Beginner Rock Climbing at Great Falls

OVERVIEW

Are you new (or new-ish) to climbing and excited to get outside to touch some real rocks? Come to Great Falls with us! It’s a beautiful climbing area just outside D.C. with great views of the Potomac River.

This is a BEGINNER climbing trip, so come as you are – no experience required. We will be rappelling down the cliffs before climbing routes that are easy to moderate in difficulty (5.4 – 5.9). If you would like to learn how to top rope belay, we can certainly teach you. We will be at the crag climbing for about 5-6 hours.

Gear to Bring:
– climbing harness*
– belay device* + locking carabiner*
– climbing shoes*
– climbing helmet*
– chalk (optional)*
– layers: base layer, fleece, puffy, rain/wind layer
– water
– lunch/snacks

*items denoted with an asterisk are available to check out at the gear room

The trip leaders will bring climbing ropes and anchor-building materials for group use.