Guided Climbs and Instruction -

First rock climbing adventure or seasoned climber wanting to sample some of the areas gems without having to deal the ambiguous nature of Northern California's climbing history, let my 21+ years of climbing experience and 7 years of route development in Northern California, make your time well spent.

• Sliding scale fees according to budget and skill level.
• Group rates available.

1/2 day climbing instruction - Any level of instruction desired, beginner climbing orientation to advanced lead climbing.

The CosmicWall 5.6 III - The ultimate Northern California classic. A 3 mile scenic yet strenuous hike, leads to the base of Mt Hubris. 5 pitches of moderate, sustained climbing take you to one of the most fantastic summits in the Castle Crags Wilderness featuring views of the vast wilderness area and nearby Mt Shasta.

* No climbing experience necessary however, being in good physical condition will maximize your enjoyment for this adventure.

Matt enjoying pitch 2 of the Cosmic Wall.

The West Ridge 5.8 III - Another Castle Crags Trade Route. The West Ridge is one of the more challenging routes on Castle Dome with technical climbing and airy exposure. A 2.5 mile scenic yet strenuous hike, leads to the base of Castle Domes West Ridge. 6 pitches of steep airy climbing on a variety of terrain featuring steep face and cracks of varying widths.

* This climb is for those who have had some climbing experience and are looking to advance there knowledge of alpine climbing skills such as multi-pitch efficiency, anchor building, route finding and refining climbing technique.

Kin high on pitch 5 of the The West Ridge.

The East Face of Castle Dome(The Dike Route) 5.10+ IV - The best route in Northern California. A 2 mile approach via scanty climbers trails lead to the base of Castle Domes East Face. 8 pitches of steep technical and sustained climbing follow a polished quartzite dike for the entire 1000' to the summit of Castle Dome. This route has 2 5.10+ pitches with exciting roof cruxes, a 5.10b pitch, 3 pitches of 5.9 and 2 5.8 pitches making for a very full day of climbing, physically and mentally. Topo on climbing page.

* This climb is for experienced climbers only, you must be a competent 5.10 climber able to 'Commit' to a full day of technical climbing with BIG EXPOSURE!

Angela pulling the 1st 5.10+ roof, pitch 3 of the The Dike Route.