Rock climbing is a craft. The most effective way of acquiring skill in any craft is through the mentor/apprentice teaching model. Seneca Rocks Mountain Guides (SRMG) uses this model for all of our courses.

Having climbed at Seneca Rocks continuously since 1973, we are the most experienced guide service in the area. Seneca Rocks Mountain Guides is located at the base of Seneca Rocks. We are the only outdoor climbing school that has an onsite indoor Trad training facility with real rock cracks and anchoring walls. Having worked with thousands of aspiring climbers we know how to assess your climbing needs and tailor a climbing curriculum for you. Using Seneca Rocks as our daytime classroom, and our one-of-a-kind indoor Trad Training Center as our evening and weather-proof venue, you will learn the essentials of multi-pitch climbing. SRMG is the only school in the country that incorporates this unique combination of world class rock, guiding experience and state-of-the-art facilities.

Our courses begin with a review of your climbing history and goals. We then head to the rock where the mentoring begins. We begin multi-pitch climbing. You will learn critical thinking and problem solving skills while being exposed to various pre-determined scenarios. You will not find a more dedicated or qualified guide service to climb with or learn from anywhere. Our students become our friends and often our climbing partners. We encourage you to keep in touch after taking a course with us. We hope you will call, email, or stop by with any questions, or come back inside the center to review your skills on our custom anchoring walls. Please call or email if you have any questions or would like to reserve a date for a course, private guide, or group experience.

This years 7 day all inclusive SENECA TRAD CAMP will be July 9th -16th. Call for details.

Just wanted to say that we really enjoyed our climb with Justin Day on 9/12/ Justin was great. He was skilled, patient, very thorough, upbeat and encouraging, everything you expect in a guide. Plus he is a fun guy to be with on the mountain.

Bill

It's been couple weeks since I've had that wonderful experience participating in your training program. I just wanted to thank you once again for hospitality and professionalism, as well as patience teaching me valuable skills.

Vlad

I wanted to let you folks know (Justin, esp.) what a great experience I had on the rock. A unique learning experience combined with exhilaration, a bit (smile) of apprehension and awe! And added to all of that was the professionalism and expertise of my guide and the great hospitality. My mind may be at work but, my heart hasn't come home yet.

Peace,
Tom

If someone were to write a book about Tom, Bain, and Auggie, the time spent with Seneca Rocks Mountain Guides would be the climax in their coming-of-age chapter.

Debbie G.

I wanted to thank you and Justin for a great time at Seneca Rocks. I honestly thought with my disability I would have a much more difficult time but was pleasantly surprised. The instruction was great and we both really enjoyed learning not only how to climb but the various types, the history, etc.

Joseph

The time I spent at Seneca Rocks changed my life...I shall never forget the day we climbed to the summit and I shall never forget the the help and encouragement you gave to me.

Nicholas
Dayton, Ohio

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