Learn to Rock Climb in the Bay Area
From beginning lessons to advanced instruction

Outback Adventures is the premier Bay Area rock climbing school offering a whole progression of outdoor rock climbing instruction for beginner rock climbers to advanced intermediate climbers. Our in house professional climbing guides and instructors teach rock climbing lessons throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. For those wanting to learn how to rock climb in the outdoors, there is no better qualified guide school. Please browse our rock climbing classes below and see our diverse program offerings.

Climb For Fun

This adventure is for those who want to try outdoor rock climbing for the first time without the artificial indoor atmosphere. Throughout the day we will emphasize fun rather than the technical aspects of climbing. Climb easy to challenging rocks in a very safe setting. Great for friends, family, and group events. All ages welcome.

Introduction to Rock Climbing

You don't need any experience or brute strength to try this adventure. Whether you are a total beginner, an intermediate gym climber, or someone looking for a refresher, you can be assured you'll have a blast. Throughout the day you will get expert instruction and a lot of climbing time. By the end of the class you will know about rock climbing safety, movement, knots, equipment, and belaying. So go for it, and make the next move with Outback Adventures! This is our most popular class taught throughout the Bay Area.

Beyond Basics

Go beyond the basics with this informative and enjoyable rock climbing class. Improve your climbing by learning techniques for cracks, slab climbing, route finding, energy conservation, and much more. A rappel will also be part of the activities and top off a great day!

Anchoring Clinic

Learn the art of both constructing and analyzing top-rope and belay anchors. Techniques for anchoring off of bolts, trees, and boulders are covered, as well as using cams, nuts and other removable hardware. This class is essential for people who have experience at indoor rock gyms, and are thinking about climbing outdoors.

Learn To Lead

Climb your first lead routes in a safe and fun setting. This class will cover important aspects of leading traditional and sport climbing routes. Special emphasis will be put on the safe use of traditional gear, and all of your placements will be critiqued by the instructor. Other areas covered include runner and quickdraw use, clipping, lead belaying, and rope management. A top-rope belay will allow you to learn and practice your leading skills with confidence.

Rock Climbing Self Rescue Clinic

Being prepared for the unexpected is a critical part of being a safe rock climber. This intensive course will introduce such skills as alternative ascending, belaying and rappelling techniques, belay escapes, lowering and raising systems, rappel backups, and self-rescue strategies.