Bear Valley Adventure Sport Festival
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Rock Climbing Adventures

During both days of the festival a variety of rock climbing adventures for different abilities will visit some of the more exciting climbing sites in the Bear Valley area. Let MAS guides and instructors lead you to some hidden gems while monitoring safety for the group.

Rock Climbing Adventures  
 

 

Youth Rock Climbing Adventure [top]

Climbing is natural for kids, or is it that kids climb naturally?  Regardless, rock climbing is fun and can be a great way to enjoy the great day outdoors with the entire family. Parents are encouraged to join in the fun and can either watch or do some climbing with the group. MAS instructors receive many accollades for creating a safe and supportive setting for youth groups and enjoy helping kids experience the thrill of outdoor rock climbing. kids climbing
Duration: 2 hours
Distance: 15 minute walk from event registration
Skill Level: beginning - intermediate
Climbing Level: 5.4 - 5.8
Fitness Level: easy - moderate
Prerequisites: • 5-16 years old
• all children under the age of 12 years old must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian.
Price:
$25
Event Registration Contact us with any questions
youth climbing kids climb

 

Tope-Rope Climbing Adventure

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Each day we offer fun outdoor climbing adventures with professional set top-ropes for your climbing enjoyment.  From spicey slabs to steep and challenging cracks we encourage all climbers to participate in safe and fun climbing experiences in Bear Valley during the festival.  Whether you are testing your skills or working on technique our staff will make sure everybody has a safe and enjoyable experience. 

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Box Canyon Slabs (Saturday)
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ust a short walk from the Bear Valley Village and event registration desk, this climbing site offers scenic climbs on sunny granite slabs up to 100 feet in height.  Both face and crack climbs from 5.4 to 5.10 in difficulty are available. Box Canyon is a great place for beginning and experieced climbers to spend a day climbing and is especially a great place to work on your footwork.
face climbing
Duration: 2 hours
Distance: 15 minute walk from event registration
Skill Level: beginning - advanced intermediate
Climbing Level: 5.4 - 5.10
Fitness Level: easy to moderate
Prerequisites: •  "Introduction to Outdoor Climbing" or equivalent
•  All participants must demonstrate good belaying skills
Price:
$25
Event Registration Contact us with any questions
box canyon rapelling

 

Spicer Terraces Cracks (Sunday)
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longside the banks of the Spicer Reservoir are a series of steep granite benches that host of number of demanding crack climbing routes.  Although most routes follow the natural cracks systems a few technical faces can also mix up the day. This is a great place to work on your crack climbing skills - finger to offwidths. This is a great opportunity to let MAS guides help you refine your crack climbing skills
spicer reservoir
Duration: 2 hours
Distance: 20 minute drive and 5 minute walk from Bear Valley
Skill Level: advanced beginner - expert
Climbing Level: 5.6 - 5.11
Fitness Level: moderate
Prerequisites: •  "Introduction to Outdoor Climbing" or equivalent
•  good belaying skills
Price:
$25
Event Registration Contact us with any questions
steep crack crack climbing

 

Stanislaus Climbing Adventure

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High above the Stanislaus River overlooking the Carson Iceberg Wilderness is a small remote crag with a variety of short but high quality sport climbs up to 80 feet in length.  This super scenic area is a local gem and hosts the best sport climbing routes on the Highway 4 corridor.  Test your skills on the steep knobs and delicate face features and simply enjoy a day of outdoor rock climbing with professional guides. sport climbing
Duration: 5 hours
Distance: 15 minute drive and 30 minute walk
Skill Level: intermediate - advanced
Climbing Level: 5.8 - 5.11
Fitness Level: moderate - difficult
Prerequisites: •  Excellent belaying skills
•  Pack your own lunch and water
Price: $55
Event Registration Contact us with any questions
group sport

 

 
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