Experiences

I've been climbing all over Southern California for over a decade. I know the walls, the approaches, and I'll tailor the day to what you want to work on.

Intro to Outdoor Climbing

You don't need to know anything coming in. I'll teach you how to tie in, belay, and move on rock. We'll go at your pace, and by the end of the day you'll have a solid foundation to build on.

  • ✓ Harness fitting and gear basics
  • ✓ Knots and hitches
  • ✓ Belay technique and partner communication
  • ✓ Footwork and body positioning on rock
  • ✓ Making the jump from the gym to outdoor climbing

Sport Climbing

If you've been top-roping and want to start leading on bolts, or you're already leading and want to climb harder outside, this is for you. There's no shortage of great sport routes out here.

  • ✓ Lead climbing and clipping technique
  • ✓ Reading routes from the ground
  • ✓ Practicing falls so they feel less scary
  • ✓ Strategies for redpointing and onsighting

Trad Climbing

This is the stuff I get most excited about. Trad climbing means placing your own protection and relying on your own judgment. It's the most self-reliant way to climb and there's nothing quite like it. I'll teach you to build solid anchors, place gear you can trust, and climb cracks from fingers to fists. Southern California is home to some world-class trad climbing within a 2 hour radius of LA/OC

  • ✓ Placing cams, nuts, and other protection
  • ✓ Anchor Building
  • ✓ Crack climbing
  • ✓ Rope Management
  • ✓ Self-rescue basics

Guided Days

Maybe you just want to get outside and climb without worrying about the logistics. Tell me what sounds fun — a day at Joshua Tree, some routes at Malibu Creek, a trip out to Tahquitz — and I'll handle the planning. Good for first-timers, visiting climbers, or anyone who wants a local who knows the spots.

  • ✓ I'll pick the crag and routes based on your goals
  • ✓ Flexible scheduling
  • ✓ All gear provided if you need it
  • ✓ Photos of your day on the rock
  • ✓ Tips on what to work on next

Ready to Climb?

Give me a call and we'll figure out the right plan for you.

(714) 244-9286