Climbing Trips

Few lifetime adventures can compete with a climb of Kilimanjaro. Our extraordinary team of guides lead our 6-day trek up the Marangu route. View Slideshow

Activity: Climbing

Crescent Rocks and Elizabeth Furnace are the perfect places for beginners to learn the fundamentals of rock climbing. Our introductory course will focus on the essential basics: equipment use, rope handling and movement on the rock. All meals, tent camping, technical equipment and instruction are provided.

Activity: Rock Climbing

Rumney Rocks, widely considered the best sport climbing area in New England, is also the perfect place for beginners to learn the fundamentals of rock climbing. Our introductory course will focus on teaching basic skills, equipment terminology, rope handling, belaying, knots, and movement on the rock, including proper footwork and hand placements.

Activity: Rock Climbing

New England winters create the perfect conditions for world-class ice climbs in the idyllic White Mountains of New Hampshire. Learn the basics of this exciting sport from experienced guides with all the necessary technical equipment.

Activity: Ice Climbing

Marvel at the exposed granite monoliths and rugged mountains of twisted rock in the surreal Joshua Tree backcountry, then rope up and climb them! This one-of-a-kind backcountry climbing getaway in Joshua Tree National Park is as unique and inspiring as the landscape itself.

Activity: Backpacking, Rock Climbing

At 14,162 feet, Mt. Shasta is the second highest volcanic peak in the lower 48 states. REI Adventures features two routes, each one during the appropriate season, in order to accommodate climbers' goals and schedules.

Activity: Mountaineering

Join REI Adventures for a challenging winter ascent of New Hampshire's legendary peak. Choose from two itineraries: our Classic Winter Climb, featuring a skills day and attempt at a neighboring summit, or try our new Mt. Washington Observatory Overnight and spend the night on New England's most iconic summit!

Activity: Winter Mountaineering

Learn the basics of alpine climbing on a guided climb of Mt. Whitney via the mountaineer's route. This is a classic alpine route involving rock scrambling, cross-country hiking and a short bit of roped climbing. This is a great trip for both the intermediate backpacker and the beginning/intermediate mountaineer.

Activity: Mountaineering

Venture into Sequoia National Park after the crowds have gone and develop foundational winter camping, backcountry skiing and mountaineering skills on this winter weekend getaway.

Activity: Winter Camping Skills, Mountaineering