Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School

06/09/2026

AMG Weekly Roundup!

This is a new thing we’ll be doing each week to showcase all the fun we’ve got going on at AMG, and oh man this week was a good one!
From South Wall multi pitch, to clients leading, to classic Sea Cliff sessions, we sure had a great mix of guiding this week!

Let’s start with these shots from of Liz at the South Wall. A strong climber from Tennessee, this was her first time on sticky New England granite! They explored Otter Cliffs and South Wall, working on up-down transitions.

Next we’ve got Matt who booked 3 days in a row! He was already a strong trad leader but wanted to work on refining his multi pitch systems and also lead some classics. He lead at Otter and the South Wall, including some more intricate trad leads such as Guillotine 5.10a and Connecticut Cracks 5.11a. Something you can only do after building trust with your guide.

Last but not least we’ve got some shots by from the sea cliffs! This crew went out to South Otter Cliffs and enjoyed a variety of different pitches, some base managed, and some above the ocean. This includes the classic Eagles Lair 5.1. A gentle route that starts just barely above the ocean, a unique experience that’s still very approachable for brand new climbers!

06/07/2026

Did you know we do guided hikes?
That’s right, while we’re primarily known for guided rock and ice climbing, we also offer guided hiking in Acadia National Park and beyond!
Wether you’re looking to learn more about the natural history, get to know the local spots you won’t hear about from Chat GPT, or just don’t want to hike alone, we’re here to put together the best guided hike possible for you!
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Call 207-866-7562 to book today!

06/03/2026

Happy Pride Month!!! We have some awesome clinics and climbing sessions available this month for an awesome discount, especially if you sign up with friends!!

Note the DATE CHANGE for our q***r climbing day ~ it will now be at the end of the month on Saturday June 27th instead of this coming weekend. Folks who attend get a discount on an additional half day session if they want to go on an adventure to a different spot in Acadia!!

In two weeks, we have an awesome anchor building clinic for you! Folks who attend get a discount on an additional half day of guiding to get support on practicing your skills.

On Tuesday, June 16, we have an EVENING climbing session for local climbers who want to come get pitches in at Otter Cliffs for golden hour!!

For every one of these events, folks get a discount if they sign up in groups of 3 or more.

05/28/2026

If you have a passion for climbing, gear, and conquering big cliffs, this camp is tailor-made for you. With a smaller camper-to-guide ratio, you’ll receive maximum individual attention and tackle more complex climbing routes.

Distinguished as one of the few climbing camps in the U.S. guiding teens on multi-pitch climbs and imparting the skills of traditional lead climbing, this camp offers an opportunity for proficient participants to lead routes after demonstrating their skills on “mock” leads.

The primary objectives are to introduce traditional lead climbing skills and engage in climbs with greater commitment compared to RockPro II or III. The emphasis is on refining efficiency in climbing techniques while fostering friendships, independence, and strength amidst the stunning outdoors of New Hampshire and Maine.

We still have availability on our July 12 Camp, and we’d love for you to join us! Call 207-866-7562 or book online to register today!
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📸 and from the Rock Pro IV in Conway!

05/27/2026

🏕️ Summer 2026 is filling up faster than the crag on a sunny spring day.

Four of our camp weeks are already sold out, and several others have just a handful of spots remaining. If you or your climber have been on the fence, now's the time to reserve your spot!

Still open:
🟢 Mountain Monkeys · June 29
🟢 RockPro I · July 6
🟢 RockPro II Girls · July 19
🟢 RockPro III Clifton · July 5
🟢 RockPro IV · July 12
🟢 RockPro II Acadia · August 16

Visit ClimbAcadia.org to register for camps and find out more about our amazing child and teen programs.

Rock Climbing and Mountaineering School

05/19/2026

Last spots for May SPI courses! One opening each.

Only one seat remains in each of our May AMGA Single Pitch Instructor courses in Acadia National Park:

🧗 May 22–24 - Bar Harbor / Acadia National Park
🧗 May 26–28 - Bar Harbor / Acadia National Park
$650 (AMGA course fee included)

Led by Jon Tierney, IFMGA/AMGA Mountain Guide and the primary founder and longtime director of the original AMGA climbing instructor program. 25+ years, 200+ courses, students from across the US and around the world.

The SPI course transitions capable recreational climbers into climbing instructors, focused on the technical and educational skills used in single pitch instruction. Built for outdoor instructors, aspiring guides, and anyone running top rope programs at camps, schools, universities, or climbing schools.

Prerequisites: 18+, 12+ months climbing experience, 15+ traditional leads, comfortable on 5.8 top rope.

One spot each.
Register at acadiamountainguides.com, email [email protected] or call 207-866-7562

05/18/2026

Mountain Monkeys Rock Climbing and Adventure Camp is an ideal starting point for young enthusiasts eager to explore a range of outdoor, human-powered activities. This program is for ages 7-9. It’s a condensed version of our Young Explorer and RockPro I camps, which a safe and enjoyable platform for learning outdoor skills, fostering self-confidence, and promoting teamwork.

Our camps prioritize self-discovery, responsibility, fitness, and, most importantly, fun – it’s all about the adventure! Parents can anticipate small-group enjoyment and outdoor excitement led by qualified, safety-conscious guides. Whether scaling Beehive and swimming at Sand Beach or engaging in seaside rock climbing and exploring lobster traps, each day promises a new and thrilling experience.

Want to join us for a Mountain Monkeys Camp this summer? Call 207-866-7562 to reserve your spot today. Or check out our website for more!

05/06/2026

Rock Pro III is a sport climbing camp for teens, that makes a perfect progression from indoor climber, to crag expert. It’s especially popular for kids who are on comp teams, but you don’t need to have any lead climbing experience to participate.

During a Rock Pro III, campers will get professional instruction from AMGA certified guides on all things sport climbing, including:
- Proper clipping technique
- Cleaning various anchors (quick clips, chains, rappel rings etc).
- Building self equalized and pre equalized anchors.
- How to safely clean wandering sport routes.
- Stick clip 101
*Campers who come with previous sport climbing experience can often learn more advanced skills such as rappelling, or sport multi pitch skills*

We offer Rock Pro III in Rumney NH (world class sport climbing destination), and Clifton (hidden gem sport climbing destination in Maine). Multiple dates are offered throughout the summer. Check out our website for more details! Link in bio.

05/02/2026

Save the dates, tell your friends and get STOKED for these q***r affinity clinics we have coming up in June.

These will all be run by q***r guides, for the q***r community who is local to or visiting Acadia National Park in June!!!

Sign up is LIVE on the website; space is limited and you can secure your spot NOW.

Each event has discounts for if you sign up with 3 or more folks at a time AND a discount for signing up for an additional, 1/2 day, private guiding session with one of our guides to bring the adventure to a new cliff or practice your new skills!

Celebrate pride month with ADVENTURE and/or EXPANDING your skills as a climber 🥳 🧗🏽‍♀️🤩

If you have any questions about these events, reach out to your primary guide, , to inquire!!!

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04/26/2026

Want to rock climb this summer?

Whether you’re a first timer, climb in the gym regularly, or you’ve got decades of experience, we’re here to help you reach your goals and have the best experience possible when you visit the park.
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Here at Acadia Mountain Guides, we offer half days (morning/afternoon), full days, and evening sessions. Half days are 4 hours and full days are 7 hours, but there’s no pressure to stay the whole session if you’re spent. We guarantee that each person will get to climb at least 3 routes during a half day session.
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We’re firm believers that anyone can climb, kids as young as 3 and adults as old as 80 have had a great time out on the cliffs with us. No prior indoor or outdoor climbing experience is necessary, but if you have experience, a session at AMG can look like anything you want it to. Want to try harder climbs, learn technical systems, climb one of our longer multi pitch routes, learn to lead? Tell us your goals when you book and we’ll help you make it happen!
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To book your session with us, call +1-207-866-7562. Our schedule fills fast so don’t wait! The rocks are warm and our guides are already out and about! Will you be joining us this summer?