• Experience courses are designed for first-time climbers who want to give rock climbing a try without the time commitment of a more in-depth course, or for experienced climbers with a limited schedule. These courses focus less on instruction and more on the experience.

If rock climbing is just one of several activities you want to experience while on vacation in Acadia, then a half day experience course is a perfect choice. Prepare yourself though – try it once and you’ll be hooked!

The minimum age for several of these courses is 8; in the case of the group course, the minimum age is 12.

• Instruction courses are designed for those who are prepared to roll up their sleeves and learn. These courses focus on specific rock climbing skills and techniques to improve a client’s skill level and knowledge. We have developed a unique continuum of courses that mirror the progression that many of today’s most skilled and experienced climbers followed in their own climbing development.

The minimum age for these courses is 15.






• Guiding courses are specifically oriented towards the experienced climber interested in sampling the local classics but unable to locate a climbing partner. An ACS guide can provide a safe half or full day of climbing to allow an experienced climber to enjoy the unique climbing terrain Acadia National Park has to offer.

The minimum age for these courses is 15.