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-Intro to Climbing
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-Self-Rescue Clinic
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~ Wednesday Workshops at City Climb
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Small Cliffs Guiding
-Intro to Climbing
-Sport Climbing Intro
-Trad Climbing Intro
-Self-Rescue Clinic
-Top Rope Anchors
-Large Groups
- Private Rock Climbing
- Hiking and Backpacking
- Private Winter Climbing
- Private Hiking and Backpacking
~ Wednesday Workshops at City Climb
~ Who We Are
~ Our Guides
~ Contact
~ Winter Gear List
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-Intro to Climbing
-Sport Climbing Intro
-Trad Climbing Intro
-Self-Rescue Clinic
-Top Rope Anchors
-Large Groups
Folder: - Private Instruction
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- Private Rock Climbing
- Hiking and Backpacking
- Private Winter Climbing
Folder: - Hiking and Backpacking
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- Private Hiking and Backpacking
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Upcoming Courses!
Top Rope Anchors Group Class - PINNACLE ROCK, CT
Apr 18
Apr 18, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Top Rope Anchors Group Class - PINNACLE ROCK, CT
Apr 18, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Gym climbers, this is for you! Join us in Killingworth, CT and learn how to construct anchors for climbing. ONLY $200! If you want to become self-sufficient this fall, and climb more outdoors, then this is for you! We will cover all of the necessary skills to set up your own ropes, all conveniently located near the I91 corridor.

Apr 18, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM
1/2 Day Outdoor Climbing at Chatfield Hollow in Killingworth, CT
Apr 18
Apr 18, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM10:00 – 14:3010:00 AM – 2:30 PM
1/2 Day Outdoor Climbing at Chatfield Hollow in Killingworth, CT
Apr 18, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM10:00 – 14:3010:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Do you want to try climbing? Do you want to climb outdoors for the first time? Then join us near Chatfield Hollow, CT for this Intro to Outdoor Climbing Class. Only $115! No experience necessary. If you have ever wanted to see what all of the hype was about outdoor climbing, then this is the group for you! Space is limited, sign up today!

Apr 18, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM10:00 – 14:3010:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Self rescue clinic at Pinnacle Rock
Apr 19
Apr 19, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Self rescue clinic at Pinnacle Rock
Apr 19, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM

This course is for the outdoor climber who wants to be prepared for when things go awry while climbing. If you climb long enough, you will eventually run into a situation where simply knowing how to belay just won’t cut it. When that happens, are you prepared? Can you rig a non-standard rappel? Can you ascend a rope? Haul or lower a stuck or injured partner with an ATC? If the answer is no, then consider signing up for this course and learning how! Learn these skills now, and be thankful later. Space is limited for this one. Prior experience top roping is a must.

Apr 19, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM
1/2 Day Outdoor Climbing at Whitestone Cliffs in Plymouth, CT
Apr 19
Apr 19, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM10:00 – 14:3010:00 AM – 2:30 PM
1/2 Day Outdoor Climbing at Whitestone Cliffs in Plymouth, CT
Apr 19, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM10:00 – 14:3010:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Do you want to try climbing? Do you want to climb outdoors for the first time? Then join us near Plainville CT for this Intro to Outdoor Climbing Class. Only $115! No experience necessary. If you have ever wanted to see what all of the hype was about outdoor climbing, then this is the group for you! Space is limited, sign up today!

Apr 19, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM10:00 – 14:3010:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Sport Climbing Intro at Hanging Mountain in Sandisfield, MA
Apr 26
Apr 26, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sport Climbing Intro at Hanging Mountain in Sandisfield, MA
Apr 26, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Are you a climber who wants to take the next steps into the world of lead climbing? Have you seen the bolts in your gym, or at your local crag, and wondered just how in the heck to do that? If so, come learn with us! Only $200! We will teach you everything you need to know to sport climb outdoors. We will cover belayer and climber considerations, anchor building, and more! Space is limited for this one. Prior experience top roping is a must.

Apr 26, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM
1/2 Day Outdoor Climbing at Pinnacle Rock in Plainville, CT
Apr 26
Apr 26, 2026
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM12:00 – 17:0012:00 PM – 5:00 PM
1/2 Day Outdoor Climbing at Pinnacle Rock in Plainville, CT
Apr 26, 2026
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM12:00 – 17:0012:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Do you want to try climbing? Do you want to climb outdoors for the first time? Then join us near Plainville CT for this Intro to Outdoor Climbing Class. Only $115! No experience necessary. If you have ever wanted to see what all of the hype was about outdoor climbing, then this is the group for you! Space is limited, sign up today!

Apr 26, 2026
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM12:00 – 17:0012:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Trad Climbing Intro At Pinnacle Rock, Plainville, CT
May 2
May 2, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Trad Climbing Intro At Pinnacle Rock, Plainville, CT
May 2, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Learn Trad Climbing! Have you wanted to take the leap from sport climbing and learn the dark arts of Trad Climbing? Ready to unlock the final boss of rock climbing? Learn how in this 1 day small group class for only $200! This course will teach you how to place trad gear, how to build anchors, and how to lead with Trad gear. Prior lead experience indoors or sport climbing is required.

May 2, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Full Day Outdoor Climbing at Ragged Mountain in Southington, CT
May 2
May 2, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Full Day Outdoor Climbing at Ragged Mountain in Southington, CT
May 2, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Do you want to try climbing? Do you want to climb outdoors for the first time? Then join us in central CT for this Intro to Outdoor Climbing Class. Only $180! No experience necessary. If you have ever wanted to see what all of the hype was about outdoor climbing, then this is the group for you! Space is limited, sign up today!

May 2, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM
1/2 Day Outdoor Climbing at Ragged Mountain in Southington, CT
May 3
May 3, 2026
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM12:00 – 17:0012:00 PM – 5:00 PM
1/2 Day Outdoor Climbing at Ragged Mountain in Southington, CT
May 3, 2026
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM12:00 – 17:0012:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Do you want to try climbing? Do you want to climb outdoors for the first time? Then join us in central CT for this Intro to Outdoor Climbing Class. Only $180! No experience necessary. If you have ever wanted to see what all of the hype was about outdoor climbing, then this is the group for you! Space is limited, sign up today!

May 3, 2026
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM12:00 – 17:0012:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Full Day Outdoor Climbing at Whitestone Cliffs in Plymouth, CT
May 9
May 9, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Full Day Outdoor Climbing at Whitestone Cliffs in Plymouth, CT
May 9, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Do you want to try climbing? Do you want to climb outdoors for the first time? Then join us near Plymouth, CT for this Intro to Outdoor Climbing Class. Only $115! No experience necessary. If you have ever wanted to see what all of the hype was about outdoor climbing, then this is the group for you! Space is limited, sign up today!

May 9, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM
1/2 Day Outdoor Climbing at WolF Rock in Mansfield, CT
May 10
May 10, 2026
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM12:00 – 17:0012:00 PM – 5:00 PM
1/2 Day Outdoor Climbing at WolF Rock in Mansfield, CT
May 10, 2026
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM12:00 – 17:0012:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Do you want to try climbing? Do you want to climb outdoors for the first time? Then join us near Mansfield CT for this Intro to Outdoor Climbing Class. Only $115! No experience necessary. If you have ever wanted to see what all of the hype was about outdoor climbing, then this is the group for you! Space is limited, sign up today!

May 10, 2026
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM12:00 – 17:0012:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Top Rope Anchors Group Class - PINNACLE ROCK, CT
May 16
May 16, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Top Rope Anchors Group Class - PINNACLE ROCK, CT
May 16, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Gym climbers, this is for you! Join us in Killingworth, CT and learn how to construct anchors for climbing. ONLY $200! If you want to become self-sufficient this fall, and climb more outdoors, then this is for you! We will cover all of the necessary skills to set up your own ropes, all conveniently located near the I91 corridor.

May 16, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Full Day Outdoor Climbing at Pinnacle Rock in Plainville, CT
May 16
May 16, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Full Day Outdoor Climbing at Pinnacle Rock in Plainville, CT
May 16, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Do you want to try climbing? Do you want to climb outdoors for the first time? Then join us in central CT for this Intro to Outdoor Climbing Class. Only $180! No experience necessary. If you have ever wanted to see what all of the hype was about outdoor climbing, then this is the group for you! Space is limited, sign up today!

May 16, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Trad Climbing Intro At Ragged Mountain, Southington, CT
May 17
May 17, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Trad Climbing Intro At Ragged Mountain, Southington, CT
May 17, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Learn Trad Climbing! Have you wanted to take the leap from sport climbing and learn the dark arts of Trad Climbing? Ready to unlock the final boss of rock climbing? Learn how in this 1 day small group class for only $200! This course will teach you how to place trad gear, how to build anchors, and how to lead with Trad gear. Prior lead experience indoors or sport climbing is required.

May 17, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Self rescue clinic at Pinnacle Rock
May 24
May 24, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Self rescue clinic at Pinnacle Rock
May 24, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM

This course is for the outdoor climber who wants to be prepared for when things go awry while climbing. If you climb long enough, you will eventually run into a situation where simply knowing how to belay just won’t cut it. When that happens, are you prepared? Can you rig a non-standard rappel? Can you ascend a rope? Haul or lower a stuck or injured partner with an ATC? If the answer is no, then consider signing up for this course and learning how! Learn these skills now, and be thankful later. Space is limited for this one. Prior experience top roping is a must.

May 24, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sport Climbing Intro at Hanging Mountain in Sandisfield, MA
May 31
May 31, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sport Climbing Intro at Hanging Mountain in Sandisfield, MA
May 31, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Are you a climber who wants to take the next steps into the world of lead climbing? Have you seen the bolts in your gym, or at your local crag, and wondered just how in the heck to do that? If so, come learn with us! Only $200! We will teach you everything you need to know to sport climb outdoors. We will cover belayer and climber considerations, anchor building, and more! Space is limited for this one. Prior experience top roping is a must.

May 31, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM09:00 – 16:309:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Small Cliffs Guiding LLC

Hours

We are available 7 days a week for guided adventures in Connecticut, New York, and across New England! Your source for rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, hiking, and more!

Contact

smallcliffsguiding@gmail.com
(304)620-6463

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