Spend a full day learning to climb together with a private family focus
8 Hours
Up to 6 people
Instruction, belaying, rappelling
Get a full day of rock climbing instruction designed for families with kids 17 or younger, from first-timers to experienced climbers. You’ll focus on confidence, communication, and key climbing skills with time on the rock.
A half-day option is recommended for children ages 6 and under.
Cancel 30+ days before booking to reschedule or request a refund. Cancel 14–29 days before booking and your payment can be applied to another booking. Cancel 13 days or sooner and your deposit/payment is forfeited.
Product ID: R8928F
Choose this option if your group includes children age 17 or younger at any experience level. It’s designed to build confidence and skills together as a family or friend group.
No. A half-day option is recommended for children ages 6 and under.
You focus on confidence on the rock, safety systems, communication, knots, proper use of equipment, belaying, and rappelling.
2733 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH, 03860, US
The guides here consistently earn praise for their ability to work with everyone from nervous beginners to advanced climbers pushing their limits. Paul, Ryan, Conrad, and the rest of the team get mentioned repeatedly for being patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely skilled at adapting to different needs. Families with young kids and those with special needs specifically highlight how well the guides adjust their approach, creating successful days for everyone involved. The booking process is smooth, and staff members go out of their way to match clients with the right guide for their situation. What really stands out is the range of expertise available. College groups come back year after year for stress-free trips, intermediate climbers get pushed to tackle bigger objectives like Moby Grape, and complete beginners leave feeling proud of what they accomplished. The technical courses, from top rope setting to big wall climbing, receive the same high marks for thoughtful instruction and real-world application. Cathedral Ledge and other White Mountain locations provide the perfect backdrop, and guides clearly know how to select routes that challenge without overwhelming their clients.
Our 11 year old granddaughters had a private full day rock climbing lesson. They absolutely loved it. They had so much fun. We really enjoyed watching them climb to the top of Square Ledge several times! Everett, their guide, was so personable, patient, encouraging and professional. The girls are looking forward to doing it again! We would recommend Internationally Mountain Climbing School very much!!
Pat Diodati
July 31, 2026
Our 11 year old granddaughters had a private full day rock climbing lesson. They absolutely loved it. They had so much fun. We really enjoyed watching them climb to the top of Square Ledge several times! Everett, their guide, was so personable, patient, encouraging and professional. The girls are looking forward to doing it again! We would recommend Internationally Mountain Climbing School very much!!
Pat Diodati
July 31, 2026
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