New River Mountain Guides
About Us
Since 1994 we've been mentoring climbers to help them expand their knowledge and become self-sufficient climbers at the New River Gorge and beyond. We offer private guiding and customized instruction for beginner to advanced climbers, who want to expand their knowledge, learn new skills, and gain experience to help reach their climbing goals.
All of our guides and instructors are not only climbers to their core, they are fun to climb with, and are skilled teachers who can help you meet your climbing goals. They're all trained and certified by the American Mountain Guide Association as Single Pitch Instructors (at minimum) and are dedicated professionals who take their job seriously.
We're headquartered in Water Stone Outdoors, your one-stop climbing shop at the New. The shop is open year-round, and the guide service operates seasonally from March to November (or whenever winter sets in). Have a trip booked? Meet your guide on the outdoor patio located at the rear of the store off the back parking lot.
Contact Us
101 West Wiseman Avenue
Permits & Insurance
NPS Commercial Use Authorization #NERI-2024-a87e886eGuide and teach beginning to advanced rock climbing and rappelling, including vertical rope rescue in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and Gauley River National Recreation Area
Dept of Army Commercial Business License #DACW69-3-24-1018Completely land based, guided rock climbing around Summersville Lake
The Guides
Reviews
Trip: Half Day Climb
Guide: Tim L., Craig R.
My husband and I are truly grateful for Craig, Tim, and New River Mountain Guides! Our family has experienced a lot of change and hardship during the past few years. So during our spring break trip to West Virginia, we needed some solid joyful adventuring. That's what we experienced while we climbed! Climbing real rock faces for the first time as a family was liberating. We felt safety and freedom from our guides. They were very patient and encouraging with our kids, and did well to facilitate an atmosphere that balanced fun with improvement. Thank you for the awesome memories!
By Shannon J. on April 08, 2023
Trip: Half Day Climb
Guide: Jennifer F.
Jennifer was phenomenal! Such a great trip. We crammed a lot into the 4 hours. It was the perfect mix for the four us.
By Shawn L. on April 05, 2023
Trip: Half Day Climb
Guide: Jennifer F.
Great Adventure, thanks Jennifer!!!
By Aaron H. on April 02, 2023
Trip: Half Day Climb
Guide: Craig R.
Our trip was wonderful! Our guide Craig provided expert instruction and was sensitive to everyone in my family’s individual level of skill and interest. He selected two great places to climb and gave patient and supportive instruction that enabled all of us to have a great time, gain more experience with climbing and progress according to our individual interests. Highly recommend! Book a trip & ask for Craig!
By Edward U. on March 28, 2023
Trip: Custom Trip
Guide: Matthew D.
Thanks Matthew! Fantastic and sunny climbing day with you @ the New and appreciate the tailored climbs to my skill level. You are a great new addition to the New River Mountain Guiding Service! Hope to be back to climb with y'all again SOON.
By Joe J. on November 15, 2022
Trip: Half Day Climb
Guide: Jay H.
We had a great time with Jay! He helped us hone our basic skills and learn some new ones, while giving our kids time to build confidence on the rock.
By Dan S. on October 23, 2022
Trip: Half Day Climb
Guide: Jay H.
We had an awesome day of climbing abd repelling with Jay. Lots of fun and a great experience for our girls. Jay taught them a lot and kept them safe throughout the experience. Highly recommended
By Tom P. on October 14, 2022
Trip: Half Day Climb
Guide: Jay H.
Great guide. Found us an awesome dry place to climb on a very rainy weekend.
By Chris B. on October 03, 2022
Trip: Full Day Climb
Guide: Jeffery H.
Addison had a great time and learned so much. She cant wait to go back!
By Katie P. on September 27, 2022
Trip: Full Day Climb
Guide: Jeffery H.
Jeff is amazing. We had a great time. Can’t wait to come back!!
By Dara B. on September 27, 2022
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