Guided Rock Climbing and Lessons, Tahoe-Truckee

FAMILY DISCOUNT

Get the family out on the rock we a professional rock guide. We offer a discounted family group rate of just $425 for up to 5 people for 2 hours. Just $50 each additional person. Discounted rent also on shoes, harness, helmet for another $5 pp per 2 hour session. Text/call to book  530-386-2102

HALF DAY AND FULL DAY SESSIONS

Or book your professional guide for HALF DAY (4 HOURS) OR FULL DAY (7 hours). We have guides available to meet you on Donner Summit every day.  Bring your friends, the high school reunion, office, or the wedding party! Group dynamics and teamwork are great things to work out on the rock, facilitated by our expert guides. 

Please call/text 530.386.2102 (immediate reply) or email jenny@skinastc.com to book your rock climbing adventure.

Donner Summit located 3 miles above Truckee, CA, offers some of the best climbing in Northern California with everything from beginner climbing slabs to expert pitches. NASTC’s climbing school offers private rock climbing instruction for beginners, intermediate, and advanced climbers. NASTC has been offering rock climbing lessons in the Tahoe – Truckee area for almost 20 years. Donner Pass (along Old Hwy 40) has some of the best climbing granite in the world and is an ideal location to learn how to climb OR to improve your skills on the more advanced and technical pitches.

If you are new to rock climbing, you will find that it is a sport that provides mental and physical challenges simultaneously. It develops problem solving skills and helps you overcome fear and build self confidence. With your own personal NASTC AMGA certified climbing guide, YOU set the pace and challenge for each climb. Rock climbing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and the beautiful scenery of the Tahoe-Truckee area. It is an activity similar to skiing that families and groups can enjoy doing together regardless of ability levels. Rock climbing provides a mentally and physically stimulating adventure of which the spiritual and mental rewards are very gratifying. Whether this is your first jaunt into the world of rock climbing or you already have some experience climbing, our guides are available to teach you the basics or guide a specific pitch with you. Our goal is for you, your family and friends to have a safe and fun adventure.

If you want to create your own group, just pick nearly any day this summer and call/email/or text Jenny

Please call/text 530-386-2102 or email jenny@skinastc.com to book your rock climbing adventure. We can be flexible with the hours you start and finish sometimes, just ask.

Half-day Lesson (9am-1pm or 1pm-5pm)

1 person: $395
2 people: $265PP
3 people: $195PP
4 people: $160PP
5 or more: $140PP

Full-day Lesson (9am-4pm)
1 person: $695
2 people: $395PP
3 or more $295PP

Two-hour Lesson:  usually 9-11am, 11-1pm or 2-4pm but timing can be flexible

1-person: $195
2-people: $150PP

3-people: $100PP

Your guide will meet you on Donner Summit which is located 3 miles above Truckee, CA, and offers some of the best climbing in Northern California with everything from beginner climbing slabs to expert pitches. Make your reservation by texting or calling our office 530-386-2102. Reservations and paperwork (waivers, medical forms) will all done online in advance. The check-in process will be spread out (6 ft apart) outside at School Rock or Green Phantom Walls. When clients or guides must be closer than 6 ft, appropriate PPE will be worn (masks and gloves). Clients will provide their own masks and gloves, or be given them by NASTC. Sanitizer will be available for use before and after climbing. All equipment will be washed and disinfected at the end of every day. Whenever possible, clients will bring their own harness, shoes, and helmet.

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Our rates include EVERYTHING you need: climbing shoes, harness, helmet, ropes & gear. Prices are listed per person.

Directions from Truckee: Head west on Donner Pass Road crossing over I-80 and continuing on to Donner Lake, continue driving around the north side of Donner Lake to the west end of Donner Lake and then continue straight up (this is called Old Highway 40) for 2.75 miles. Just 100 meters after you pass a Scenic Lookout and immediately cross over a short but high bridge (Rainbow Bridge) you’ll see cars parked on the right in front a large rock slab (easy climbing) called School Rock. There is no signage and Siri/Google won’t know the name School Rock. If you get to the top of Old 40 and the road flattens out, you’ve gone 200 meters too far so turn around please!

The climbing prices listed do not include gratuity for your guide. If you had an enjoyable climbing experience, it is customary to give your guide a 15-20% percent gratuity or whatever amount you feel is appropriate. It is very much appreciated.

To make your deposit text 530-386-2102 for Venmo or Paypal or Zelle details. We will email (or call if you prefer) back right away to confirm your reservation and date choices. Thank you, we look forward to climbing with you soon.

*NASTC operates under a special use permit from the Tahoe National Forest.