading 5.11 on gear - highly recommend