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First Time - Learn to Climb!

There are a few different ways to try out rock climbing for the first time:

Beginner Package

Appropriate for ages 12 and up; younger ages would purchase a Day Pass.

Walk in any time during our regular business hours, no reservation necessary! This Package includes everything you will need to get started: A Day Pass (unlimited amount of climbing time), climbing shoes, a harness, and a Belay Orientation (about 10 minutes of instruction to teach you how to manage the rope for your partner). $28

One Hour Private Lesson

Appropriate for ages 8 and up.

Looking for a little more direction beyond the Beginner Package? A one hour private lessons with one of our Instructors may be perfect for you. 

$35 for one person, $30 per person for two, $25 per person for three or more; members receive 10% off. 

  • Technique based lessons: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced lessons
  • Skills based lessons: Anchor Construction, Route Reading, Rappelling, Lead Belaying, Lead Climbing & Bouldering
     

Two Hour Private Lesson

Appropriate for ages 12 and up.

Tailor your 2 hour lesson to exactly what you want to learn.
$60 for one person, $50 per person for two, $40 per person for 3 or more; members receive 10% off.

  • Technique based lessons: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced lessons
  • Skills based lessons: Anchor Construction, Route Reading, Rappelling, Lead Belaying, Lead Climbing & Bouldering
     

More Information and Booking

We are excited to begin online booking for Private Lessons.  To book a Private lesson with one of our instructors please click the button above.  

To schedule a different time or day, please call Petra Cliffs at 802-657-3872!

Private Beginner Package

Appropriate for ages 12 and up.

If two hours in a row seems like a lot to handle, but you still want the comfort of private dedicated instruction, then this package deal is right for you! It consists of 3 one hour sessions spread out over three consecutive weeks. You'll work with the same instructor and each session will build upon the previous one. All gear is included. $90

Call to book at 802.657.3872 (Online registration will be up and running soon)

$5 Participant rescheduling fee 

Climbing Clinics For Adults

Beginner and Intermediate ongoing Co-Ed and Women's Clinics.