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Guided Rock Climbing in North Carolina, NC near Asheville and Brevard

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Pura Vida Adventures climbing guides have led trips and explored the climbing area of Western North Carolina's Pisgah Forest near Brevard since 2000.

They have developed their skills through participation in formal climbing courses, practical work, and personal experience on North Carolina's rock and rock climbing routes around the world. They hold advanced medical wilderness certifications and have been trained in high angle rescue skills.

Location
Pura Vida Adventures’ outpost is located on Asheville Highway (Hwy 280) just seconds from the entrance to Pisgah National Forest and Brevard, North Carolina . Situated just outside Brevard, our location is convenient to Asheville, Hendersonville, Greenville/ Spartanburg and the surrounding areas.

We typically climb at Looking Glass Rock, Cedar Rock, and Pilot Rock. All three of these climbing areas are a short drive from our outpost, Brevard, and Asheville North Carolina.

Participants

Our guided climbing programs range to suite the needs of everyone, from novice scrammblers to experienced climbers, and can be combined as part of any other activity to create a complete day.

All gear is provided . All participants are required to wear helmets.

 


Discover

Discover North Carolina Rock Climbing and Rappelling

Our guided half-day beginner climbing and rappeling program emphasizes safety, instruction, and fun.

Perfect for beginners, no experience necessary, this is a great way for family or friends to spend a morning or afternoon discovering the sport of rock climbing and rappelling while vactioning in the Asheville or Brevard North Carolina area.

Participation age is five and up.

Length: 4 hours

$130 / person
$35 / Each added person up to 6


Explore

Explore North Carolina Rock Climbing and Rappelling Program

Our Most Popular Guided Trip! Like the Discover North Carolina program, this full-day of climbing and rappeling emphasizes safety, instruction, and fun. It is a great way for people to experience climbing and rappelling and also explore their ability and interest in the sport.

Length: 6 - 7 hours

Costs:

$170 / person
$45 / each additional person up to 6
contact us for group rates/discounts for 7 or more people

Suggested Program for Youth Groups!

Guided Rock Climbing Instruction Asheville, NC

Adventure

North Carolia Adventure Rock Climbing Program

Our North Carolina Adventure climbing program is for climbers with some experience looking for further instruction and a multi pitch climbing experience.

This guided program can focus more on the instruction of anchor building or a multipitch climbing experience based on the needs and wants of the participant.

The program emphasizes safety, instruction, knowledge, and fun.

Length: Full day program (7 - 9 hours)

Costs:

$250 /for the first person

$100 each additional person up to three people

Limit of 3 participants. Participation age is 15 and up.

Multipitch climbing and instruction. Great for experienced participants
wanting to experience more than top roping. A great course for participants looking to aspire to greater heights as a climber.

No experience necessary

 

2 Day Rock Climbing Program

Length- Two Days, Cost $250 per person minimmum of two people, max 6 people

Course scheduled 8/14 and 8/15 (Individuals welcome)

Cabin Rental available for an additional $125 a night

This course is designed to provide you with competence and confidence on ropes basic rock climbing skills. It covers all skills beginning climbers shoul learn including proper gear and how it should be rigged, belaying and rappelling techniques, knots, prussic knots, and climbing techniques.
The second day goes into natural and artificial anchor building for top rope set up. This program also allows for a sufficient amount of climbing time to gain additional climbing experience. Accomodations not provided

 

 

Adventure Racing Program

Let us certify you for your next big adventure race!

 

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Rappelling Programs

Our guided half-day rappelling program emphasizes safety, instruction, and fun.

Not interested in climbing but want to do some rappelling , this is your program

Perfect for beginners, no experience necessary, this is a great way for family or friends to spend a morning or afternoon rappeling while vactioning in the Asheville or Brevard North Carolina area.

Participation age is five and up.

Length: 3-4 hours

$150 / up to 3 people
$50 / Each added person after 3 people

 

  
See also How to Book

Please contact Pura Vida Adventures 772-579-0005 contact@pvadventures.com if you would like more information or are interested in booking a trip.

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Sometimes climbers sound like they are speaking another language. Here's a few of our favorite climbing terms:

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Canyoneering

Pura Vida Adventures Canyoneering programs are a combination of climbing, rappeling, waterfalls, swimming holes, and rock climbing. If you want a true multi sport adventure this trip is for you.

 

Explore Canyoneering

This program is focused toward families, groups, and other who have experienced rock climbing and want a bit more adventure. It is also for any person or group looking for a unique adventure that combines climbing, rappeling, and water activities. Limit of six participants.

Length: 6 - 7 hours

Costs:

$185 / person
$45 / additional people up to 6

Suggested Program for Youth and Families

 

Adventure Canyoneering

This is our full day canyoneering experience. Participants should be in good physical shape and consistently maintain a high level of fitness. This trip is 7-9 hours of climbing, rappeling, bouldering, and "full on adventure. Limit of four participants.

Length: Full day program (7 - 9 hours)

Costs:

$150 per person minnimum of 2ppl, maximum of 6ppl

Limit of 6 participants. Participation age is 15 and up.

More Canyoneering details available here

Southeastern Mountaineering

This is a premier multisport activity. Combine hiking, fixed ropes climbing, rock climbing, and rappelling for the perfect winter adventure. Enjoy spectcular views and experience the freedom of visibility that the views from the top of the rock provides.

Length: (7-8 hours)

Costs:

$185 / person
$45 / additional people up to 6

Group Pricing

We offer the best group rates/discounts for climbing. Group rock climbing rates start at 7 people. Contact us contact@pvadventures.com or 772-579-0005 to get a quote for your group. Prices start at $400

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I wanted to let you know what a PERFECT AWESOME EXCELLENT time Bev and I had yesterday!!! 
I hope you have a wonderful day and weekend, and thank you for providing a great service!---Pam Eskridge (Explore Climbing Participant)
 
 

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