Pisgah Climbing School is North Carolina's premier rock climbing school, founded by IFMGA guide Karsten DeLap near Brevard. Looking Glass Rock is home mountain, with beginner through multi-pitch trad days and AMGA programs. Education-forward guiding meets climbers where they are in Pisgah National Forest.
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Advanced Climbing
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course: November 21-23, 2025
Sandrock, Alabama
As an American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA), this course is for aspiring climbing guides. The Single Pitch Instructor, SPI, program is the quintessential course to enter guiding in the United States.
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course: Oct 31-Nov 2, 2025
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
As an American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA), this course is for aspiring climbing guides. The Single Pitch Instructor, SPI, program is the quintessential course to enter guiding in the United States. IF YOU WANT TO BOOK WITHIN 24 HOURS PLEASE CALL (828) 222- ROPE!
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Exam: Nov 1-2, 2025
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Candidates who complete the Single Pitch Instructor Course are eligible to take the Single Pitch Instructor Exam. It is highly suggested that you spend some time between the course and assessment practicing the skills learned. IF YOU WANT TO BOOK WITHIN 24 HOURS PLEASE CALL (828) 222- ROPE!
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Exam: Nov. 22-23, 2025
Leesburg, Alabama
As an American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA), this course is for aspiring climbing guides. The Single Pitch Instructor, SPI, program is the quintessential course to enter guiding in the United States. Learn more about the program here.
Beginner & Family Climbing
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Ice & Alpline Climbing
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Ice 101
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Private Instruction
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Rock 101 Gym to Crag Dates: December 6-7, 2025 (Sand Rock, Alabama)
Sand Rock, Alabama
Dates: December 6-7, 2025
Ready to take your climbing outside or make the leap from the gym to real rock? This intro course equips you with the essential skills to begin climbing outdoors confidently and responsibly. Whether you're brand new to climbing or looking to transition to the crag, our 101 course lays the foundation for safe and rewarding days on real rock—and sets you up for success in future courses with Pisgah Climbing School.
Curriculum or Topics Covered:
-Climbing Movement
-Belay Techniques
-Essential Gear
-Intro to Basic Anchor Building
-Crag Etiquette and "Leave No Trace" Skills
-Access to Pisgah Climbing School Private Forum and Partner Finder
Duration: 2 Days
IF YOU WANT TO BOOK WITHIN 24 HOURS PLEASE CALL (828) 222- ROPE
Rock 201 Anchor Building & Cleaning: Sept. 20-21 2025
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Rock 301 Single Pitch Trad Leading: October 4-5, 2025
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Rock 401 Partner Rescue: October 11, 2025
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Course Description: This course provides climbers with basic self rescue skills and is a great way to advance your climbing knowledge of systems and techniques. Curriculum or Topics Covered: essential knots and hitches escaping the belay and belay takeover rescue raises and lowers ascending the rope pick-offs (counter-balanced descents) crag etiquette and "Leave No Trace" skills access to Pisgah Climbing School private forum and partner finder Duration: 1 day. IF YOU WANT TO BOOK WITHIN 24 HOURS PLEASE CALL (828) 222- ROPE!
Rock 402 Advanced Multipitch Rescue: October 12, 2025
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
October 12th, 2025. Course Description: This course provides climbers with basic self rescue skills and is a great way to advance your climbing knowledge of systems and techniques. Curriculum or Topics Covered: essential knots and hitches escaping the belay and belay takeover rescue raises and lowers ascending the rope pick-offs (counter-balanced descents) crag etiquette and "Leave No Trace" skills access to Pisgah Climbing School private forum and partner finder Duration: 1 day. IF YOU WANT TO BOOK WITHIN 24 HOURS PLEASE CALL (828) 222- ROPE!
Womens Climbing Retreat - Private Bedroom
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Join us in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains for a weekend of connection, movement, and adventure. Our Women’s Climbing & Yoga Retreat is designed to help you build confidence on the rock, unwind through guided yoga, and form lasting connections with other women in the outdoors — all in the vibrant setting of Brevard, NC.
Location: Brevard, North Carolina
Dates: September 26–28, 2025
What's Included
Two days of guided rock climbing with AMGA-certified women instructors
Daily yoga sessions
All climbing gear provided
Two nights of lodging in a modern shared retreat home
Home-cooked meals each day (allergy accommodations available)
Small group size for a personalized experience
Optional coaching and technique workshops
Women's Climbing Retreat - Shared Bedroom
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
Join us in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains for a weekend of connection, movement, and adventure. Our Women’s Climbing & Yoga Retreat is designed to help you build confidence on the rock, unwind through guided yoga, and form lasting connections with other women in the outdoors — all in the vibrant setting of Brevard, NC.
Location: Brevard, North Carolina
Dates: September 26–28, 2025
What's Included
Two days of guided rock climbing with AMGA-certified women instructors
Daily yoga sessions
All climbing gear provided
Two nights of lodging in a modern shared retreat home
Home-cooked meals each day (allergy accommodations available)
Small group size for a personalized experience
Optional coaching and technique workshops