Adventure Rock wants to bring you and the outdoors together.  We're outdoor professionals, dedicated to life sports development through quality programs and services.  Classes are kept small to allow a high level of individual attentions and to minimize the negative environmental impact of larger groups.  All of our climbing trips include expert instruction, all technical climbing equipment and use of climbing shoes.  We're proud of our 23 years of climbing instruction and the high caliber of our guides.  Let us show you the ropes this summer, for the time of your life!

Please contact us for reservations for outdoor climbing or if you would like to setup private instruction.

Classes for Summer 2003
Introduction To Devil's Lake
Introduction To Anchors
Advanced Anchors
Lead Climbing
Climb Kentucky
Climb With Tom
Climbing Merit Badge

Introduction To Devil's Lake

This two day program is for those with no prior climbing experience, or for those who already know the basics of indoor climbing and would like to try their skills in the outdoor arena.  Our instructors will guide you through the basics and explain the many differences between the gym and outdoor climbing.

This course will cover all basic safety skills; belaying, knots, use and care of climbing equipment, safety issues and lots of rock climbing!

Intro To Anchors

Introduction to Anchors is a great starting point for those wishing to gain a fundamental sense of setting proper top rope anchors.  This is a prerequisite course for those who wish to take our Advanced Anchors class on their way to setting their own top rope anchors.  This course will cover gear used for top tope anchors, basic gear placements, and different ways to equalize your top rope setups.

Advanced Anchors

Advances Anchors will give you the working knowledge of the equipment and the natural surroundings needed to enjoy the world of top rope climbing.  It is a great course for those who may need a refresher on setting top rope anchors; for those who desire more knowledge of the climbing and ethics of Devil's Lake; and for everyone desiring more advanced instruction on placing anchors and setting top ropes. Prerequisites include completion of Introduction to Anchors or equivalent knowledge and proficient belay and know skills.

Climb Kentucky   

We are proud to offer an outdoor Sport Climbing class in Kentucky's beautiful Red River Gorge. Sport climbing has grown into one of the most popular aspects of climbing because it requires only a minimum amount of equipment.  This is a great opportunity for private group instruction from a guide with personal knowledge of the Red River Gorge, one of the most popular sport climbing destinations in the country.  Prerequisites include being both a 5.9 climber and proficient belay skills.

Lead Climbing

Lead Climbing is designed to give you an introduction to the world beyond top-roping.  The main emphasis will be on placing protection, the use of directional protection and securing belays.  Problem-solving scenarios and techniques to limit the risks involved with lead climbing will also be presented and discussed. 

Climb With Tom

3-Day Climbing Camp With Tom Deuchler.  Tom has spent the past 30+ years climbing rock, ice and alpine routes all over the world.  In addition to his encyclopedia-like knowledge of climbing, he has a genuine flair for helping climbers of all levels improve their skills.  This course will cover equipment, placement of protection, knots, belaying, safety measures, rappelling, and movement on the rocks. As participants progress, set-up of climbs will be performed by class members.

Climbing Merit Badge

Do the scouts in your troop want to get their Climbing Merit Badge?  Let our qualified Merit Badge Counselors help your troop achieve their goal.  This class will cover all necessary skills needed for their Climbing Merit Badge (except First Aid).  Your troop will gain confidence and knowledge while enjoying the natural surroundings, and some of the best climbing in the Midwest.