outdoor guiding
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Refine your skills with Inner Peaks’ specialized programs and supportive community.
Specialized programs from experienced coaches designed to build strength, hone technique, and connect you with a passionate community.
classes
What Parents are Saying
Beginner
Introduction to Rope Climbing
Ages 16+
$55/participant
Free for IP Members
- Class Details
-
3-Hour Class
covering:
• Gear Overview
• Knot tying and belaying instruction
• Grading system overview
• Basic gym etiquette
• Practice
- Class Size
- Maximum 4
- Includes
- Expert-led instruction and assistance
- All rental equipment
- Day pass for the remainder of the day
- Prior Experience / Prerequisites
- No previous experience necessary! Must be 16 or older
Beginner
Introduction to Bouldering Technique
Ages 14+
$30/participant
IP Members get 50% off
- Class Details
-
2-hour Class
covering:
• Bouldering technique and movement
• Basic sport-specific strength training
• Practice
- Class Size
- Maximum 6
- Includes
- Expert-led instruction and assistance
- All rental equipment
- Day pass for the remainder of the day
- Prior Experience / Prerequisites
- No previous experience necessary! Must be 14 or older.
Advanced
Introduction to Lead Climbing
Ages 16+
$90/participant
IP Members: $65
- Class Details
-
4-hour class
covering:
• Lead belay instruction
• Lead climbing instruction
• Rope management
- Class Size
- Maximum 4
- Includes
- Expert-led instruction and assistance
- Day pass for the remainder of the day
- Prior Experience / Prerequisites
- Must be 16 or older
- Inner Peaks Top Rope Belay Certification
- Confidently able to climb 5.9
Advanced
Indoor Lead Belay Practice
Ages 16+
$80/participant
IP Members: $65
- Class Details
-
2-hour class
covering:
• Lead belay practice
• Lead climbing practice
• Rope management practice
- Class Size
- Maximum 4
- Includes
- Expert-led instruction and assistance
- Day pass for the remainder of the day
- Prior Experience / Prerequisites
- Must be 16 or older
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Inner Peaks Intro to Lead Class
OR
Inner Peaks Lead Proficiency Card
Coaching
What Parents are Saying
- Program Details
- Monthly Group Coaching
-
2-hour Sessions
covering:
• Projecting Advice
• Technique coaching
• Training Drills
- Group Size
- Maximum 25
- Includes
- Expert coaching and guidance
- Get better, faster.
- Prior Experience / Prerequisites
- None! Great for all levels.
Year Round
Private instruction
All Ages
- Program Details
- Customized 1-on-1 Coaching
- Tailored to your individual goals
- Includes
- Customized training plan and instruction
- Expert coaching and guidance from the region's best instructors
- Get better, faster.
- Prior Experience / Prerequisites
- None! Great for all levels.
Competitive youth
Private instruction
All Ages
Rate varies by Instructor
- Program Details
- Customized 1-on-1 Coaching
- Tailored to your individual goals
- Includes
- Customized training plan and instruction
- Expert coaching and guidance from the region's best instructors
- Get better, faster.
- Prior Experience / Prerequisites
- None! Great for all levels.
outdoor Instruction
PRG Guides have been helping climbers excel throughout the US since 2003.
current offerings:
OUTDOOR
Top Rope Anchors Class
This two-day class is focused on the fundamentals of setting up Top Rope Anchors in two scenarios commonly found in today’s established climbing areas: Two Point Fixed Anchors and Natural Anchors from nearby trees.
- Everything you need to know to Top Rope outside on your own
- Gear recommendations provided during class, and get 20% off all items purchased through PRG!
- Previous outdoor climbing experience is recommended
Ages 18 and up.
PRG Top Rope Belay Certification (or equivalent)
Day 1 inside at PRG Wyncote.
Day 2 outside at Ralph Stover/High Rocks
PRG Members: $198.95

Non-members: $269.95
Outdoor
Sport Anchors Class
Learn how to clean sport anchors! This two hour class covers how to get all your gear back on outdoor sport-climbing routes.
- Everything you need to know to clean sport anchors outside on your own
- Small group learning
- Gear recommendations provided during class
- Previous outdoor climbing experience is recommended
Ages 18+
PRG Lead Class Certification (or equivalent)
Indoors at PRG East Falls
PRG Members: $40
Non-members: $75
Instruction faqs
Please fill out the form above. We will be in contact to set things up.
If you have a desired Inner Peaks coach, goal, or reason for Private Lessons, let us know!
We recommend starting with an ATC (or other standard plate style device), but please use the device you are comfortable with.
Yes! We can be flexible with scheduling, group size, and pricing depending on the situation. Email ean@innerpeaks.com with questions.
For Classes, one week notice is required for cancellation.
For Private Lessons, please communicate with your instructor.
For Lead Classes, you must bring your own equipment (rope, harness, and belay device).
For Private Lessons, Inner Peaks can provide gear if needed.
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