Women's Multi-Day Climbing Programs

Climbing with and learning from Women mentors and guides provides a unique dynamic that is nurturing and less intimidating.

Our guides truly know and value the female only learning experience that allows us all to embrace our vulnerabilities and be our best selves.

Women’s classes is more than just climbing, it’s an opportunity to connect and learn with other females in a deeper way and have a safe platform for discussing women’s issues.

Intro to Trad Climbing
in the Gunks, NY

Come join us in this 2-day class where you will learn the fundamentals of trad climbing and considerations in the Gunks.

This class is right for you if:

You have Top Roped outside before
You are familiar with belaying and climbing movement
You want to build upon your existing skills
You are interested in progressing into multi-pitch and becoming a strong follower
You enjoy learning in a community environment.

In this class we will cover:

Fundamentals of Gear Placement and Cleaning
Basic Trad Anchors
Lead Belaying
Risk Management and Safety in a Single Pitch Environment
Rappelling and Problem Solving
Route Reading
Climbing Ethics

This experience is limited to 4 participants only.

Days generally run from around 8:30am-4pm.

$470 total

(includes day pass to the park/preserve.
Guide Gratuity, lodging, meals and transportation are not included)

There are no refunds within 4 weeks of the class start date.

April 27/28
May 30/31
June 12/13
October 10/11

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This class offered a fun and educational environment for me to explore trad. Anyssa and Jobi are supportive, experienced, and empowering, which made the class all the more meaningful. I came away with more knowledge and confidence to apply to my own climbing.

Emily Glauber

I have learned that I gain the most confidence in my abilities when I am working with other women to gain and hone new skills. Even with the most well intentioned male friends their efforts can quickly turn into something that is ego driven. This was never the case with Anyssa. Our clinic truly felt like a day out climbing with the most supportive group of female friends. Anyssa provided a fantastic environment to gain and practice new skills to add to my climbing tool kit. I left the clinic more confident in my abilities and wanting more!

SuAnne Caccamese

The Intro to Trad class was perfect. We learned about anchoring in multi pitch climbs, lead belaying, rappelling and gear cleaning through demonstrations and practicing it all in actual climbs. We also practiced placing gear which was fun. Anyssa is a very talented and skilled guide. Her years of experience show and she gives all her knowledge openly and with enthusiasm. I look forward to taking more of her classes and would highly recommend her.

Kelly Macaluso

Intro to Trad Leading
in the Gunks, NY

Come join us in this 3-day class where you will learn the fundamentals of leading trad and considerations in the Gunks.

This class is right for you if:

You have at least 6 months of outdoor climbing experience including Top Rope and Following Traditional Climbs
You are proficient with lead belaying and climbing movement
You want to become a more independent climber
You are interested in learning how to lead trad in a single pitch environment.

In this class we will cover:

Gear Placement and Evaluation
Trad and Bolted Anchors
Rappelling and Problem Solving
Considerations and Lowering for a Second Climber
Mock Leading
Risk Management and Safety in a Single Pitch Environment
Route Reading
Mental and Confidence Building Strategies

This experience is limited to 4 participants only.

Days generally run from around 8:30am-4pm.

$740 total

(includes day pass to the park/preserve.
Guide Gratuity, lodging, meals and transportation are not included)

A 50% deposit is required to hold your spot. There are no refunds within 4 weeks of the class start date.

Monday- Wednesday, October 16-18

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Intro to Sport Climbing

Come join us in this 2 day class where you will learn the basics of sport climbing, improve your movement skills, and get to know Rumney logistics so you can return as an independent climber.

Instructed/ Guided by AMGA Apprentice Rock Guides and Certified Single Pitch Instructors, Anyssa Lucena and Laurie Watts.

This experience is limited to 6 participants only.

Day 1- Navigating Rumney, Top Roping, Local Ethics and considerations, and Movement

Day 2- More top roping, review of sport climbing skills, clipping, lead belay considerations, and optional mock leading.

Days generally run from around 8:30am-4pm.

(Lodging, Meals and Transportation not included)

May 16-17
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Practice Makes Progress

Classes are intentionally small so you have lots of time to practice the skills yourself and get hands on experience. You'll leave feeling confident in the skills learned and ready to hit the cliff.