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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 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.
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Discover |
Discover North Carolina Rock Climbing and Rappeling Program 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 rappeling while vactioning in the Asheville or Brevard North Carolina area. Participation age is five and up. Length: 4 hours $130 / person |
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Explore |
Explore North Carolina Rock Climbing and Rappeling 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 rappeling and also explore their ability and interest in the sport. Length: 6 - 7 hours Costs: $170 / person Suggested Program for Youth Groups! |
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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: $200 / person Limit of 3 participants. Participation age is 15 and up. Multipitch climbing and instruction. Great
for experienced participants Adventure Racing Program Let us certify you for your next big adventure race! |
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Rappelling Programs
Our guided half-day rappeling program emphasizes safety, instruction, and fun. , this is your program
Not interested in climbing but want to do some rappelling
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
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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:
$215 / 1 person
$300 / 2 people
$375 / 3 people
$425 / 4 people
Limit of 4 participants. Participation age is 15 and up.
Southeastern Mountaineering
This is our premier winter 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 winter forest provides.
Length: (7-8 hours)
Costs:
$185 / person
$45 / additional people up to 6
