The risk of mishaps with guide services right now is acute. The rising popularity of outdoor recreation has grown faster than the supply of experienced guides. Mishaps are especially likely when “green guides” are at the helm. Many guide services may claim to be the “oldest,” “most established,” etc., but a simple checklist of questions to ask yourself and the guide service should clearly put to rest which guide service to hire.

Safety is our number one priority.

Bargain Hunters Beware!
The cheapest may not be the safest!

What is the cost of the trip? Is a cheaper price really worth the risk?

Rock-About easily exceeds all of these requirements

• Ask about guide training. Will your guide have AMGA (American Mountain Guides Association) training certification?
• Ask about client to guide ratios: are they small or large?
• Do they have medical training?
• Do they use quality gear and keep it in professional condition?
• What is the company’s safety record?
• Seek experience: good companies retain seasoned guides. Good guides should have several years of field experience with clients.
• Ask to see the resumes of your guide. Ask specifically who your guides will be, their number of years of guiding experience and where they have guided.
• A reputable guide service should have decent liability insurance coverage.

A class specifically tuned to your personal climbing goals. You determine the curriculum! Private guiding and private instruction offer an opportunity to quickly expand your skills and maximize your climbing time. Many climbers recognize the value that one-on-one instruction provides by accelerating the learning process through personalized attention. Do you have a specific climb or goal in mind? Let’s stretch your limits! For individuals or small groups.

Our classes are designed for those seeking high adventure! We’ll show you how to reach the summit safely and teach you skills that enable you to meet future challenges with confidence.

Rock-About’s 4-step Program guides climbers toward complete success on the rock and future outdoor adventure.

Climb the beautiful spires and giant walls of this limestone paradise, located a half hour Northwest of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Mountain biking, hiking, sightseeing, local culture, shopping excursions, rock-art, and hot springs are just some activities available with this package. Contact us for more information.

Rock-About, educates all of their clients on Enchanted Rock’s physical and cultural geography, the negative ecological impacts humans have on the park, and the Leave No Trace ethics we can all follow to help conserve the park’s natural resources.  Rock-About, is a proud supporter of Friends of Enchanted Rock, and our guides have volunteered at Enchanted Rock’s monthly trail work weekend since it’s founding.

All Rock-About classes emphasize safety, are well organized and skills-oriented. Our climbing classes and climbing courses offer something for everyone: the basics for the beginner to advanced programs for experienced climbers.