New River Gorge Rock Climbing

The New River Gorge National Park is home to some of the finest rock climbing and rappelling in the East. It’s the perfect place for your climbing experience.

The Progressive, Building Block Method

Rock climbing should be learned and taught from the ground up in order to manage the wide array of hazards and techniques involved in the different disciplines that comprise modern rock climbing. You must have a firm grasp of the essential skills and an understanding that people progress at different rates, yet the knowledge required of each individual climber remains constant.

With ACE's progressive building block method we start from the ground up. Our Beginner Experience climbs are designed for the absolute beginner who has never been rock climbing at all and would like to sample the sport with a minimal investment in time and gear. The Fundamental Instruction courses start with the foundation skills needed to climb safely and with confidence and our Intermediate coursesbrings out the essence and adventure of true rock climbing as you learn to multi-pitch climb on the beautiful cliffs of West Virginia. Finally, in our Advanced courses, you will learn to lead climb and to teach others the sport that you have grown to love. For people who have climbing experience and would like to expand their knowledge, our building block method allows us to assess your current abilities and place you in a course that will meet your needs and abilities.