Virginia, USA, Hidden Rocks, Guided Half-Day Rock Climbing
5.0
(4)
Perfect for beginners, enjoy a half-day of wonderful rock climbing at the Hidden Rocks in Virginia with AMGA certified instructor Lester.
Private
1 Day
Jun - Aug
High
Beginner
Highlights
- Enjoy a half-day rock climbing adventure in the Hidden Rocks of Virginia.
- Gaze at the beautiful scenery of the George Washington National Forest.
- Choose from other great locations if you are coming from the north or south.
Description
Perfect for beginners to rock climbing that still want an adventurous experience, this half-day trip at the Hidden Rocks in Virginia will not just meet, but exceed whatever expectations you may have.
A short drive from the city of Harrisonburg, we will make our way to the George Washington national forest. From there, we will take a brief, but wonderfully scenic hike to the sandstone Hidden Rocks cliffs. Once there, we will introduce you to the necessary climbing equipment. That equipment includes helmets, harnesses, knots and the crucial belay system. After a few warm-up climbs, you will then progress to more difficult, and ultimately more exciting climbs.
During the latter portion of the climbing trip, you will then have an opportunity to enjoy a thrilling rappel. Approximately 60 feet in the air, you will get to enjoy the unique feeling, while also enjoying fantastic views of the wilderness of Virginia.
Along with the Hidden Rocks, there are other great locations to choose from on this trip. And where we go will depend heavily on what is most convenient for you. For example, if you are in Luray or northern Virginia, we can go to the Waterfall mountain in the Massanutten range or the Little Stoney Man. And if you are coming from south Virginia, in places like Roanoke or Lexington, we can go to Goshen Pass that is high above the Maury river.
With so many options, no matter what you choose, you will have a great experience. So if you are looking for a great rock climbing adventure in Virginia, just send me a request. I look forward to guiding you.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
- In addition to the guiding fee, the price also includes harnesses, helmets, climbing ropes and climbing shoes.
- There is also a full day option for this trip. The prices (which are all in USD) are 250 for 1 person, 124 per person for 2 people, 83 per person for 3 people, 76 per person for 4 people, 72 per person for 5 people, 68 per person for 6 people, 66 per person for 7 people and 65 per person for 8 people.
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Participants should bring the following items with them: hiking shoes, lunch, 2 water bottles (plastic, not glass), backpack, bug repellent, camera, sunblock and medical form and participant agreement.
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About the guide
Lester
4.8
(14)
Single Pitch Instructor
I am an avid climber and backpacker who loves taking people outdoors. For more than 30 years, I have been leading wilderness adventures in my backyard here in Virginia and West Virginia.
In addition to being an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor, I am also a certified member of the Professional Climbing Instructors' Association and a Wilderness First Responder. I have done cave rescue training with the National Cave Rescue Commission and am a proud member of the National Speleological Society.
I have published two editions of CLIMBING ROCKingham County, a guidebook of local crags around Harrisburg, VA. I also share my thoughts with fellow outdoor lovers and leaders via my quarterly newsletter "GUYdelines".
I very much enjoy working with young people and supporting the next generation of outdoor leaders.
Come and join me for a climb here in the Appalachians anytime. I look forward to showing you all of the best local spots!
Languages
English
What people are saying about Explore-Share
Man
Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!
Maxine
Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.
Valeriya
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Joshua
We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.
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