Vermont's Only Full-Time Climbing School, Offering the Finest in Rock, Ice and Mountain Climbing Instruction in New England and the Adirondacks.
Petra Cliffs Mountaineering School
Ever wanted to try Rock Climbing? Want to learn new skills to make you a safer and more efficient climber? Our expert guides will provide a fun, yet challenging learning experience tailored specifically to your goals. We also hold monthly "Women Rock!" climbing seminars just for women taught by women. Our experienced guides are available to take you on any adventure you are dreaming of. Whether it is your first multi-pitch climb, a day of climbing on some of the coveted classic ‘Dacks routes, or your first day with a harness on, we can make it happen. Petra Cliffs offers a complete outdoor instruction curriculum, catering to groups of all sizes and to individuals of all ages and abilities. Our courses can be taken on any day by private arrangement or in a class format during our scheduled open enrollment courses. Private lessons are preferable for small groups of friends, or for those who wish to maximize their learning opportunities through an instructor’s individualized attention. Open enrollment courses are the least expensive option for students who wish to work on specific skills. Some of our courses require a very low student to instructor ratio and are only offered as private lessons.
Guided Climbs
Our guides are available to take you on the classic routes of New England and the Adirondacks. A guided climb allows for individualized learning while climbing the route of your dreams. Petra Cliffs’ guides have years of experience in the mountains of the Northeast and beyond. They are highly trained by such organizations as the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) and Outward Bound. They also hold certifications in wilderness medicine including CPR.
Registration:
Please register at least ten days in advance of any program. While we will do our best to accommodate last minute requests, space is limited. You may register by phone, mail, or in person at our climbing center. Payment in full is required to reserve your spot. We accept cash, checks, debit and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, and Discover)
Upon registration you will be given or sent a welcome packet that will include an equipment list, a liability form and a health questionnaire. The forms must be filled out and sent back to Petra Cliffs before the program.
Call us toll-free at 1-866-65-PETRA or Register Online.
Cancellation Policy:
If for any reason, you must cancel your registration, you will receive a full refund only if cancellation occurs up to ten days prior to the program start date. If you cancel less than tend days before the start of the program, we will refund 50% of your payment, or transfer your full payment to another program date. If we are forced to cancel due to dangerous weather, you will be given a full refund.
Forms & Equipment Lists
All participants must supply the items listed on our Summer Equipment List and complete the Outdoor Release Form and Health Form. Petra Cliffs must receive these forms by fax or mail prior to the course date.
All participants must supply the items listed on our Summer Equipment List and complete the Outdoor Release Form and Health Form. Petra Cliffs must receive these forms by fax or mail prior to the course date.
All courses begin at Petra Cliffs Climbing Center at 9:00 am and return by 4:00 pm. Prices include all technical equipment and professional instruction but do not include 5% sales tax.
