Ever consider rock climbing or rappelling? It's an exhilarating experience and just about anyone can do it. WVA offers trips through Hard Rock Climbing Services for children and adults in the New River Gorge and by pontoon boat on Summersville Lake. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced climber you'll get a challenge and all the instruction you need...(bursts of excitement and thrills are complimentary with every trip!).
We offer half day climbing and rappelling trips that are a great introduction for beginners and take place high above the whitewater rafting at the base of West Virginia's New River Gorge Bridge. Our full day course is specifically catered to your climbing needs with a variety of routes to choose from in the local area.
CLIMBING & RAPPELLING
Half Day
Shuttle from Hard Rock to Gorge
All Climbing Gear (shoes, harness, helmet etc.)
Half Day
$75.00 person
This is a perfect way to sample some climbing and rappelling in the New River Gorge for the first time. You'll learn basic techniques by spending approximately two hours rock climbing and two hours rappelling.
All climbing equipment and transportation is provided. No previous experience required.
Give it a try.
You can do it!
BASIC ROCK CLIMBING
Full Day
All Climbing Gear
Deli-style Lunch
Full Day (Min 2)
$140.00
person
Full Day (1 on 1)
$250.00
person
Our basic one day course emphasizes techniques for rock climbing problems in their infinite variety - cracks, chimneys, face and friction moves. You'll learn modern rope and equipment management and climb some of the classic routes in the New River Gorge. Hard Rock Climbing Services provides all climbing equipment, deli style lunch, transportation to and from the climbing site and our highly experienced guides will ensure you of a safe and exciting day of rock climbing in the New River Gorge. No previous experience required.
SUMMERSVILLE LAKE CLIMBING PACKAGE
Pontoon Boat Rental
All Climbing Gear
Deli-style Lunch
Full Day Pontoon
(5 or more)
$155.00
person
Full Day Pontoon (Under 5)
$165.00 person
The ultimate rock climbing adventure! Explore, by pontoon boat, the 20 miles of rock that line the shores of one of the states most scenic lakes, Summersville Lake. The pontoon boat serves as a base of operations and will allow us to move to various areas on Summersville Lake for a remote climbing experience.
SUNSET RAPPEL
NEW RIVER GORGE
2 Hours
All Climbing Gear
Min 2
2 Hour Rappel (Min 2)
$40.00
person
2 Hour Rappel (Min 2)
$40.00
person
This two hour trip is fantastic for people who have limited time and still want to experience the beauty of the New River Gorge. Rappel over a 100 foot cliff while sun is setting behind the mountains and the New River Gorge Bridge is at your side
We've got it covered. Gear, Guides & Safety.
Certified AMGA Top Rope SiteManagers on every climbing trip. The only way to truly verify if your guide is certified is to look on the AMGA list of certified guides.
In accordance with National Park Service regulations, we follow a 4:1 guest to guide ratio. We are able to accommodate groups as large as 24 and as little as 1.
All of our equipment and gear is inspected on a daily basis and replaced as needed.
ALL climbing guides are all Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified.
All of our guides are accomplished and active climbers.
Ask about Instructional Clinics and other options.
Don't Forget! Don't forget to bring your swimsuit, towel and suntan lotion on your Summersville Lake pontoon boat climbing trip.
Mix It Up! It's easy to tack on a 1/2 Rock Climb or Sunset Rappel to your New River Whitewater Rafting Trip for a complete adventure vacation!
Hard Rock Climbing West Virginia Adventures partners with area experts at Hard Rock Climbing Services to offer a variety of rock climbing and rappelling courses in the New River Gorge and Summersville Lake areas.
Great For Families Our Summersville Lake Pontoon Boat adventure is great for family and group vacations. Full day Scout Merit Badges trips are also available.
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PO Box 243, Glen Jean, West Virginia (WV) 25846 - mailing
231 Wood Mountain Road, Glen Jean, West Virginia 25846 - physical
1-800-292-0880 | 304-465-2028 - fax info@trywva.com
