Outdoor Program

The spirit of exploration, sense of adventure, and connection with nature all draw us to look at a limestone or granite cliff face and ask if it is possible to make our way to the top. Outdoor climbing is the heart of the sport we love. The Crag’s Outdoor Program offers instruction, guiding and equipment for climbers of all experience and ability levels.

Monthly Meetups

Come have an adventure with us! We offer guided climbing trips to area crags such as King’s Bluff and Stone Door. We provide all necessary climbing equipment including harnesses, helmets, shoes and ropes. Climbers who have their own equipment may use gear that passes our inspection. You don’t need any prior climbing experience or instruction, only a desire to try an adventurous new activity! Group trips are available for climbers 8 & older

King’s Bluff

Come try Outdoor climbing with a certified guide, meet new friends in the climbing community, and have an adventure! King’s Bluff is just 45 minutes north of Nashville and is great introduction to climbing outdoors. The short hike begins with a majestic overlook of the Cumberland river, a few flights of steps down opens up to a multitude of 40’+ routes ranging from 5.4 – 5.11.

Stone Door

The Great Stone Door is an impressive cliff line overlooking the Savage Gulf. The enjoyable hike to the climbing area is approximately 1-mile and features 2 main dynamic climbing sites! The overlook is awe inspiring, a great place for a group pic, and a memorable way to end the day!

Pricing

Non-Members: $75
Members: $45

For more information and scheduling, or if you have questions prior to registering, send us an email.

Registration and Cancellation Policy: Registration for group trips closes 48 hours prior to the date of the trip. Cancellations within 24 hours will be billed full price for the trip.

Private Guided Trips

Let’s have an adventure together! Customize your trip with our certified guidechoose your group’s skill levelhow much you would like to learn about outdoor climbing, and from several beautiful locations. One consultation/planning meeting (via phone or in person) is included in the cost to plan the day. Perfect for Scouts, youth groups, adventure groups, and families!

Interested in Learning Lead Climbing?

Lead Climbing 101: The Sharp End

Curious about lead climbing but don’t know where to start? We can help you get on the sharp end with this two-hour class. You’ll learn how to climb and belay on lead as well as efficient clipping technique. Participants must be belay certified at The Crag. For climbers who don’t have climbing gear, we have gear available for you to use during the class.

Pricing

Non-Members: $135
Members: $65

For more information and scheduling, or if you have questions prior to registering, send us an email.

Lead Climbing 201: Cleaning and Anchors

Ready to head outside? Lead Climbing 201 will have you ready to head outside on your own. This two-hour class teaches the basics of outdoor climbing: building anchors, cleaning a route and rappelling. Participants must be belay and lead climbing certified at The Crag in order to take Lead Climbing 201. For climbers who don’t have climbing gear, we have gear available for you to use during the class.

Pricing

Non-Members: $135
Members: $65

For more information and scheduling, or if you have questions prior to registering, send us an email.

The spirit of exploration, sense of adventure, and connection with nature all draw us to look at a limestone or granite cliff face and ask if it is possible to make our way to the top. Outdoor climbing is the heart of the sport we love. The Crag’s Outdoor Program offers instruction, guiding and equipment for climbers of all experience and ability levels.

Guided Group Trips

We offer guided climbing trips to area crags such as King’s Bluff, Foster Falls, Stone Door, and Sunset Rock. We provide all necessary climbing equipment including harnesses, helmets, shoes and ropes. Climbers who have their own equipment may use gear that passes our inspection. You don’t need any prior climbing experience or instruction, only a desire to try an adventurous new activity! Group trips are available for climbers 8 & older.

Pricing

Non-Members: $75
Standard Members: $30
Premium Members: $10

For more information and scheduling, or if you have questions prior to registering, send us an email.

Registration and Cancellation Policy

Registration for group trips closes 48 hours prior to the date of the trip. Cancellations within 24 hours will be billed full price for the trip.

Lead Climbing 101: The Sharp End

Curious about lead climbing but don’t know where to start? We can help you get on the sharp end with this two-hour class. You’ll learn how to climb and belay on lead as well as efficient clipping technique. Participants must be belay certified at The Crag. For climbers who don’t have climbing gear, we have gear available for you to use during the class.

Pricing

Non-Members: $100
Standard Members: $55
Premium Members: $40

For more information and scheduling, or if you have questions prior to registering, send us an email.

Lead Climbing 201: Cleaning and Anchors

Ready to head outside? Lead Climbing 201 will have you ready to head outside on your own. This two-hour class teaches the basics of outdoor climbing: building anchors, cleaning a route and rappelling. Participants must be belay and lead climbing certified at The Crag in order to take Lead Climbing 201. For climbers who don’t have climbing gear, we have gear available for you to use during the class.

Pricing

Non-Members: $100
Standard Members: $55
Premium Members: $40

For more information and scheduling, or if you have questions prior to registering, send us an email.