The New River Gorge is one of the best climbing sites on the East Coast. Recognized for the high quality sandstone cracks, faces and aretes, as well as the wide variety (1600+ routes listed to date) of climbs, the NRG has some of the finest climbing around. We divide the climbing areas into two zones. The Upper Gorge, where most of the climbing is at ACE Adventure Center, features private climbing up to 80 feet, with routes ranging from 5.5 to 5.10. The Lower Gorge has miles of canyon rim National Park Service cliffs from 50-150 feet, with routes ranging from 5.7 to 5.12. In the Lower Gorge, Park Service guidelines limit group size to 12 people per location, with a 4:1 climber/instructor ratio. We recommend large groups to climb on ACE property.

Rainier Mountaineering, Inc.

Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. was incorporated in 1969 by Louis Whittaker and W. Gerald Lynch, and is currently owned and operated by Lou and Peter Whittaker together with Joseph Horiskey. Our staff of highly skilled and experienced mountain guides teaches the very latest in modern snow and ice climbing techniques. We are committed to setting the standard in guiding excellence by providing professional instruction. This is reflected in the programs we offer..

OWLS

Back Country Found

Sierra Rock Climbing School

Outward Bound Wilderness

Adventure Bound