Rock Climbing 101 with Northeast Mountain Guiding in Suffern, NY

Suffern•easy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

4–6 hours

Fitness Level

Basic physical fitness is sufficient—participants should be comfortable walking short distances and able to handle moderate exertion.

Overview

Discover the essentials of outdoor rock climbing in Suffern, NY with Northeast Mountain Guiding. This beginner-friendly day course combines hands-on lessons with climbs on natural sandstone cliffs for ages 8 and up.

Middletown Township, New Jersey

Rock Climbing 101: Suffern, NY

$95 per person | Our most popular activity! | Ages 8+

Select participants and date

Date

Fri, Oct 24

Travelers

Adventure Photos

About This Adventure

Experience the thrill of outdoor rock climbing with expert guides in this popular course! Perfect for ages 8 and up, you'll start with essential gear and techniques before scaling cliffs of varying heights. Embrace the adventure as you learn to climb and belay, creating unforgettable memories in nature.

Learn the basics of outdoor rock climbing with professional guides! This is our most popular course and participants always come back for more! You must be 8 years of age or older to participate in this course.

The day starts on the ground discussing basic climbing gear, movement on the rock/climbing techniques, balance and body positioning and knots. The 2nd part of the day you'll be climbing on cliffs of various heights and rock types putting together what you learned and then we move on to belaying and more climbing!

Rates $95.00 per person

Adventure Tips

Wear Comfortable, Flexible Clothing

Choose clothing that allows full range of motion and won’t restrict your climbing movements.

Arrive Early for Check-In and Gear Fitting

Getting settled and fitted with harnesses and helmets before the session starts improves your day’s flow.

Hydration Is Key

Bring water and stay hydrated throughout the climb—outdoor physical activity can dehydrate you quickly.

Listen Closely to Your Guide’s Instructions

Safety and technique go hand-in-hand; attentive listening helps prevent accidents and builds better skills.

Local Insights

Wildlife

white-tailed deer
red-tailed hawk

History

Suffern’s cliffs have long been a landmark for Native American groups and later early settlers, with rock formations shaped during the last glacial retreat.

Conservation

Northeast Mountain Guiding emphasizes Leave No Trace principles, encouraging climbers to minimize impact and preserve local flora and fauna.