Frisco Wilderness Adventures

About Our Rock Courses

outdoor rock courses

NTOPC Course Calendar

All climbing courses are held outdoors

Courses are designed to provide comprehensive instruction at a basic level.

Courses allow you to develop a solid foundation which to build on more advanced knowledge.

Not sure which course is for you. See our Climbing Director for an assessment.

Beginner Rock Climbing I Course (1 day)

Whether you've never climbed or only climb in the gym, if your goal is to climb on real rock, then this is the course for you. This course covers:

Climbing etiquette, equipment, knots, safety, climbing commands, belaying and the opportunity to climb on real rock.

The rest of the day is spent climbing on top rope protected climbs topping out at 40'. Climbs range from easy 5.6 to moderate 5.10. Small instructor to student ratios combined with professional instruction ensure a quality learning experience.

While you wont be able to set up your own anchors yet, it sets you up to take the Beginner II and Rappelling & Anchors Course.

Cost: $65.00 1 Day

Ages: 12 & up

Equipment: Includes harness, chalk bag, helmet

Location: Mineral Wells, WMWR (check calendar)

Prereq.: None

Beginner Rock Climbing II Course (1 day)

After a brief review of the basics we jump right into setting up a safe, solid and efficient rappelling anchor. The fine art and science of rappelling should be part of any aspiring climbers toolbox.

The day will be spent on setting up rappel anchors, basics on top rope anchor systems and an opportunity to work out on more varied and challenging rock faces. Small instructor to student ratios combined with professional instruction ensure a quality learning experience.

While you wont be able to set up your own anchors yet, it sets you up to take the Intermediate Course and Advanced Anchors Course.

Cost: $75.00 1 day

Ages: 12 & up

Equipment: Includes harness, chalk bag, helmet

Location: Mineral Wells, WMWR (check calendar)

Prereq.: Beginner Rock Climbing I or equivalent

Indoor Gym to Outdoor Rock Course (2 days)

For the experienced gym climber that is ready to advance to the basics of rope work, anchor setups and equipment limitations. Includes a solid foundation in the skills from belaying to rappelling to top rope anchoring systems and the many variations of these systems.

Professional instruction and evaluation by our Instructor ensures you will be comfortable in setting up your own top rope climbs at Mineral Wells without expert supervision.

We also suggest taking our Intermediate Course, Lead Climbing Course and Advanced Anchors Course.

Cost: $175.00 2 days

Equipment: Includes harness, chalk bag, helmet, hardware

Location: Mineral Wells

Prereq.: Indoor Climbing Gym Experience

Intermediate Rock Climbing Course (2 days)

Climbers will get an introduction to traditional anchor systems and placement. Students in this course will learn the art and science of placing a variety of protection from spring loaded camming devices to hexes, nuts and tri-cams and to know what it means to make a solid placement. Learning to build anchors efficiently and to make solid placements is critical to minimizing risk while maximizing climbing.

Day 1 will begin with the concepts of protection and what makes a good placement. Students will be critiqued through out the day.

Day 2 will focus on anchor systems, equalizing with slings and cordellettes, how to create a redundant system and efficiency.

The remainder of the day will be spent on the rocks doing simulated lead climbs while on top rope. Climbers will be expected to place protection and build anchors in a lead scenario on climbs up to 5.8 (depending on students abilities). All students climbs will be at the discretion of the instructor with your safety being our number one priority.

We also suggest taking our Lead Climbing Course and Advanced Anchors Course.

Cost: $225.00 2 days

Equipment: Includes harness, chalk bag, helmet, hardware

Location: WMWR

Prereq.: Prior rock climbing experience

Lead Rock Climbing Course (2 days)

Climbers that wish to experience the true nature of climbing and expand their climbing horizons will appreciate this two day course covering the basics of sport lead climbing.

Topics covered will include personal safety, lead belay, route cleaning, runners, rope drag, lead responsibilities, natural hazards, anchoring systems, route finding and basic self rescue and retreat techniques will be introduced.

The first day will be spent leading on top rope so you can concentrate on learning and technique. The second day is spent leading on a variety of climbs ranging from 5.5 to 5.10. All students climbs will be at the discretion of the instructor with your safety being our number one priority.

Course also meets requirements for leading at our climbing facility.

Cost: $225.00 2 days

Equipment: Includes harness, chalk bag, helmet, hardware

Location: WMWR

Prereq.: For the experienced top rope climber only

Traditional Rock Climbing Course (2 days)

Traditional climbing is the classic way to climb rock, there was a time when it was simply known as climbing. Traditional climbing can take you where sport can not. A true challenge in physical as well as mental ability for most as you combine raw strength and technical ability to ascend cracks, chimneys, laybacks and slabs.

All students are required to have done our Intermediate and Sport Lead courses or have equivalent knowledge and skill.

All climbing gear provided by NTOPC

2-Day Single Pitch Traditional Climbing Course covering crag safety, knots to know, gear placement, anchor construction, belay techniques, rope management, strategies and mock-leads, route cleaning, moderate traditional lead, lead rappel techniques.

Cost: $225.00 2 days

Equipment: Includes harness, chalk bag, hardware

Location: WMWR

Prereq.: For the experienced top rope climber only