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COMMUNITY-BASED
CLIMBING
JOIN CAMDEN’S CLIMBING COMMUNITY
Community Based Climbing is our way for meeting and climbing with people who exude friendship, support and the love for climbing. Beginners learn from competent climbers and instructors central to the Camden climbing community. Seasoned climbers learn higher level skills from Ryan and the NV Team. Join our growing community through our season kickoff event the 4th annual Camden Climbing Festival, our summertime Women's Climbing Series, Instructional Course Series, and every Sunday Tour de Camden. These experiences will broaden your skills, broaden your community, and broaden your joy!
TOUR DE CAMDEN
SUNDAYS 9AM - 1PM
Tour de Camden is back by popular demand!
This weekly community building experience is offered every Sunday morning.
Northern Vertical provides equipment and instruction for new climbers, while our certified regulars choose from a plethora of top roping options - its kind of like an outdoor climbing gym experience - fun, social, learning, and high stoke!
The name “Tour de Camden” means we hike to new Camden Hills cliffs every Sunday, sampling ten different cliffs throughout the climbing season.
Through the booking process, our guests will know how to be prepared and notified about where to meet Ryan and Team NV. All climbing equipment and instruction is provided to beginners and traveling climbers. We always meet climbers wherever they’re at on the climbing journey, providing high-value instruction and great adventures with the region’s top climbing instructors - Team NV.
We begin hiking to the cliffs at 9:00 AM sharp, so come early to get fitted for gear. Late arrivals will have to wait until next Sunday.
Rate: $95 per person
WOMEN’S CLIMBING SERIES
Women climbing with women is inspiring!
We have some exciting adventures in the works this Summer and Fall aimed at enhancing your current climbing skills in Maine’s beautiful climbing destinations with Krystal and Sarah.
These adventures will be hosted in the Camden Hills, home of Camden Climbing Festival, and Acadia National Park, home of the famous seaside destination, Otter Cliff.
Women’s Series returns to Camden for top managed belaying and rappelling systems. This incredible skill set is utilized by climbing instructors in Acadia National Park, which is where the Women’s Series adventures culminate for a full weekend experience!
Stay tuned for our summer / fall season line up!
Rate: $150/person + $25 equipment fee
Acadia Weekend: $500/person + free equipment
WHY CLIMB WITH NV?
Because you want the best climbing experience possible. Owner and head guide, Ryan Howes has been climbing in Maine for over 25 years, has been the head guide for several climbing companies, has trained thousands of climbers and guides, and has a zero-accident safety record.
His excellent instruction started with a master’s degree in experiential education and a bachelor’s in adventure therapy and adventure education leadership. He’s more than qualified to show you the ropes! His list of qualifications keeps going - click the button for his backstory and full credentials.
