Craig Reger
About me
Craig Reger is a film photographer, climber, and coffee slinger from Eastern Pennsylvania. He moved to Fayetteville after graduating York College with a degree in Fine Art Photography in 2009.
Craig has over a decade of climbing experience, mainly on the bullet hard Nuttall Sandstone found in the New River Gorge. Route development, ice climbing, and gear climbing are Craig's passions within the climbing world. Now, you can add Single Pitch Instruction and sharing what the New has to offer with National Park visitors to that list.
When Craig is not climbing, he can be found either printing in his darkroom, mountain biking on local trail systems, trying to shred the concrete at the local skatepark, or crafting coffee drinks at Range Finder Coffee, which he started in 2019. Range Finder won't give you wings, but it will give you incredible strength and steel tendons! So snag an espresso drink and hit the crag for a vertical adventure with Craig!
Certifications
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
Wilderness First Responder
Reviews
Trip: Group Instruction_Half Day Climbing & Rappelling
With General I., Dan A., Tim L., Jeffery H., Patrick O., Craig R. on August 16, 2024
Company: New River Mountain Guides
We brought a group of 14 to climb and we had an incredible time. They were very easy to book with, and always available for questions leading up to the trip. While we were there each person had at least one shot to try all of the climbs that we wanted. The instructors helped us stay safe, learn about climbing, and have a ton of fun. We would totally do it again, and recommend New River Mountain Guides to anyone looking to climb in the area.
By Nick L. on September 09, 2024
Trip: Half Day Climb
With Craig R. on August 08, 2024
Company: New River Mountain Guides
By Maddux N. on August 09, 2024
Trip: Custom Booking - McKinney 2024
With Craig R. on July 21, 2024
Company: New River Mountain Guides
Had a great time crack climbing off of Endless Wall. Challenging routes but Craig gave me the confidence and encouragement to get them done. Love NRMG vibe, the individual guides and of course the New River Gorge. Already planning my next trek back!!
By Kevin M. on July 29, 2024
Trip: Full Day Climb
With Tim L., Craig R. on July 17, 2024
Company: New River Mountain Guides
By Brad P. on July 18, 2024
Trip: Half Day Climb
With Craig R. on July 06, 2024
Company: New River Mountain Guides
Craig with New River Mountain Guides was fantastic! We realized shortly after arriving at Bridge Buttress that my husband and I had climbed in that same location 25 years ago. After looking back at our old photos, Craig helped us recreate the photos with our son. We created new memories and solidified our son's love of climbing. Thank you!
By Joanne H. on July 17, 2024
Trip: Half Day Climb
With Tim L., Craig R. on July 03, 2024
Company: New River Mountain Guides
By Lauren R. on July 10, 2024
Trip: Half Day Climb
With Craig R., Nina K. on June 28, 2024
Company: New River Mountain Guides
I made it this high SOLELY by the power of Nina!! What an amazing experience for my first time climbing. Craig and Nina were an absolute blast, such a great team!
By Amanda D. on July 06, 2024
Trip: Group Instruction - Leadership WV
With Craig R., Patrick O., Grisha K. on June 20, 2024
Company: New River Mountain Guides
Everyone was amazing! Special shout out to Patrick for helping me at the top, Grisha for catching me when I “fell”, and Craig for sharing a moment with me about a dear friend who left this earth too soon.
By Christy B. on June 21, 2024
Trip: Group Instruction - Leadership WV
With Craig R., Patrick O., Grisha K. on June 20, 2024
Company: New River Mountain Guides
The trip was AWESOME! These guides are so good. They're knowledgeable, helpful, super accommodating, empathetic, and provided incredible help and instructions to help us get up the wall. Thank you!
By Matt Y. on June 21, 2024
Trip: Group Instruction - Leadership WV
With Craig R., Patrick O., Grisha K. on June 20, 2024
Company: New River Mountain Guides
A truly exceptional experience!
By Kate R. on June 21, 2024
Trip: Group Instruction - Leadership WV
With Craig R., Patrick O., Grisha K. on June 20, 2024
Company: New River Mountain Guides
Our guides were so knowledgeable and we loved every part of the day. They were awesome!
By Brian C. on June 21, 2024