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: Custom Trip
Guide: Tim L., Craig R.
We had an exceptional time. I was really impressed with the guided knowledge, enthusiasm and ability to keep the kids engaged. Thank you!
By Andreas P. on May 27, 2024
Trip: Half Day - Demand Booking
Guide: Jennifer F.
This was a fantastic afternoon for 2 teenagers eager to get more experience with outdoor climbing. From the selection of routes to the advice and guidance, everything was just perfect.
By Rachel B. on May 26, 2024
Trip: Custom Trip
Guide: Jeffery H.
Thank you Jeff! I learned so much and feel stoked to come back to the New.
By Urmila J. on May 06, 2024
Trip: Custom Trip
Guide: Craig R.
By Kevin M. on May 01, 2024
Trip: Full Day Climb
Guide: Craig R.
We had the BEST day climbing with Craig! He was such a blast to be out at the crag with and curated the best climbing day for our whole group, which included climbers of various skill levels. We are never disappointed by the guides from New River Climbing, and Craig sets a high bar! Thank you!
By Jimmy W. on April 28, 2024
Trip: Custom Trip
Guide: Craig R., Tim L., Jennifer F.
By Dennis G. on April 05, 2024
Trip: Full Day Climb
Guide: Jennifer F.
Jenn was able to quickly assess my skills/ability and put me on some climbs I felt were perfect for my level while still being a bit of a challenge! I felt safe the whole time and learned so much!
By Nick G. on April 01, 2024
Trip: Half Day Climb
Guide: Craig R.
Craig was great! Catered to a variety of skill levels & everyone had a great day out.
By Liz R. on March 30, 2024
Trip: Half Day Climb
Guide: Jennifer F.
Jen was so awesome, we are getting a date to book w her as guide again!
By Anthony B. on March 30, 2024
Trip: Full Day Climb
Guide: Craig R.
Our family had a great time on this full day climb! Craig was incredibly knowledgeable, made us feel safe, and made sure we had the right level climbs. He also was very encouraging and great with our 10yo who was a bit timid at first. If you’re trying to decide whether to do a half-day or a full-day climb — which we were — do a full day! A half-day would’ve flown by! Can’t wait to come back and do this again!
By Olga N. on March 19, 2024
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