Mountain Skills Climbing Guides is a fully-insured, AMGA accredited rock and ice climbing
service based in New York's Shawangunk and Catskill Mountains, affectionately known to climbers
as "The Gunks". Mountain Skills was created to help aspiring climbers learn how to climb confidently and efficiently while fostering a sense of awareness about the natural environments climbers visit.
Whether you are looking for a guide service to provide you
with an introduction to the vertical environment, or you are an experienced
climber looking to hone your skills and pick up a few more, we have an instructor
for you. Our guides are highly experienced professionals licensed by New York
State. We have climbed extensively throughout North America as well as in some
of the finest crags around the world. Rock and ice climbing is our passion, and we bring
our experience and enthusiasm to every client each day. We pride ourselves on having a staff that is sensitive to your needs, we teach with patience, and never forget that your comfort is our number one priority.
Mountain Skills Climbing Guides is authorized by Mohonk Preserve to guide
rock climbing on Preserve land located 90 miles from New York City. The Mohonk Preserve protects 6500 acres and
is home to large cliffs called the Gunks. At Mountain Skills Climbing Guides, we support the ongoing
efforts of the Preserve to protect the unique and fragile environment of the
Shawangunk Ridge. Discounts are always offered to current Mohonk Preserve members.
Please call us for details.
Upcoming Events:
Gunk's Kid's Advanced Rock Camp:
August 2-6 Call for more details
Adirondack Kid's Camp:
August 16-20
Gunk's Rock Climbing & Catskill Overnight/ Hiking trips:Learn rock climbing one day, camp/ sleep out under the stars & hike a couple of peaks in the Catskill's the next day.
Rock Climbing & Resort/ Spa:
August 14-21
August 21-27 Call for details
Flying Trapeze School & Rock Climbing Day
AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor's Course. Call for more details.
Leave No Trace Trainers Course
Rates:
We cover Mohonk Preserve and Peterskill day fees
Full Day Climbing Rates: Single: $250
Double: $170 each
Triple: $150 each
Quad: $125 each
Five: $125 each
Six: $115 each
10 or more Climbers: $100 each
Half Day Climbing Rates: Single: $185
Double: $125 each
Triple: $110 each
Quad: $100 each