Whether you are just getting into climbing and are looking for proper instruction, or maybe you are experienced climbers and are looking for a guide who has many years of experience climbing in this area, I can find something to accommodate you.
There are many different styles of climbing and NEPA offers something for everyone. Whatwver your preference , bouldering , sport climbing, or my favorite - traditional - there is a venue here for all.
We offer guided service for, Paradise, The Library, Hawk Rock, Mainwall, Squirrel Rock,& Tilbury Rocks.
Mainwall: Mixed venue , sport, trad, and bouldering. The high point is at about 80 feet . This area has some very good beginner routes for those just starting to lead traditional routes, and for those who want a challenge Mainwall has some short but hard cracks as well as 5.13 face climbing.
The Library: Predominantly sport venue with a few classic traditional routes. The area is only 40 feet high but many of the climbs are sustained, technical , or both . With routes that range from 5.6 to 5.13 and a short 15 min approach , this is a good place to begin your sport leading skills ,and its a good area to transition from gym climbing to rock.
Hawk Rock: Mixed venue, sport , trad , bouldering . Full day trips only, hike in and out = 4 miles. The best times to go here are Spring and Autumn when the leaves are changing. What can I say? It is great climbing with a view. From the top you get a good idea of what the land looked like when the mining was going on in the 1800’s and early 1900‘s… .
Paradise: Mixed venue, predominantly trad with some hard sport. This is by far my favorite local place to climb and train. The high point is 85 feet , and there are traditional routes that range from 5.3 to 5.13c. This area has the most traditional ethic in the area .There are no walk offs or top access like the other venues. All toprope setups must be earned by leading up a route to the anchors.
Squirrel Rock: Bouldering on high friction sandstone with a few trad and sport routes. The rock here is a soft sandstone (grit) about the consistency of 120 grit sand paper. The trad and sport lines range up to 50 feet high . Most come here to boulder , with problems ranging from v0 to v10 , you can bet you will get in a good workout.
Tilbury: Mixed venue, trad and sport. The area ranges in height up to 90 feet and has established routes from 5.5 to 5.13. There is something here for level.
