Interested in rock climbing, but have never been? Join us for this 4-hour clinic designed for the beginning rock climber and learn what it is all about! No climbing experience is necessary.

This course will get you up to speed quickly and is focused on getting you to the top a few times as you learn the basics of climbing. The course begins with a short introduction to climbing gear and safety that includes basic communication techniques, belaying skills, and essential knots. We’ll start you out on some easy climbing terrain so you can comfortably belay for the first time on real rock, and learn to trust your partner while climbing.

The rest of the time is spent climbing and practicing skills! We will treat you to a fantastic experience and expose you to a safe, fun, and exciting climbing environment.

Where: Boise’s Black Cliffs

Dates: 3/29, 4/12 or 6/14

Skill Level: Beginner.

Duration: 4 Hours

What We Provide: All technical climbing equipment (shoes, harness, helmet, carabiners, belay device, rope)

What You Need: Lunch and water, basic outdoor clothing and footwear

Rates: $155 Per Person

Course Minimum is 2 people, you will be notified 24 hours prior to your course if we can’t proceed because the minimum has not been met.

Rappelling isn’t just used in climbing. It is used in backpacking, caving, canyoneering, and many other environments requiring a descent. This course will teach you different types of rappels and guide you through the experience of rappelling. We created this course to introduce new climbers interested in gaining new skills and abilities. And to provide a specific skillset to aspiring cavers, backpackers, and canyon hikers who need rappel training.

Where: Boise’s Black Cliffs

Dates: 4/27 & 9/27

Skill Level: Beginner

Duration: 4 Hours

What We Provide: All technical climbing equipment (shoes, harness, helmet, carabiners, belay device, rope)

What You Need: snacks and water, basic outdoor clothing and footwear

Rates: $155 Per Person

Course Minimum is 2 people, you will be notified 24 hours prior to your course if we can’t proceed because the minimum has not been met.

Idaho Mountain Guides has partnered with Vertical View and The Commons Climbing Gyms to offer The Gym to Crag Climbing Course. This two-day adventure is perfect for climbers looking to transition from indoor to outdoor climbing.

What to Expect:

Day 1: Transition to Outdoor Class

Learn essential skills for outdoor climbing and prepare for your outdoor adventure.

Day 2: Guided Outdoor Climbing Trip

Put your new skills to the test on a guided climb at the iconic Black Cliffs.

Climbers will learn to set up top rope systems, how to break down an anchor and safely descent, and advanced climbing techniques. This course will NOT provide lead climbing instruction, but a subsequent course will. 

Skill Level: Intermediate

Duration: 2 hours indoor/ 4 Hours Outdoor

What We Provide: All technical climbing equipment (shoes, harness, helmet, carabiners, belay device, rope)

What You Need: snacks and water, basic outdoor clothing and footwear

Rates: $155 Per Person

Course Minimum is 3 people, you will be notified 24 hours prior to your course if we can’t proceed because the minimum has not been met.

Vertical View Offerings: 4/18-4/19, 5/16-5/17, 6/27-6/28 & 10/3-10/4

Our sport climbing courses teach students to lead on bolts, set sport anchors, clean sport anchors and rappel. These courses are most appropriate for students who have some experience in the gym or outdoors and are looking to gain independence climbing outside.

Where: Boise’s Black Cliffs

Dates: 4/5, 5/31 & 8/9

Skill Level: Intermediate

Duration: 4 Hours

What We Provide: All technical climbing equipment (shoes, harness, helmet, carabiners, belay device, rope)

What You Need: snacks and water, basic outdoor clothing and footwear

Rates: $155 Per Person

Course Minimum is 2 people, you will be notified 24 hours prior to your course if we can’t proceed because the minimum has not been met.

Your climbing skills are advancing, and you are having fun! Learning how to trad climb will open up an entire new climbing world to you. This course teaches you how to build basic anchors and place protection using nuts, cams, and other protective gear. This 4-hour course will teach you the best practices for traditional climbing. You will learn how to set up EARNEST anchors using a variety of gear as well as natural features including cracks & boulders. Our focus is to provide you with the resources needed to be able to climb on your own. We emphasize safety and hands-on skill practice, getting you one step closer to setting up top ropes safely. This will set you on the path of climbing independently with confidence. You will learn how to determine what gear to carry, how to place and use cams, nuts, and natural anchors, basic rope management, belaying from the anchor, route planning, and developing a “trad climbing mindset.”

Where: Boise’s Black Cliffs

Dates: 4/19, 5/3, 7/12, 9/13 & 10/11

Skill Level: Advanced

Duration: 4 Hours

What We Provide: All technical climbing equipment (shoes, harness, helmet, carabiners, belay device, rope)

What You Need: snacks and water, basic outdoor clothing and footwear

Rates: $165 Per Person

Course Minimum is 2 people, you will be notified 24 hours prior to your course if we can’t proceed because the minimum has not been met.

Self-Rescue is a critical (and hopefully never used climbing skill). Our self-rescue seminar is 6-hours and will give you a broad overview and provide you with a basic understanding of how to handle a bad situation. We first focus on minimizing opportunities for an accident or incident. We teach efficient systems designed to help you practically solve situations. Self-rescue is an essential skill whether you’re lead climbing, top-roping, or even just belaying.

Where: Boise’s Black Cliffs

Dates: 6/21 & 10/18

Skill Level: Advanced

Duration: 6 Hours

What We Provide: All technical climbing equipment (shoes, harness, helmet, carabiners, belay device, rope)

What You Need: snacks and water, basic outdoor clothing and footwear

Rates: $180 Per Person

Course Minimum is 2 people, you will be notified 24 hours prior to your course if we can’t proceed because the minimum has not been met.

Don’t want to join a bunch of strangers? Don’t like the dates we have offered? Hire a guide for a truly custom experience. Want to learn new things? Hire a Guide! Just want to climb and have someone hang all the ropes and set all the anchors? Hire a Guide!

Whether you're a first-time rock climber learning the basics or an experienced climber wanting to advance your skills, we have guides available for all abilities. Want to just climb all day? We can hang all the ropes, set all gear and belay you all day long! Prefer to enhance your skills? We offer fully guided climbing days for lead climbing, anchor building, as well as traditional rock climbing (with cams and stoppers).

Need tips, pointers and just someone to help you get to the next level? Hire one of our guides for a dedicated day of climbing with just you, or you and friends and progress to the next level faster than if you were to try progressing on your own.

Where: Boise Black Cliffs

Skill Level: All

Duration: 8 Hours

What We Provide: All technical climbing equipment (shoes, harness, helmet, carabiners, belay device, rope)

What You Need: snacks and water, basic outdoor clothing and footwear

Rates: Total Cost: Must be booked under one booking:

1 Climber = $625

2 Climbers = $1050

3 Climbers= $1275

4 Climbers = $1700

5 Climbers = $2125

6 Climbers = $2550

Don’t want to join a bunch of strangers? Don’t like the dates we have offered? Hire a guide for a truly custom experience. Want to learn new things? Hire a Guide! Just want to climb and have someone hang all the ropes and set all the anchors? Hire a Guide!

Don’t have a full day of time, energy or talent? Hire a guide for half a day!

Whether you're a first-time rock climber learning the basics or an experienced climber wanting to advance your skills, we have guides available for all abilities. Want to just climb all day? We can hang all the ropes, set all gear and belay you all day long! Prefer to enhance your skills? We offer fully guided climbing days for lead climbing, anchor building, as well as traditional rock climbing (with cams and stoppers).

Need tips, pointers and just someone to help you get to the next level? Hire one of our guides for a dedicated day of climbing with just you, or you and friends and progress to the next level faster than if you were to try progressing on your own.

Where: Boise Black Cliffs

Skill Level: All

Duration: 4 Hours

What We Provide: All technical climbing equipment (shoes, harness, helmet, carabiners, belay device, rope)

What You Need: snacks and water, basic outdoor clothing and footwear

Rates: Total Cost: Must be booked under one booking:

1 Climber = $400

2 Climbers = $600

3 Climbers= $600

4 Climbers = $800

5 Climbers = $1000

6 Climbers = $1200