New River Mountain Guides

About Us

5.0 (133 reviews)

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. 

 

Est. 1994 Fayetteville, West Virginia

Contact Us

101 West Wiseman Avenue
304-760-9791

Permits & Insurance

NPS Commercial Use Authorization #CLIMB-NERI/GARI-5300-17-081

Teach 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 #DACW69-3-19-1045

Completely land based, guided rock climbing around Summersville Lake

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Reviews

5.0 (133 reviews)

Trip: Full Day Climb

Guide: Tim L.

Fabulous experience! Tim did a great job accommodating different climbing levels and we all had a really fun day!

By Elizabeth F. on April 09, 2023


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