Metrorock Climbing School
About us
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MetroRock believes in nurturing the complete climber. We hope that for many, the gym is just the start. We know that for many, the true allure of climbing is the promise of adventure, and connection to the natural world. We open the door to the wide world of climbing outside, step outside with us!
Our team of guides live, work, and climb here. We know, and love our local crags, and we think you will too!
Our goal is to help you reach yours. Whether that’s a first outdoor climbing experience, or preparing for the trip of a lifetime, we’d love to climb with you.
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Q: What’s the difference between participating in open enrollment courses and private bookings?
A: Open enrollment offerings are available to anyone, up to the course capacity, and are scheduled at our convenience. Any of these courses, as well as custom outings may be booked by an individual or private party at any time, and may be hosted at any suitable venue. Private courses are tailored to the experience and ambition of the group, while open enrollment courses prioritize accessibility for the whole group.
Q: What does it cost to climb with MCS?
A: A comprehensive list of program prices may be found below. Prices per participant. For a quote on a custom outing go to the custom outing inquiry form.
Q: Where can I get more information?
A: Still have some questions? Navigate to the page specific course page for a course description, prerequisites, and more. Or drop us a line anytime! mcs@metrorock.com
Meet the Team
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Joe Santo
MCS Coordinator
AMGA SPI
Adventure climbing and snow sliding enthusiast, Joe has a passion for alpine movement and technical objectives. More often, you’ll find him romping at Red Rocks, pebble wrestling in Pawtuckaway, falling off Crow Hill’s Fisherman’s wall, or clipping bolts in Rumney. He likes those things a lot too! -
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Scott Waller
AMGA SPI
Scott is a lifelong educator who loves working with clients both on and off the wall. Whether it is a new skill, a sweet climbing technique or the simple understanding that getting to the top is not always the point, he firmly believes there is a lesson to be learned whenever you go out climbing. You can often find Scott romping around the crags at Rose Ledge or desperately slapping up blocks in Lynn Woods. Let’s learn something new!
Crag Days
Enjoy a half or full day of top rope climbing at any one of the area’s stellar crags. Get to know Red Rocks, Pawtuckaway, Crow Hill, or another local area of your choice. Try climbing outdoors for the first time, or just enjoy a day of rock climbing with friends new and old.
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Bouldering area Tour
A half day outing! We’ll show you the ins & outs of a local bouldering area - Learn where to park, how to get around, find a new project and more.
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Gym to Crag Series
Guided days with a focus on instruction, translating indoor experience to outdoor proficiency.
Learning focused day of top rope climbing. Understand the differences between gym and outdoor top rope climbing.
A full day course designed to teach indoor lead climbers everything they need to know to confidently transition to sport climbing outdoors. Hanging draws, establishing and cleaning anchors, and navigating the additional hazards of climbing outside.
A full day course designed to teach the foundational concepts of building and managing top rope anchor systems. Participants will learn to build safe, easy to use top rope systems utilizing fixed protection, and natural features.
A full day course designed to teach indoor boulderers the skills to boulder outside! Topics include spotting technique, pad placement, LNT principles and general ethics.
Specialty courses
Guided days with a focus on specific climbing skills.
A half day course designed to introduce climbers to the basics of rappelling. Rappelling is a foundational skill for outdoor climbers. Understand when and why it is most appropriate to rappel. Understand the risks associated with rappelling, and how to mitigate them through system and process management.
A full day course to teach basic rescue techniques to protect yourself and your partners. This course will introduce you to ascending, hauling, and load transfer techniques - vital skills for the passionate rock climber.
Learn how various forms of traditional protection work, how, and where to apply each. Identify and asses placements, understand potential modes of failure, and test placements in a controlled environment.
