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performance rock climbing programs and mentorship for youth, young adults, and women

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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trips, camps, and gap year courses to the best sport climbing, bouldering, and deep water solo destinations on earth

 
 
 
 
 
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summer trips & camps for ages 10-19

Our rock climbing trips are the ideal summer application for young athletes dedicated to gym training and competition during the school year.

coaching & travel consultation

We’re now offering personal coaching for youth and young adults. We also offer travel consultation to help you plan a small group or family trip to the best climbing destinations on earth!

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gap year courses for ages 18-23

Combine sport climbing & bouldering with travel & cultural immersion. Our 1-3 month courses are for young adults who are driven to succeed.

women’s trips

In 2025 we’re launching the first of our series of performance climbing trips for women, combining world-class rock, culture, beaches, history, and wine!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

our mission

take motivated climbers to the best rock on earth

provide mentorship for safety and success

explore our planet and meet its inhabitants

nurture awareness, empathy, and responsibility

 
 
 
 
 
 
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2025 program updates

spring schedule for ages 18-23

March 25 - April 24, performance sport climbing course in Catalunya, Spain

spring schedule for women 21+

April 26 - May 4 - Climbing Mom’s Wine Tour of Southern Greece

summer schedule for ages 10-18

Coming soon!

fall schedule for ages 18+

 
 
 
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photos from our instagram feed

View fullsize Rodrigo and Casey soaking up the sun during our last week in Greece for our fall gap year course. A few days left for this crew and our last program of 2024!
View fullsize @robynragins here! I’m here to tell you about the amazing experience you could have this spring! I’m searching for wine moms (not necessary to be a mom, just a woman who wants to have fun, climb, and drink wine). The idea behind this prog
View fullsize GOOD NEWS (seriously): CLIMBING MOMS WINE TOUR 2025 registration is live! 🇬🇷 🧗‍♀️ 🍷 🏖️ 🫒 Dates: April 26 - May 4, 2025 Destination: Peloponnesus region of Greece Trip leader: @robynragins All-inclusive price: $3250 Our adult trips are f
View fullsize Any one of these girls could be president someday and we’re doing the work to help make it a reality 💪
View fullsize our values didn’t change today we’re still 100% committed to understanding, listening, and learning we will continue to strive for equality our programs are a safe place for you to be who you want to be we respect and appreciate our
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View fullsize This is our first trip to the “newish” Greece climbing destination, Manikia. Evening glow was on point last night.
View fullsize We’re back in Greece for our fall gap year course. Here are a few shots of Casey in Manikia.
 

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