Rock Climbing and Rappelling in the New River Gorge

Rock climbing is about walking on your fingers and toes in a vertical world. Ask a climber who's traveled this great country in search of prime climbing and they'll tell you about the New River Gorge in West Virginia. Peering up at a 60-foot wall of sandstone, the thought of hoisting yourself onto the rock may seem a bit foreign. Once you make that first move, though, it’s about getting your balance and shifting your weight to find just the right holds that make sense.

What goes up, must come down. That’s rappelling. As you prepare to lower yourself over the edge of the cliff, you’ll feel a nice little tug on the body and some experience a rush of butterflies. But once your legs are in position and your braking hand is comfortably wrapped around your hip, it’s a smooth ride all the way to the bottom.

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Upper Gorge Climb/Rappel - Half Day

• Explore what climbing and rappelling are all about on the ACE's private climbing property
• Meals: None
• Season: March-December
• Minimum Age: 8
• Difficulty: Easier (Half Day)

Rate per person: $79
Youth <17: save $5

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Upper Gorge Climb/Rappel - All Day

• Spend the day honing your rock climbing and rappelling skills in the privacy of ACE’s exclusive climbing sites
• Meals: Deli lunch
• Season: March-December
• Minimum Age: 10
• Difficulty: Intermediate

Rate per person:$110
Youth <17: save $5

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Lower Gorge Climb/Rappel - All Day

• Tackle the cliff walls of the 1,000-foot deep New River Gorge. 
• This world-class climbing environment features Endless Wall, a 7-mile long rock wall of hard sandstone with thousands of climbs for all abilities
• Meals: Deli lunch
• Season: March-December
• Minimum Age: 10
• Difficulty: Intermediate

Rate per person: $140
Youth <17: save $5