3 Day Intro to Rock Climbing
Washington3 Day Intro to Rock Climbing
- Mountaineering School
- Pack Weight: 15 lbs.
- 3 Days
- Dates & Pricing
Ready to take your climbing from the gym to real rock? Our 3-Day Intro to Rock Climbing Course builds a solid foundation for newer climbers and gives mountaineers the confidence to move on rock, whether you’re eyeing summit blocks on Mount Shuksan or Olympus, preparing for our 4-Day Alpine Rock Course, or dreaming of the West Ridge of Forbidden.
You’ll learn to read guidebooks and apps, choose the right gear, and master essential knots, rope management, belaying, and rappelling. We’ll refine your movement on slab, crack, and face terrain, and teach you to evaluate top-rope sites, build risk-aware anchors on bolts, and clean them properly, all with an emphasis on crag etiquette and community-minded climbing.
You’ll leave ready to climb independently with friends and keep progressing. Already solid on fundamentals? Explore our Weekend Rock Clinics: Learn to Lead, Multipitch: Going Higher, Intro to Trad Climbing, and Rock Rescue.
Key Components
3:1 climber to guide ratio
Multiple course locations
Transition from gym to outdoor climbing
Prepares climbers for independent crag days
Skill development in movement, footwork, and efficiency
Excellent preparation for West Ridge of Forbidden
Our guide was a great teacher!
He creatively managed to teach to a wide range of skill so that we worked successfully as a team. It’s well known that the simpler the explanation, the better the teacher. He was the best!
Our guide was an exceptionally positive individual,
and it was a great pleasure to spend three days climbing with him.
The Alpine Ascents Way
Our guiding team is made up of full-time professionals known for their technical expertise, leadership, and ability to teach in demanding mountain environments. Many have earned industry awards and have spent much of their careers guiding with Alpine Ascents. More than just strong climbers, our guides are dedicated mountain educators who provide individualized coaching and professional mentorship,—helping each participant grow, gain confidence, and move closer to their climbing goals.
Instruction is inclusive, supportive, and community-focused. We strive to create a safe, welcoming environment where all climbers feel encouraged, respected, and empowered to learn.
