ACG Climbing Services
Choose your adventure
Ascension Climbing Guides focuses on Gym to Crag Top Rope and Sport Leading as well as private climbing instruction in West Virginia’s Coopers Rock State Forest and Cheat Canyon areas. We guide year-round, weather permitting and schedule at your convenience.
$245-$775
Gym to Crag:
Top Rope
1:4 Instructor/Guest Ratio
Half Day (5 hours)
1:1 $245.00
1:2 $270.00 per person
1:3 $310.00 per person
1:4 $350.00 per person
Full Day (8 hours)
1:1 $310.00
1:2 $415.00 per person
$180-$375
Private Guiding
Cragging/Rock Climbing
1:2 Instructor/Guest Ratio
Half Day(5 hours)
1:1 $295.00
1:2 $180.00 per person
Full Day(8 Hours)
1:1 $375.00
1:2 $250.00 per person
$245-$775
Gym to Crag:
Sport leading
1:4 Instructor/Guest Ratio
Half Day (5 hours)
1:1 $245.00
1:2 $270.00 per person
1:3 $310.00 per person
1:4 $350.00 per person
Full Day (8 hours)
1:1 $310.00
1:2 $415.00 per person
Private Climbing Instruction & Custom Routes
Looking for a personalized climbing experience? Whether you're aiming to tackle a specific challenge or reach a new climbing goal, our private instruction is designed to meet your unique needs. Schedule a one-on-one session with an experienced guide, or choose your own route to focus on; we tailor each experience to you.
Our guides are here to help you achieve your personal climbing goals, from technique refinement to route progression. Just let us know your objectives, and we’ll be happy to create a custom plan that fits your aspirations.
Why Choose Private Instruction?
Personalized Focus: Get one-on-one attention to work on your specific climbing skills or goals.
Tailored Routes: Select your preferred route or challenge to conquer with the guidance of an expert.
Flexible Scheduling: Schedule at your convenience and work at your own pace.
Take your climbing to the next level with a private experience at Coopers Rock or Cheat Canyon areas.
Gym to crag
If you have been climbing indoors and are looking to transition to outdoor rock climbing, then this is exactly the course for you. The curriculum is appropriate for top rope climbers and for those who are newly lead certified at your local gym or working towards certification. Under your guide/instructors observation, we will help you make the transition to outdoor climbing.
Gym to Crag: Top Rope
This class is great for those who top rope in the gym and want to get outside to climb more on your own. Your guide will review what you already know, fill in any blanks of knowledge and then build upon that with the following skills:
Outdoor climbing etiquette/LNT practices
How to set up an anchor on bolts and natural features
How to access fixed anchors from the top of a cliff
How to clean an anchor
Rappelling best practices
Gym to Crag: Sport Leading
This option is good for those who are lead certified indoors (or are working towards it) and want to get outside to climb more on your own. Your instructor will review what you already know, fill in any gaps of knowledge and then build upon that with the following skills:
Outdoor climbing etiquette/LNT practices
Lead belaying and giving a soft catch
Clipping and proper rope management during leading
How to clean an anchor safely
How to manage proper falling
FAQS
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Climbing season can be year round at Coopers Rock, weather dependent. The main gate is now open year round.
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Climbing is for everyone, regardless of age! Younger climbers might find their focus or physical size to be a bit of a challenge, while older climbers are only limited by how far they’re willing to push themselves and embrace new adventures.
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Payment is due in full before your scheduled day of climbing/instruction. In the event of bad weather that would NOT enable us to get out on the rocks or an unforeseen personal circumstance a full refund will be awarded or credit for another date of your choosing.
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If you own personal climbing equipment feel free to bring it with you.
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One AMGA Certified Single Pitch Instructor to four climber ratio, and all technical climbing equipment including ropes, hardware, harnesses, helmets, and climbing shoes.
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Guide gratuities, transportation, snacks/meals/beverages are not included.
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No, gratuities are not included. Tipping is a wonderful way to show your appreciation for a great experience! While the amount is totally up to you, a common guideline is around 15-20% of your trip cost. You can give your tip directly to your instructor—many accept PayPal, Venmo, or good ol’ cash.