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Last month, we joined CRAG-VT for the 3rd annual Vermont Climbing Festival. The festival featured camping, climbing, workshops, clinics, competitions, speakers, music, and more. It was so fun to hold an outdoor gathering again, and we are looking…

We welcomed David back onto the Petra Cliffs team in June, and we'd like you to get to know him better! Check out the spotlight on David, his history, hobbies, family, and more.

We are so excited to finally see climbing in the Summer Games. Check out our breakdown of the climbing disciplines and a schedule of climbing events.

If you are looking to gain technical and communication skills to start climbing outside this season, “Transition to Outdoor Climbing” may be for you. We will cover the basics and get you assimilated to what you may encounter and skills you will want…

Are you 13-18 years old? Have you been itching to get outside on real rock, but don't feel you have the technical skills to do so? Our Outdoor Clinic is tailored just for you!

Come test your skills against the Topout Boulder! Adult and Youth Categories, with scoring through the KAYA app. $10 for Members, $15 for Guests. Prizes from Skida, Petra Cliffs, OGE, and more!

Come join us on March 27th at 10am to dive into body prep drills and exercises to warm up for climbing. Sarah and Brittany will be covering ways that you can decrease your risk for injuries and optimize your body for climbing.

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to spend a day with a climbing guide? Has climbing been something you have been looking to try but never knew where to start? Hiring a guide often provides an experience that is quite different than going…

Do you love being outside in the summer? Enjoy kayaking, climbing, ropes course activities and more? Do you enjoy working with youth in experience-based education? Our SumMAT Camp is looking for YOU!

Interested in Ice Climbing but don't have the gear, or know anyone that does that you could borrow? Or maybe you'd like to learn from a professional that can help you with the learning curve? Consider signing up for our Women's Ice Climbing Course…

With all the good snow Vermont has received, consider brushing up on those skills to help get you more knowledgeable out in the backcountry. The AIARE Avalanche Rescue is a one-day stand alone course that is intended to be retaken on a regular basis…

Have you always done the same thing each February break? Want to try something different? Ice Climbing is a great way to get outside in the winter and a great way to connect with others!

These soft, fleecy hoodies and dresses are your cozy companion for lounging, ski tours, working from home- you name it. We have a handful left and they would be much happier on your body than on our shelves!

Zack first started climbing during his time at Colgate University and devoted much of his time to the Outdoor Education program. When he wasn’t struggling on physics problem sets, he was leading other students on trips throughout the country while…

Interested in the backcountry and looking to move into the bigger terrain? We just had 1 spot open up for this weekend's 3-day Avalanche Course. Gain the tools to understanding avalanche terrain and what potential rescue procedures are incase the…

Join Petra Cliffs' Staff Naturalist on an interpretive outing to Burlington's historic Sea Caves. On the hike you will learn how the cave was formed, how it fits into the greater story of the Burlington landscape as well as the various human uses of…

Interested in ice climbing?

This evening clinic is designed to introduce folks to ice climbing in a non-committing, mellow environment. Come down to the Petra Cliffs indoor facility for a night of getting acquainted to ice climbing tools, packing a…

Originally from Massachusetts, Joscie solidified her love for Vermont by attending the University of Vermont and becoming a mentor and leader for their Rock and Ice SMAC Outdoor Programming. She has worked closely with Petra Cliffs Guide's in this…

Are you a winter enthusiast who slides on snow or climbs frozen waterfalls? Do you recreate beyond the boundaries of the ski resort? Then consider attending an evening with AIARE Avalanche Provider and Petra Cliffs Co-Owner, Steve Charest, discussing…

Have an interest in the natural world? Looking to get outside and learn some new things about our local surroundings? Check-out our new offerings of Nature Based programming with local staff member, GeneO!

Originally from Sudbury, Massachusetts. Isaac came to Vermont in 2017 to begin college at Northern Vermont University, and has been in Vermont ever since.

Petra Cliffs will be closed on Thursday and Friday in lieu of Thanksgiving and Black Friday (#optoutside).

For the next 7 days, we're offering 35% off any of our 1-month memberships...

Through the month of November, we're offering 20% off all our 10-punch passes. ...

This week you can learn a it more about long-term Petra team member, Abby Blin! Born and raised in Colchester, Abby has been a friendly face around these parts for many years...

Looking for something active over November break for your young climber? Come join us for Vacation Camp! Climbing, Ropes Course, games, and more!

Petra Cliffs will be hosting a USAC Qualifying Event, running Nov. 9 - 22. Competitors will reserve a time slot with Petra Cliffs, and register through the KAYA app. Come test yourself against the best our setters have to offer, and get excited for…

Witches and werewolves and warlocks oh my! Join us for a haunted night of trick-or-treat climbing!

Bring your costume and your mask, and have a blast! ...

We're back!! Join Petra Cliffs and the Outdoor Gear Exchange for the ongoing series of LBGTQ+ Climbing Nights! While we welcome anyone anytime, we hope this planned event gives you...

We're excited to announce a low-key but engaging climbing competition this month!

This competition is a combined format, scoring on both rope and boulder climbs. The comp will take place from 10/17 to 10/19, and competitors can grab a scorecard…

For the entire month of October, we're offering a whopping 25% off our 3-month Pre-Paid style memberships!!!

With the weather getting chilly, and the hours of daylight fading each day, we'll be opening earlier on Tuesday and Thursdays starting in October!

Save some money on climbing with great discounts on a few of our membership options!

Vermont Native and Petra Cliffs Regular, Chris Furlani, is this weeks member spotlight! 

"Growing up, I was either outside climbing on something in the summer, or in a rink playing hockey in the winter. But, as soon I became a member of the Petra…

This week we get to learn a bit more about staff member Michael Pronzato ... including a very unique undergraduate degree he was on a trajectory for before he jumped tracks and now spends his time climbing as much as he can!

We're excited to announce that we are anxiously awaiting a whole bunch of new holds to be delivered from brands like...

This week meet our SumMAT Assistant Camp Director, Jess Barber. When not working Jess can be found climbing, running, hiking, camping, canoeing, snowboarding, back-country skiing or just hanging out with her Australian Shepard; Marcy!

This week meet singer/songwriter and Petra Cliffs Member Hayley Jane! Originally from California, with a stint in Boston, she now calls Burlington home and started getting serious with climbing about a year ago, when she decided to make some big…

From now until midnight on July 4th, take advantage of 30% off 1-month Rope & Boulder memberships!!

If you've climbed on boulder problems at the gym, you've likely climbed on one of his problems. Originally from Walpole, Massachusetts. Dave came up to Vermont in 2011, finished school in 2015, had a brief stint out in Denver, and moved back to…