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Intro To Outdoor Sport Climbing

Sun, Aug 16 · tbd
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Trad | Beyond the Basics

Sun, Aug 23 · Donner Summit
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AMGA SPI Assessment

Aug 29 – 30 · Donner Summit
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Why Choose us?

Take a course, be independent in that skill. GUARANTEED.

Become an Independent Climber

We prioritize empowering climbers to become self-sufficient. Through personalized instruction and direct experience, we equip you with the skills and confidence needed to climb without guides. Make every adventure your own.

Local California Crags & Worldwide Destinations

We offer guiding and instruction at your convenient local crag, your awesome weekend getaways, and the world class destinations on every climbers list. Near home or abroad, we've got you covered.

Certified, Passionate, & Accomplished

Our guides and instructors are trained and certified by the American Mountain Guides Association. Perhaps more importantly we are hardcore climbers dedicated to rock craft with impressive personal resumes. We walk the walk so you can too.

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Private Trips are customized experiences for you and your group.

Multipitch Adventures

Let’s climb a classic together! Or get off the beaten path on a hidden gem. We offer multipitch trips at many locations depending on the season and experience you are looking for.

  • Lover’s Leap
  • Calaveras Dome
  • Donner Summit
  • El Potrero Chico, Mexico
  • Cosumnes River Gorge
  • Pine Creek Canyon
  • Moab, Utah
  • Red Rock, Nevada
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Family or Group Outing

Enjoy climbing with family or friends at our convenient climbing destinations! Whether your group is new to climbing or includes experienced members, we can tailor a rewarding experience for everyone.

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Personalized Instruction

Make the most of your time by getting 1-on-1 instruction from our truly experienced and accomplished instructors. From basic skills to big wall solos, we teach it all.

  • Top Rope Anchor Building
  • Gym to Crag
  • Intro to Outdoor Sport Climbing 
  • Intro to Trad Climbing
  • Self Rescue
  • Big Wall Climbing
  • Multipitch Instruction
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Public Trips are community experiences open to everyone but still limited to small groups.

Small Group Classes

Our group courses are a great way to get high quality instruction and meet other climbers at a low price! We pride ourselves on keeping participant numbers low to ensure you get the attention you need to feel confident in your new skills.

  • Top Rope Anchor Building
  • Gym to Crag
  • Intro to Outdoor Sport Climbing 
  • Intro to Trad Climbing
  • Self Rescue
  • Big Wall Climbing
  • Multipitch Instruction
  • AMGA SPI Course
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All-Inclusive Retreats

We’ll take care of everything! Accommodations, food, local transport, top-tier instruction in climbing AND yoga. Our Retreats balance relaxing vacations with epic climbing trips in gorgeous locations. Join us for an unforgettable getaway!

  • Yoga & Climbing Retreats with Britany Paradis
  • Multipitch Climbing Retreat in El Potrero Chico, Mexico 
  • Crack Climbing Retreats in Moab, Utah
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Our Epic Locations

Calaveras Dome

The Emeralds

El Potrero Chico, Mexico

Red Rock, Nevada

The Grotto, Sonora

Lover’s Leap

Donner Summit

Sugarloaf

Pine Creek Canyon

Cosumnes River Gorge

Big Chief

Joshua Tree National Park

Auburn Quarry

Moab, Utah

Phantom Spires

Indian Rock, Sanborn

Owens River Gorge

Serving California and WAY beyond.

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Kevin Heinrich

I grew up mostly in the North Eastern US but began traveling and climbing after high school and never looked back. I’ve been lucky to climb in over 10 countries and have done many first ascents on 3 continents. Now I mostly travel in my janky van in the Great American West with occasional trips abroad. I’m surprised to say I’ve been guiding for nearly a decade on rock, ice, mountains, and skis but now mostly focus on delivering highly personalized and precise rock climbing instruction.

It would be fun to list more accomplishments but I truly don’t think that’s what climbing is about. My goal is to be a damn good teacher of the skills people need to prepare for and take on some of the biggest challenges of their lives; not so they can brag about it on Instagram or in a website About page :), but so they learn about themselves, the people around them, and the world we live in.

I’m an AMGA Certified Rock Guide and have some expensive other bits of paper too. I pride myself in thinking hard about the skills I teach and how best to present them to you in a way that’s clear, concise, actionable, and appropriate for your skill level. Above all else I care. I care about you as a human being and hope we can get outside and learn from each other soon!

Professional Certifications
  • AMGA Certified Rock Guide
  • AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide
  • AMGA SPI Provider
  • AMGA Ice Instructor Course
  • Leave No Trace Master Educator
  • Wilderness First Responder
  • American Avalanche Association Level 2
  • Professional Ski Instructors of America Level 1
  • Wilderness Education Association Outdoor Educator
Personal Climbing Resume
  • Rope Solo Ascent of The Freerider (3,000ft, 5.13a, VI), El Capitan
  • First Ascent Entre Cristales Y Cóndores (1,500ft, 5.12- C1, IV), Cochamó Chile
  • Rope Solo First Ascent of Oso Scary (400ft, 5.12+), Wind River Range Wyoming
  • First Ascent of Journey to the Center of the Earth (3,300ft, 5.10+ C2, VI), British Columbia
  • The Phoenix, 5.13a Trad, Yosemite Valley
  • Red Bull and Vodka, M11, Vail Colorado
  • Alpamayo (19,511ft), Cordillera Blanca Peru