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 #CLIMB-NERI/GARI-5300-17-081Teach and guide rock climbing, rappelling, and 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: Elaina A.
This trip was unforgettable, amazing and a wonderful opportunity to learn! My husband and I are new to climbing and got so much out of our half day instruction. Elaina and Christy are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, kind and friendly. I would make this trip every day if I could. The climb itself was gorgeous and dry during a week of heavy rains. They not only provided gear and fantastic instruction. We would recommend this group enthusiastically!
By Carrie M. on July 29, 2022
Trip: Half Day Climb
Guide: Jay H.
We are a family of 4 with two children, 8 and 6, with about a year of expiernence with indoor gyms only. We had Jay and Jeff, what an AMAZING experince. They were so excited and WONDERFUL with the kids. Knowing how to work with them and coach them expertly. The boys had an amazing first outdoor expeirnce as did the adults! Jay and Jeff absoululy have us trying to figure out when to come back and have inspired our boys to climb outdoor constantly! :-D Thank you for a wonderful experience.
By Megan S. on July 28, 2022
Trip: Half Day Climb
Guide: Nina K.
Wendi and I had the absolute best day with Nina. I don't know how it could have been any better. We are already planning on coming back before the end of the year. We hope Nina will be available. Thanks again
By Warren W. on June 19, 2022
Trip: Custom Trip
Guide: Elaina A.
Elaina is an exceptional great teacher. She is so knowledgable, clear in her instruction, and very compassionate. I had a blast doing the course!
By . on June 18, 2022
Trip: Custom Trip
Guide: Elaina A.
Elaina is an excellent teacher! She was extremely patient with us as we learned new skills which I was super appreciative of.
By . on June 16, 2022
Trip: Full Day Climb
Guide: Jeffery H.
By Michelle H. on June 14, 2022
Trip: Full Day Climb
Guide: Jeffery H.
We had a super fun time climbing with Jeff! We were a group of four moderate level climbers and had the pleasure of two back to back full days with Jeff at the New. By the end of day two we had nothing left to give and gained some fabulous skills and memories. Jeff is knowledgeable in all aspects of climbing and is just plain fun to be around. Thanks again New River Mountain Guides for exceeding expectations. Looking forward to some more adventures.
By Heather S. on June 12, 2022
Trip: Custom Trip
Guide: General I.
Our Girl Scout troop had a great outing learning how to do natural rock climbing. The outing was geared to the level of each girl since we had beginning climbers and two experienced indoor climbers. We appreciated the staff’s professionalism in guiding our outing and all the equipment appeared newer and in tip top shape. Our group was able to rock climb and do rappelling. It was awesome to have women leading the activities along with Jeff for our Girl Scout Troop.
By Donna W. on June 07, 2022
Trip: Half Day Climb
Guide: Brian S.
Brian and Jeff were great! Our trip was awesome!
By Garrett K. on June 06, 2022
Trip: Full Day Climb
Guide: Nina K.
Thank you so much Nina and Jeff for sharing your vast experience with us! We are feeling much more confident in our skills and abilities. Thanks for making our first trip to The New so lovely!
By Sarah B. on May 17, 2022
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