For Climbers Ages 16+ | november 10, 12, 14 2026

Ready to take your climbing beyond the gym walls? Our 3-day Gym to Crag course introduces you to the essential skills, techniques, and safety practices needed to begin your outdoor climbing journey!

Who It's For

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Gym to Crag is perfect for indoor climbers who are comfortable on the wall but ready to explore climbing outdoors! Participants must be 16 years or older and belay certified. No previous outdoor climbing experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn, build new skills, and take your climbing beyond the gym!

WHAT TO EXPECT

DAY 1 | Foundations & Preparation
5:30–8:30 PM

Get familiar with the fundamentals of outdoor climbing! We'll cover trip planning, crag etiquette, Leave No Trace principles, reading guidebooks, and introduce essential knots and anchoring materials.

DAY 2 | Anchors & Safety
5:30–8:30 PM

Dive deeper into natural and sport top rope anchor systems, focusing on anchor-building techniques, safety principles, and proper practices. You'll get plenty of hands-on experience building and evaluating anchors in the gym.

DAY 3 | Putting It All Together
9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Time to hit the crag! Spend a full day outdoors applying your new skills, practicing anchor setups on real rock, and enjoying some climbing under the guidance of your instructors.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Your Gym to Crag course includes three days of hands-on instruction led by a certified climbing guide, along with all the equipment needed to safely learn and practice outdoor climbing skills. Your experience includes:

• Two evenings of in-gym instruction and hands-on practice

• One full day of outdoor climbing at the crag

• Instruction from a certified climbing guide

• All necessary climbing and anchor-building equipment

• Hands-on experience with natural and sport top rope anchors

• Personalized guidance and feedback throughout the course

  Bringing your own gear? You're welcome to! All personal equipment must be inspected and approved by the instructor before use.

COURSE DETAILS

November 10, 12 & 14, 2026

• Day 1 & 2: 5:30–8:30 PM (In Gym)

• Day 3: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (Outdoor)

• Member Pricing: $375

• Non-Member Pricing: $425

• Minimum Enrollment: 2 participants

Payment Options: Participants can pay in full or choose a payment plan at registration.

Participant Requirements: Climbers must be at least 16 years old and hold a current Rapp Rocks belay certification. No previous outdoor climbing experience is required.

WHAT TO BRING

All necessary climbing equipment is provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own gear for instructor approval.

Personal Climbing Gear (if owned):

• Climbing harness

• Climbing shoes

• Belay device

• Climbing helmet

• Plus any other outdoor gear you think will suit the class (must be approved by instructor before use)

For Your Day at the Crag:

• At least 2 liters of water

• Packed lunch and snacks

• Weather-appropriate outdoor athletic clothing

• Personal climbing gear (if approved by the instructor)

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

The following policies apply to Gym to Crag courses.

• 30+ days before the course: Full refund, including deposits.

• 15–29 days before the course: 50% refund OR the option to reschedule.

• 14 days or fewer before the course: 25% refund and rescheduling, per our cancellation policy.

• Deposits: All deposits become nonrefundable within 30 days of the course start date.

Payment Plan Participants:

• Participants who have paid only 50% of the course price and qualify for a 50% refund will not receive a refund.

• Participants who have paid less than 50% of the course price and qualify for a 50% refund must continue payments until 50% of the course price has been paid. No refund will be issued.

WEATHER & RESCHEDULING

Safety comes first! If weather conditions prevent us from safely completing our outdoor anchor day, Rapp Rocks will offer alternative dates for the group to choose from. Participants will vote on the available dates, and the date selected by the group will become the new scheduled outdoor climbing day.