Women's Rock Climbing Day at Castle Rock State Park

Climbing is a big part of the Outdoor Adventure Club program, and we are proud to offer a special climbing day just for women. Both new climbers and experienced women are welcome to join us on this climbing day.

 

A big part of any women's climbing day is having a woman as your climbing guide. Your guide for the day is a great guide, trained by either the Porfessional Climbing Instructors Association or the American Mountain Guides Association. She'll introduce you to outside rock climbing on the rock walls at Castle Rock State Park outside of Saratoga. First timer and beginner climbers will be taught the basics of the safety system, and more experienced climbers will have plenty of climbs to choose from throughout the day to improve your skills.

 

Don't worry if you are new to climbing. All skill and experience levels are welcome on this day, from first timers, to experienced outdoor climbers. We can set up climbs that will challenge experienced climbers right next to easier climbs for first time climbers.

 

This Outdoor Adventure Club activity is designed to introduce beginner climbers to the exciting sport of outdoor rock climbing — an adventure that delivers great fun, beautiful scenery, and real physical and mental stimulation. There’s nothing like the exhilaration of challenging yourself to face your fears and allowing your body to move gracefully up the rock. You'll love it!

 

Indoor and more experienced climbers, you'll enjoy getting out of the gym and on to real rock! This is a great way to get those gym shoes dirty. We know all the great climbs in Castle Rock, and we'll be setting up climbs that both challenge and reward your efforts. Castle Rock has great climbs ranging from 5.5 to 5.11, with both face and crack climbing opportunities.

 

The trip will be especially rewarding for people who have climbed indoors and are ready to take it outside. There are great crack and face climbs rated from 5.5 to 5.11. You'll have opportunities to learn how to trust your feet, do lay-backs, hand jams and other techniques.

 

This is a "Learn As You Play" adventure. Our professional guides will cover equipment, terminology, safety, basic climbing and belaying, and footwork. Then, everyone gets on the rock to climb, climb, climb!

 

Group size will be very small (6 maximum) so early sign up is advised. OAC climbing guides do more than just set top ropes. They coach you, encourage you when you need it, encourage you more when you want it, and help you develop better climbing technique.

 

After a day of hard, fun climbing, nothing’s better than relaxing with your climbing friends. After we climb we can head down to Saratoga for food and beer, or whatever we fancy.

 

Why climb with the Outdoor Adventure Club?
In a word, or four, we are professional guides. Whether you are with Duane, Richard, Heather or Keegan, you are spending the day with a guide trained by the American Mountain Guides Association, and certified as Wilderness First Responders. Unlike some "adventure" groups, we don't contract out our climbing. We are your guides. Our focus is not only on taking you out and letting you climb, but setting up the safest climbing situations, and teaching you in a very patient, supportive and friendly manner. Besides safety, OAC guides are knowledgeable of the climbing scene, and eager to help you develop your climbing skills.

 

Want information on all of our rock climbing trips? Check out our full Rock Climbing Program.

 

More trips dates to be added based on status of Castle Rock State Park closure.