Big Wall Climbing
Aid climbing at Looking Glass Rock
Aid climbing the Glass Menagerie on Looking Glass Rock is definitely not for the faint of heart, but guarantees adventure. This is a two day climb that will involve spending the night on the rock. You’ll experience wild exposure, challenging pitches and a memory that will last a life time.
Looking Glass Rock is home to some fantastic aid routes that ascend the North side. The classic route is the Glass Menagerie, which features a variety of climbing including challenging aid pitches, roofs and free climbing on the upper pitches. Experience the thrill of climbing up a huge roof hundreds of feet off the ground. To make the ascent you’ll sleep on a portaledge enjoying the best views around.
Aid climbing
This bigwall climb is the perfect complement to the aid climbing training. If you want to experience the thrill and audacity of climbing a big wall, but are unsure of your ability you can combine the one day aid climbing training with this two day climb. You will receive a $40 discount on the training day.
All group climbing equipment and food is provided for this overnight adventure. You will need to bring a list of equipment (PDF of gear).
Information
- All climbing gear included (except personal equipment on list)
- Food rations for the days
- Duration: 2 days
- Cost: $720 for one, $920 for two
- When: prearranged dates and weather dependent (call to discuss scheduling dates)
- Maximum of two people
Morning sunrise from the portaledge
Prerequisites
- Must have had prior climbing experience
- Able to remove climbing protection
- You know how to:
- Use basic equipment
- Belay
- Tie Knots: figure 8 and clove
- Ascend a fixed rope
