metrorock climbing school
GET OUT THERE.
MetroRock believes in nurturing the complete climber. We hope that for many, the gym is just the start. We know that for many, the true allure of climbing is the promise of adventure, and connection to the natural world. We open the door to the wide world of climbing outside, step outside with us!
Our team of instructors live, work, and climb here. We know, and love our local crags, and we think you will too!
Our goal is to help you reach yours. Whether that’s a first outdoor climbing experience, or preparing for the trip of a lifetime, we’d love to climb with you.
ABOUT US
Meet Our Instructors
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Joe Santo
AMGA Certified Instructor
Adventure climbing and snow sliding enthusiast, Joe has a passion for alpine movement and technical objectives. More often, you’ll find him romping at Red Rocks, pebble wrestling in Pawtuckaway, falling off Crow Hill’s Fisherman’s wall, or clipping bolts in Rumney. He likes those things a lot too!
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Jared Hierman
AMGA Certified Instructor
Jared started climbing for the adventure but stayed for the personal challenge. He loves long climbs and exploring the beautiful and unique places climbing grants him access to. Climbing also allows Jared to explore the fear and stress inherent to the sport while maintaining control over his environment. He hopes to continue his journey by becoming an apprentice rock guide so he can share the joy of multi-pitch climbing.
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Casey Robidoux
AMGA Certified Instructor
Casey started climbing at MetroRock in 2021 and was hooked from day one. He’s grown a passion for sport climbing across the east coast, especially in areas like Rumney and the Red River Gorge. During the summer you can find Casey instructing on the granite sea cliffs of Acadia.
Crag Days
Guided days out with a focus on climbing
top rope crag day
Enjoy a half or full day of top rope climbing at any one of the area’s stellar crags. Get to know Crow Hill, Red Rocks, Pawtuckaway and other local areas! Try climbing outdoors for the first time, or just enjoy a day of rock climbing with friends new and old.
Bouldering Area Tour
A half day outing! We’ll show you the ins & outs of a local bouldering area—Learn about parking, trail navigation, finding the good boulders, & more!
gym 2 crag series
Guided days out with a focus on instruction & translating your indoor skills to the outdoors
intro to outdoor rope climbing
A top rope climbing day with an emphasis on learning the key differences between indoor and outdoor climbing. Explore the world of general climbing systems and risk management.
sport climber
top rope manager
A full day course designed to teach the foundational concepts of building and managing top rope anchor systems. Participants will learn to build safe, easy to use top rope systems utilizing both fixed protection & natural features.
intro to outdoor bouldering
A full day course designed to teach indoor boulderers the skills to boulder outside! Topics include leave no trace principles, pad placement, spotting, and general ethics.
specialty courses
Guided days out with a focus on specific climbing related skills
self rescue
A full day course designed to teach you basic rescue skills and techniques to protect both yourself and your partners. This course will introduce you to ascending, hauling, and load-transfer techniques—vitally important skills for a passionate outdoor rock climber. This course is taught in a single pitch setting.
rappelling
A half day course designed to introduce climbers to the basics of rappelling. Understand why we rappel, and when it is most appropriate to do so. Understand the risks associated with rappelling, and learn how to mitigate them through system and process management.
Traditional Placements
A full day course! Learn how passive and active protection works, and where to apply each. Identify and assess placements, understand potential modes of failure, and test placements in a controlled environment.
Private outings & Instruction
Any of the above offerings, or a unique objective catered to suit your needs! Click the button below to fill out an inquiry form. Questions? Send us an email at mcs@metrorock.com!