About Us

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 Climbing Guides 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.

Rock and Snow
The finest outdoor store in the Northeast.

Mohonk Preserve
Registered to guide at this world class venue.

AMGA Accredited
We are an AMGA accredited program.