Rock Climbing

Guided Climbing and Rappelling

ASCI climbing program combines the guides beginners and intermediate climbers on its natural boulders and ledges located in the Fork Run Recreation Area. Our basic program is 2 hours of climbing and rappelling. To explore some of the other rocks in the region, we are happy to hook you up with the climbing guides at Seneca Rocks (1.25 hours south of ASCI) and at Cooper's Rock (45 minutes away).

ASCI's guided programs:

Rappel & Climb (2 hrs., 2 per. minimum)

Winter & Foul Weather Rappelling (2 hrs., 2 per. minimum)

Pricing

Instruction and Clinics - descriptions pending!(?)

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The "Boulders," ASCI's main climbing rock, is over 25 feet high at its peak. Free climbed by world-class climbers Lynn Hill and Will Gadd, the Boulders offer a wild array of boulder problems, beginner top-roped ascents, and challenging single-pitch sport routes.

"Boulder 360" is a rhododendron capped V0-V8 boulder with a complete 360 degree traverse. It is about 12 feet at its highest.

The Ledges are a series of 30-40 foot routes

Composition is Sandstone -- Greenbrier Formation

Rock Integrity is Sturdy and clean, with some sharp quartzite conglomerate bands. Minimal Chauce.

There are 15 developed sport routes and over 10 top rope anchors for easier climbs

Difficultly ranges from beginner (5.4 - 5.8) to advanced (5.11 - 5.12)

Reservations:

Reservations are required, and to insure guide availability should be made at least 48 hours in advance, and are subject to rescheduling or cancellation due to foul weather (although ASCI usually climbs through light drizzle and/or cold weather).

What to bring on your Climbing Experience:

1. Water bottle and snacks

2. Closed toe shoes for rappelling/climbing

3. Sunscreen/hat

4. Warm jacket/extra clothing

5. Comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement

6. Long pants such as sweatpants or leggings to protect legs from rock surface

7. Please remove all jewelry prior to instruction

8. Rock Climbing Shoes are Provided (sizes 4-14)

Weather, Cancellation & Late Policies:

Only the most inclement weather will force a guided trip cancellation; even if the rock is wet and conditions somewhat miserable, we still climb and rappell. For instruction, if it has been raining recently and the rock surface is too wet, the session may have to be rescheduled. Your guide will contact you if this occurs.

Deposits are required in order to secure a reservation. Deposits are non-refundable for cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to trip. A $25 administrative fee is retained on any returned deposits.

We ask all clients to arrive at the scheduled start time and to meet your guides at the climbing shed (just past the Fork Run Recreation Area parking lot) unless otherwise notified. There is a map at the main kiosk and blue trail signs. Any clients arriving more than 30 minutes late run the risk of having guides reschedule and/or cancel the reservation.