Mountaineering School
Petra Cliffs Mountaineering School Programs
Visit our General Booking Calendar here
Visit our General Booking Catalog here
Private Guiding Page & Contact Form
COVID-19 & Infectious Disease Response
See our COVID Policy HERE. In the wake of COVID-19, Petra Cliffs, along with its guides and instructors, are taking additional precautions to keep you safe. At this time, we are available to guide groups and individuals who agree to adhere to best practices and are showing no signs or symptoms. Please contact us with further questions.
Vermont's Year-Round Climbing School
Offering the finest in Rock, Ice, Ski and Mountain Climbing Instruction in New England, the Adirondacks, and around the globe
Go farther with mountain adventure. Learn new skills to make you a safer and more efficient climber or skier, or take part in coursework to further your education as an Instructor or Guide.
Our expert guides will provide a fun yet challenging learning experience tailored specifically to your goals. Whether it is your first day with a harness on, a day climbing some classic ‘Dacks routes or learning to lead steep ice, Petra Cliffs offers a complete outdoor instruction curriculum, catering to groups of all sizes and to individuals of all ages and abilities.
Courses can be taken on any day by private arrangement or in a class format during our scheduled open enrollment courses. Private Instruction is 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 instruction.
Petra Cliffs guides hold experience and certifications through organizations such as the AMGA, AIARE, NOLS, ACA, and have a minimum of Wilderness First Responder & CPR certifications.
Registration
Please register at least ten days in advance of any program. While we will do our best to accommodate last minute requests, space and guides are limited. You may register online, by phone 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 e-mailed a Booking Confirmation that will include an equipment list, an Outdoor Waiver and a Health History Form. The forms must be filled out and sent back to Petra Cliffs before the program.
Outdoor Liability Waiver
Please complete the Outdoor Waiver and Health History Form linked in your e-mailed Booking Confirmation. Please check spam or junk folders or Contact Us if you cannot locate it.
Cancellation Policy
If for any reason, you must cancel your registration, you will receive a full refund only if cancellation occurs up to seven days prior to the program start date. If you cancel less than seven 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. No shows with no communication forfeit payment in full.