Climbing Courses

In our Lead Climbing Course, you will learn how to climb on lead, including cleaning a route, stick clipping, quickdraw anatomy, belay techniques, and other important safety concerns for lead climbing. Our experienced lead guides will make sure you are prepared to climb lead safely, preparing you for more difficult grades and leading your own climbs.

In our traditional climbing course, we teach techniques from the American Mountain Guides Association. These techniques include passive and active gear placement, knots and hitches used in climbing, how to lead a traditional climbing tour, rappelling, and more. We also offer an optional second day, where you’ll learn more about anchor construction, gear placement, and crack climbing.

If you ever look longingly at higher altitudes, our multi-pitch climbing course is for you. Our rock guides will instruct you in everything you need to know to safely complete multi-pitch climbing courses, including rope management, belaying from above, belay transitions, climbing to rappel transitions, and multipitch rappelling.

The lakes of central Texas offer some amazing climbing opportunities, and at Rock-About Climbing Adventures we are proud to offer the only guided boat climbing tour in America. These tours are actually great for everything from beginner to advanced climbers, as you can climb as high as you like, then jump back into the water.

El Potrero Chico, located just over the border in Northern Mexico, is one of the biggest climbing destinations in the world. With more than 140 multipitch climbing routes, there are plenty of options to choose from here! Our guides have been climbing here for decades, so you can trust that you’re in the right hands when you want to learn how to climb some of the tallest limestone in North America.

When your scout or nonprofit group is ready to learn how to climb in a fun and safe environment, Rock-About Climbing Adventures is here to help! We’ve been teaching scout and nonprofit groups for more than twenty years, and we love helping kids discover the adventure that is rock climbing.

When you book a group session with Rock-About, we provide all of the gear necessary, so all you need to bring is lunch and drinks. Most group climbing programs take all day, so wear comfortable clothes and be prepared for a full day of climbing!

If you’re leading a scout group that is seeking a Merit badge, we can help with that as well. For merit badge groups, we have at least one merit badge counselor on-site during the class. With our skilled, certified instructors and years of experience teaching scouts, we are proud to be the most sought-after climbing instructors for Boy and Girl Scouts in Texas.

In addition to scout groups, we also offer a kids climbing camp in the summer, as well as during spring break! Designed for kids ages 9 and up, these camps require no experience, though they can also provide a challenge to more experienced climbers.

Each week of camp includes 5 days of climbing, as well as swimming on most days in the afternoon. All gear is included, and the kids are instructed in safety before any climbing happens. Book your kid’s summer climbing camp experience online or give us a call to learn more.

If you are a beginner climber, this is the clinic for you! This class gives you an introduction to the climbing techniques, safety skills, teamwork, and communication you need to get started climbing courses. This clinic is also a great option for experienced climbers who want to have a day of fun guided top rope climbing.  We can put you on any level of climb. Not just the beginner level climbs!

When you’re ready to move on to learning how to safely climb on lead, the Lead Climbing Clinic is the perfect class for you. In this clinic you will learn belay techniques, route cleaning, quickdraw anatomy, stick clipping, and how and when to use anchors. Our experienced lead guides will teach you everything you need to know about climbing on lead to open up more climbing experiences for you to try.

In our traditional climbing clinic, we teach American Mountain Guides Association techniques. These techniques are taught by certified AMGA instructors, so you can rest assured that you’re learning from the best. In this clinic you’ll learn about the knots and hitches used in climbing, gear placement, rappelling, anchors, and more.

Whether you’re a beginner or advanced climber, climbing can be dangerous at times. In order to avoid putting others at risk or having to call a search and rescue service, knowing some self-rescue techniques can help get you out of some tight spots. In our self-rescue clinic, you’ll learn these essential skills from a Certified Rock Guide who has passed the Rock Rescue Drill through the AMGA. This is a two-day clinic, so you’ll receive thorough instruction on self-rescue techniques.