2010 Rock Climbing Programs
Rock Climbing
First Ascent
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5 hour clinic
Intro to climbing
Gym to crag
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Rock Climbing
Second Ascent
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5 hour clinic
Intermediate
Climbing technique
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Basic Top Rope
Set-Up Clinic
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Full day clinic
Fixed/ natural anchors
Safety/ etiquette
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Private Instruction
Looking to master a specific skill or accomplish a particular goal? Or maybe you just want the instructor to yourself on a day of your own choosing. Regardless of the reason or the size of your party, just give us a call to set up a private lesson tailored to your needs and schedule. This is a very common choice for many of our clients.
$275 + $100 each additional person
9am to aproximately 4pm
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Family Climbing
Make rock climbing the new outdoor activity that the whole family can enjoy together. Itll be just you and your family with your own guide for the day no set agenda or expectations here. This is a great way to introduce your kids to climbing (or if your child is already an avid climber, we can help you understand what its all about!). Full days are preferable in order to make the most out of your experience, but if you have younger children with shorter attention spans, we do have a half day option (Saturdays excluded). Please call the climbing school for more information on how your family can benefit from this special day.
Please call 800-310-4504 for details and pricing
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At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. The Patowmack Canal offers a glimpse into the early history of this country. Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800-acre park only 15 miles from the Nations Capital.
Learn more about Great Falls Park.
Directions
Where to Meet:
In order to climb on the Virginia side of Great Falls you must enter through the main park entrance. The day pass entrance fee is $5.00 per vehicle. Climbing classes will meet and prepare for the day in the “Climber’s Parking Lot”. To get to the Climber’s Lot immediately make a hard right turn slightly downhill, after going through the ranger station. This parking area is the closest to the cliffs and will typically fill up by 11am on a weekend. Since the classes start at 9am, this is never a problem. Once in the parking lot, contact your guide on their cell phone if you do not see them right away.
Nearest EMS retail stores
Arlington, VA 730-248-8310 (5 miles)
Dulles, VA 703-421-4330 (15 miles)
Annapolis, MD 410-573-1240 (35 miles)
From city center to Great Falls Park
Washington, DC- 30 minutes; 17 miles
Baltimore, MD- 1 hour; 50 miles
Richmond, VA- 2 hours; 110 miles
From Prince William County and points south
Take I-95 north until you reach the I-495, I-395, and I-95 interchange (the 'mixing bowl'). Take I-395 N, exit 170A- on the left- toward Washington. You will follow I-395 for about a quarter of a mile. Take exit 170B onto I-495 North towards Tyson's Corner. Follow I-495 until you reach Exit 44 for Route 193, Georgetown Pike. At the top of the exit ramp, there is a traffic light. Take a left at the light onto Route 193 West. About three miles down the road, you will come to another traffic light at the intersection of Old Dominion Dr. At the traffic light, you will see a sign for the park. Make a right at the light. Old Dominion Drive will dead end at our entrance station, about one mile down the road.
From Maryland and points north
Follow I-95 until you reach exit 27, I-495 (the Capitol Beltway). Stay in the right two lanes and merge onto I-495 West, towards Silver Spring MD. Stay on I-495 until you reach Exit 44 for Route 193, Georgetown Pike. You will see signs for exit 43 and exit 44, as they share an exit ramp. Pass exit 43 (George Washington Memorial Parkway) and take Exit 44 (Route 193). At the top of the exit ramp, there is a traffic light. Take a right at the light onto Route 193 West. About three miles down the road, you will come to another traffic light at the intersection of Old Dominion Dr. At the traffic light, you will see a sign for the park. Make a right at the light. Old Dominion Drive will dead end at our entrance station, about one mile down the road.
From the Beltway (I-495)
Take exit 44 for Route 193, Georgetown Pike. At the top of the exit ramp, there is a traffic light. If you are exiting from I-495 South, coming from Maryland and the George Washington Memorial Parkway, take a right at the light onto Route 193 West. If you are coming from I-495 North (the Inner Loop) from points south or I-66, you will take a left at the traffic light onto Route 193 West. About three miles down the road, you will come to another traffic light at the intersection of Old Dominion Dr. At the traffic light, you will see a sign for the park. Make a right at the light. Old Dominion Drive will dead end at our entrance station, about one mile down the road.
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