Fox Mountain Guides

and Climbing School

The Southeast's only AMGA Accredited Climbing School

Rock, Ice Climbing Guides and Rock Climbing Courses in North Carolina

Rock Climbing Camps

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Purpose

The Fox Mountain Guides Rock Climbing Camp is unique as it is the Southeast's only Summer Camp Program Accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association (and one of only two in the USA). FMG Rock Camp is located in Pisgah National Forest in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina. Our programs are for Teens that want to "go to the next level" in rock climbing and go on trips that other summer camps simply cannot offer. We offer extremely small group "pro camps" with an absolute maximum group size of 8. The Camp is ideally suited for rock climbers that want to climb tones of rock but also learn about the equipment, techniques and most importantly safety skills of climbing. In the camp we trad climb single and multipitch, boulder and aid climb! FMG is deeply rooted in the Leave No Trace, ethics of climbing and the wilderness so we cover these skills as a core component of the camp. The camp is perfect for anyone wanting to one day become an instructor or guide and work towards certifications when they turn 18.

"After working as the Director of Outdoor Adventure Programming at one of Americas largest summer camps for over a decade I know what kids and teens want! I wanted to offer a higher level of rock climbing camp, similar to the ski, and tennis 'Pro Camps'. So I hired the best instructors and guides in the business that have years of experience working with children and teens and started the FMG Rock Camp.

We are unique as we offer small group climbing trips and balance climbing with learning techniques and safety skills. All of our instructors and guides are certified by the American Mountain Guides Association, a minimum of 21 years old and hold Wilderness First Responder First Aid Certification as well as completing extensive extra training from FMG. No one in the summer camp industry upholds this incredibly high standard".

Adam Fox Owner, Director

Who is it for?

The FMG Rock Camp is for 13-17 year olds who wish to climb real rock in a wilderness setting! We put emphasis on the climbers sharing the leadership of the group, so you decide what you want to do. The camps are for teens that are new to summer camps, or perhaps have done the big generic camps in the past and now want to specialize in just one area, rock climbing! There is no experience necessary for our camps. Because of the small group size we can cater to the individuals needs and tailor the experience to them.

What do we do?

Over the duration of the camp we will climb single and multipitch climbs, rappel and boulder as well as learn about climbing equipment. We look at safe climbing practices, belaying, anchors building, placing gear and lead climbing (by employing safe 'mock leading' techniques). The camps are based in the Beautiful Pisgah National Forest at the Linville Gorge and Looking Glass Rock Area wilderness locations in North Carolina. We camp out in the forest for the duration of the overnight camps.

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Email: info@foxmountainguides.com Toll Free: 1-888-28-GUIDE (48433)

Rock Climbing Guides, instruction and courses offered by the Southeast’s only AMGA Accredited Climbing School,

Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School North Carolina NC.