Rock Climbing Guide Service

Rock climbing guide services provide guided climbing trips, mountaineering expeditions, and instruction serving climbers in destination areas.

With climbing growing 30%+ post-Olympics, guide services generate revenue of $100,000-$320,000 with 60-75% margins.

The business requires AMGA certifications, climbing equipment, climbing area access, and liability insurance.

Services include rock climbing instruction, multi-pitch trips, alpine mountaineering, ice climbing, corporate team building, and kids camps.

Pricing typically $200-$500 per person per day.

Success factors include AMGA certification, reputation in climbing community, destination location access, safety protocols, and progression from beginner to advanced.

Most guides combine local guiding with destination trips.

Marketing focuses on climbing gym partnerships, forums, and Instagram.

With climbing exploding in popularity in 2025, guide services offer vertical opportunities for expert climbers introducing people to outdoor climbing.