Spend a weekend climbing the steep, conglomerate knobby walls at Pinnacles National Monument only two hours south of the San Francisco Bay Area. Pinnacles offers great climbing with overnight camping nearby. In the evening settle into a well deserved catered meal complete with appetizers & desert.

A wide range of climbs from 5.6 through 5.10 will be set-up throughout the weekend and MAS guides will be happy to assist you in improving your outdoor climbing techniques. For those interested we will offer a "top-rope" anchor clinic to help you gain understanding and confidence in setting up your own climbs in the future.

Teenagers are encouraged to join MAS for this fun and exciting week of outdoor rock climbing. It doesn't matter if you are new to climbing or have been scaling the walls for years, MAS aims to help you develop into a proficient, courteous and safe outdoor rock climber.

Over 5 days we explore a number of nearby climbing sites to experience a variety of climbing surfaces from low angle faces to steep cracks. In addition we will also venture into great bouldering sites to practice proper spotting and improve climbing technique.

This program is based from a group campsite at Lake Alpine. Participants will be responsible for helping to prepare and serve nutritious and tasty meals. Each evening we settle around a campfire to unwind and share tales of the day.

All aspects of this camp will be supervised and monitored for safety and appropriate behavior. MAS staff are looking forward to sharing the exciting sport of outdoor rock climbing with your teenagers. This is an experience of a life time!

Skills Covered:

• Safe belay techniques (or review & refine)
• Outdoor climbing site safety
• Leave No Trace climbing and camping considerations
• Personal climbing skills (face, crack & bouldering)
• "Bomber" top-rope anchor construction
• Rappelling techniques (including back-ups)
• Climber self-rescue skills
• Sport & Trad lead climbing: (with top-rope back-up)

Lover's Leap is likely the best moderate (5.7 - 5.10) multi-pitch climbing site in California, if not the nation.  Quick access, easy walk-off descents and good camping, no wonder Lover's Leap is on every rock climber's wish list.  Climbers of similar ability will be paired to best challenge your climbing.

Let MAS friendly and knowledgeable guides lead and share with you some of the best climbs in the area during this two day program. You will learn plenty of "hands-on" practical multi-pitch skills along the way. You can expect between 5-7 pitches per day and the bouldering opportunities in the evening are top-notch.

For 1 day programs check out our Lovers Leap "Classic" Adventures.

Spectacular Sierra granite multi-pitch climbing and riverside camping define this wild and remote adventure only 2 hours from Sacramento. Both crack and face multi-pitch climbs from 5.7 - 5.10 abound and range from 3-11 pitches in length. Participants will be paired with similar climbers to ensure that everybody gets on the best climbs for their ability. Maximum guide/client ratio is 2:1 so everybody gets individualized attention and tons of climbing.

"Great campsite & even better climbing. I had no idea how cool this area was and look forward to returning soon." (Rebecca Walls - 2005)

This intensive two day program is designed for aspiring alpine rock climbers wishing to gain valuable experience in the High Sierra.   A blend of snow and rock climbing will be used to ascend the North Arete (5.7 III) of Matterhorn Peak (12,279 feet) in the Sawtooth Range outside Bridgeport, CA.  A low student to guide ratio (2:1) will assist in climbing efficiency and maximize your experience. This route has been rated as one of the top 100 alpine rock climbs in the High Sierra; we think you will agree!

"I exhausted but totally stoked. Thanks for helping me reach the top, this was truly a great trip." (Marty Fuller - 2006)