A perfect rock climbing adventure for your team with our AMGA trained rock guides! Whether it's fun single pitch or multi-pitch rock climbing or geared toward learning and improving skills, we'll show you the ropes! We can cover skills from knots to self rescue.
Rock Climbing in Tahoe - Private
Overview
Itinerary
Prerequisites
Inclusions
Gear
Rock climbers of all levels will love a day (or half day) of private rock climbing with a guide! Available for Full Day and Half Day!
We can teach skills, climb multipitch routes or set up a slew of top ropes for you and your crew to climb. How you shape the day is up to - our AMGA trained guides will be there to help you dial in your skills or have an amazing day climbing rock in our favorite zones!
Objectives - This is a private day (half day) geared toward your desires as a climber. We can emphasize improving your technical and movement skills on rock or we can put the rope up on some classic rock climbs and focus on fun!
Skills Covered Can Include:
- Knots
- Traditional Anchors
- Multipitch Efficiency
- Rappelling and Lowering
- Belaying
- Rock Rescue
- Ascending Ropes
- Rock Movement
- Family Rock Climbing
Pricing:
- 1 Person: $645 Full Day ($645/person) // $445 Half Day($445/person)
- Group of 2: $790 Full Day ($395/person) // $490 Half Day ($245/person)
- Group of 3: $885 Full Day ($295/person) // $585 Half Day ($195/person)
- Group of 4: $980 Full Day ($245/person) // $700 Half Day ($175/person)
- Group of 5: $1,125 Full Day ($225/person) // $725 Half Day ($145/person)
- Group of 6: $1,350 Full Day ($225/person) // $870 Half Day($145/person)
Tahoe Rock Climbing Resources
- Looking for entry-level Tahoe climbs? Best Spots for Beginner Rock Climbing in Tahoe.
- Already a 5.9 Rock Climber? The 5 Best Rock Climbs in Tahoe Under 5.9.
- Want to see all Rock Climbing Courses & Trips in Tahoe? Tahoe Rock Climbing Programs.
- Confused about Rock Climbing Grades? Complete Guide to Rock Climbing Grade (Yosemite Decimal System).
This program is a private and flexible program based on the objectives of you and your team. We’ll build the itinerary based on what you’re looking for and we’ll pick a start time based on your schedule and current weather. Half days run from 9am-1pm or 1-5pm. Below is an example itinerary for a full day:
- 8:00am - Meet your Guide & Review the Plan for the Day. - Your guide will discuss the weather, climbing skills you’ll cover and the route options for your objectives. After a quick gear check, the team will approach the climb and begin.
- 8:30am - Begin Skills & Climbing - We will pick and change venues based on the objectives for the day and which zones offer the best climbing and settings for skills.
- 12:00pm - Lunch Break
- 4:00pm - Course Ends - We will circle back to the original objectives for the day and make sure that we answer any remaining questions. We’ll close with a recap on what we learned and what’s next for you and your team.
Here are the skills and fitness you'll need for your course:
- This is a program for all levels! - We can take any level of climber, from never climbed outside to 5.10 trad leaders. You let your guide know what you are looking for and we’ll set up a great day of climbing and skills for you and your team.
- Basic Fitness - Able to spend an active day outside, climbing
Here's what's included with your course:
- Experienced AMGA Trained Guide
- Ropes and Gear for training
- Group Safety Gear - your guide will be equipped with a first aid kit
- Wag bags for human waste disposal - in with compliance 'Leave No Trace' principles
- Meals
- Transportation
- Climbing Harness, Shoes, Helmet
- Guide Gratuities
The gear list for your program depends on your level of skill, experience, and your goals for the day(s).
For most programs, the Single Pitch Rock Climbing Gear Guide is perfectly suitable.
If you have the skill, experience and interest in doing multi pitch climbing on your program then please refer to the Multi Pitch Rock Climbing Gear Guide and make sure your have the appropriate gear for your day(s) of climbing.
- Come prepared with your own climbing gear or rent from Blackbird
- If you need to buy any gear, we recommend our friends at Tahoe Sports Hub
Know Before you go
Price/Person
$645.00
Private Programs
Duration: Full Day / Half Day
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PRIVATE PROGRAMS
- Custom Scheduling: Choose your dates and plan around your availability.
- Tailored Experiences: Itineraries and objectives are adjusted to suit your goals, experience, and fitness.
- Cost-Effective for Most Large Groups: Private programs are typically more cost-effective for groups of 3 or more.
- Flexibility Comes at a Price: For groups of 1-2, private programs are generally more expensive.
- AIARE Courses: AIARE course pricing is based on a group of 6. Running these as a private program with fewer than 6 participants will increase the per-person cost.
SCHEDULED PROGRAMS
- Fixed Dates & Costs: Scheduled programs have set dates, itineraries, objectives, and pricing.
- Great for Solo or Small Groups: Ideal for individuals or small groups looking to share costs with others.
- Affordable for 1-2 People: Scheduled programs are typically less expensive for groups of 1-2.
- Less Flexibility: Dates fill quickly, and group programs require adapting to the skill level and pace of all participants
- Group Atmosphere: Meet others with similar interests and make some new backcountry buddies!
Note: Any scheduled program can also be run as a private program with customized dates and rates.
Both options offer exceptional guiding and experiences. Choose what works best for you!
Full Itinerary
This program is a private and flexible program based on the objectives of you and your team. We’ll build the itinerary based on what you’re looking for and we’ll pick a start time based on your schedule and current weather. Below is an example itinerary:
8:00 am Meet your guide and review the plan for the day. Your guide will discuss the weather, climbing skills you’ll cover and the route options for your objectives. After a quick gear check, the team will approach the climb and begin.
8:30 am Begin skills and climbing. We will pick and change venues based on the objectives for the day and which zones offer the best climbing and settings for skills.
12:00 pm Lunch Break.
4:00 pm We will circle back to the original objectives for the day and make sure that we answer any remaining questions. We’ll close with a recap on what we learned and what’s next for you and your team.
Rock climbers of all levels will love a day (or half day) of private rock climbing with a guide! Available for Full Day and Half Day!
We can teach skills, climb multipitch routes or set up a slew of top ropes for you and your crew to climb. How you shape the day is up to - our AMGA trained guides will be there to help you dial in your skills or have an amazing day climbing rock in our favorite zones!
Objectives - This is a private day (half day) geared toward your desires as a climber. We can emphasize improving your technical and movement skills on rock or we can put the rope up on some classic rock climbs and focus on fun!
Skills Covered Can Include:
- Knots
- Traditional Anchors
- Multipitch Efficiency
- Rappelling and Lowering
- Belaying
- Rock Rescue
- Ascending Ropes
- Rock Movement
- Family Rock Climbing
Pricing:
- 1 Person: $645 Full Day ($645/person) // $445 Half Day($445/person)
- Group of 2: $790 Full Day ($395/person) // $490 Half Day ($245/person)
- Group of 3: $885 Full Day ($295/person) // $585 Half Day ($195/person)
- Group of 4: $980 Full Day ($245/person) // $700 Half Day ($175/person)
- Group of 5: $1,125 Full Day ($225/person) // $725 Half Day ($145/person)
- Group of 6: $1,350 Full Day ($225/person) // $870 Half Day($145/person)
Tahoe Rock Climbing Resources
- Looking for entry-level Tahoe climbs? Best Spots for Beginner Rock Climbing in Tahoe.
- Already a 5.9 Rock Climber? The 5 Best Rock Climbs in Tahoe Under 5.9.
- Want to see all Rock Climbing Courses & Trips in Tahoe? Tahoe Rock Climbing Programs.
- Confused about Rock Climbing Grades? Complete Guide to Rock Climbing Grade (Yosemite Decimal System).
This program is a private and flexible program based on the objectives of you and your team. We’ll build the itinerary based on what you’re looking for and we’ll pick a start time based on your schedule and current weather. Half days run from 9am-1pm or 1-5pm. Below is an example itinerary for a full day:
- 8:00am - Meet your Guide & Review the Plan for the Day. - Your guide will discuss the weather, climbing skills you’ll cover and the route options for your objectives. After a quick gear check, the team will approach the climb and begin.
- 8:30am - Begin Skills & Climbing - We will pick and change venues based on the objectives for the day and which zones offer the best climbing and settings for skills.
- 12:00pm - Lunch Break
- 4:00pm - Course Ends - We will circle back to the original objectives for the day and make sure that we answer any remaining questions. We’ll close with a recap on what we learned and what’s next for you and your team.
Here are the skills and fitness you'll need for your course:
- This is a program for all levels! - We can take any level of climber, from never climbed outside to 5.10 trad leaders. You let your guide know what you are looking for and we’ll set up a great day of climbing and skills for you and your team.
- Basic Fitness - Able to spend an active day outside, climbing
Here's what's included with your course:
- Experienced AMGA Trained Guide
- Ropes and Gear for training
- Group Safety Gear - your guide will be equipped with a first aid kit
- Wag bags for human waste disposal - in with compliance 'Leave No Trace' principles
- Meals
- Transportation
- Climbing Harness, Shoes, Helmet
- Guide Gratuities
The gear list for your program depends on your level of skill, experience, and your goals for the day(s).
For most programs, the Single Pitch Rock Climbing Gear Guide is perfectly suitable.
If you have the skill, experience and interest in doing multi pitch climbing on your program then please refer to the Multi Pitch Rock Climbing Gear Guide and make sure your have the appropriate gear for your day(s) of climbing.
- Come prepared with your own climbing gear or rent from Blackbird
- If you need to buy any gear, we recommend our friends at Tahoe Sports Hub
climbing granite with a rock climbing guide on Donner Summit
Rock climbing Guide on Donner Summit
Rock climbing with a guide in Yosemite national park. Donner Summit Rock climbing is great prep for Yosemite.
Granite cliffs at Donner Summit are the perfect place to climb with a rock climbing guide
An AMGA Rock climbing guide guiding Granite crack climbing at Donner Summit in Truckee
Epic Reviews From Adventurers
8 reviews
- Rated 5 out of 5 starsKnowledgeable & experienced - absolutely loved it!
Absolutely loved working with Blackbird Mountain Guides. Zeb was an awesome guide, knowledgeable and experienced, would highly recommend!
Belle J. - Rated 5 out of 5 starsTrad intro and top Rope climb
My intro to trad climbing was amazing, my guide figured out my level adn picked out some great climbs
Julio D.Verified Buyer - Rated 5 out of 5 starsTotally worth it - phenomenal day!
Okay, that was totally worth it! Phenomenal day. Lots of good reassurance that I'm doing the right thing. Plus many new skills to add to my toolkit. I feel like everyone should do one of these classes every 5 years or something like that. Daryl Teittinen was awesome, a good mix between professionalism, teacher and fun person to hang out with. He is a fantastic teacher. Excellent listener and I had great timing and knowledge went to cut me off and direct me to the more important issues/techniques. I'll go climb the rest of the year and come back again next year for some more education. Thank you!
Kirk D. - Rated 5 out of 5 starsAwesome, personalized experience
Great half day with lots of climbing tailored to our levels
Gillian M.Verified Buyer
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