Climbing Courses

Rock Climbing Chiang Mai "I can't rock climb. I'm afraid of heights."

Have you ever thought this before? At Chiang Mai Rock Climbing Adventures, we believe that personal challenge - physical or mental - is a great reason to climb. For many, climbing is an avenue for personal growth, a tool to confront fears, and a personal sport that allows you to set goals and see progress - no matter the difficulty of the actual climbing.

"But I don't look like those guys in the magazines and on your website!"

So what? Chiang Mai is the perfect place to find fun climbs that are accessible to anyone, and our local climbing community includes people of all ages, shapes, and sizes. CMRCA offers a variety of courses that we tailor to fit your level of fitness and comfort above the ground.

Climbing is a fun and adventurous activity that can be done by anyone. So take a look at our courses, and let us know what you think!

Introduction to Rock Climbing

"I'd like to take a course, but I've never tried climbing before!" At CMRCA, we hear this a lot. The good news is, we have just the course for you! Our introduction to Rock Climbing course is designed to be a fun day out on the rock where you will be introduced to the basics of rock climbing and rappelling (abseiling).

Climbing is our favorite thing in the world, and Chiang Mai is our favorite place to do it! Take a course with CMRCA and let us show you why.

Fundamentals of Rock Climbing

3-Day Climbing School

Jump-start your climbing career! This course will teach you to be a fundamentally solid climber who is well-versed in safety systems, climbing technique, and belaying. After three days with us, you will have the tools to climb without a guide and will be a solid partner for a climber who knows how to lead.

Technical Top Rope Skills

You already know the basics of tying in, belaying, and movement, but you need more instruction before you're ready to climb by yourself outdoors or take the next step and start leading!
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Introduction to Lead Climbing

This is it: the big show! Lead climbing is to top-roping as college is to high-school: When you become a lead climber, you get to experience more diverse things, gain a lot of freedom, and have a lot more fun than you did back in those top-roping days when you had to wait for another climber to take you everywhere. Of course, such freedom carries a lot of responsibility, and there is nobody better to give you the skills to lead safely and responsibly than CMRCA.

Technical Lead Skills

Take your leading skills to the next level! Let CMRCA give you the technical skills that you need to be a confident, systematic, and safe leader on difficult routes that you have never seen before!
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Custom Courses

Don't see what you need? Do you need a course that covers specific techniques and skills for college? Are you interested in focusing more on areas that are not listed? Talk to us about customizing a course to your needs. We also provide group programs, scout programs, leadership development and more.
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Private Guiding

Are you finding yourself in town without a partner? Do you want to a ropegun to help you tackle Crazy Horse's toughest routes? Need a guide to show you the best routes in the area? Do you want focused, specific and private coaching?
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From Gym to Rock

Do you climb regularly in your local gym but have yet to venture outdoors? Do you know a lot more about foot placement or conditioning than about knots or anchors? We can help you make the transition from gym to rock.
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Introduction to Multi-pitch Climbing

Keep reaching higher! Have you ever been taunted by that big wall, or been disappointed when a great climb reaches the anchor? Learn to multi-pitch climb, and free yourself to climb any part of any crag!
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Technical Multi-pitch Skills

Tired of seconding every pitch? Now you don't have to! Combine what you already know about multi-pitch climbing and leading to achieve the ultimate climbing experience: leading a multi-pitch climb! In this course, you'll lead a CMRCA instructor up the very best routes that Crazy Horse has to offer.

Improvised Self-Rescue

1 to 3-Day Course

This course is essential for any serious climber. The key to safe climbing is risk management. Understanding the risks associated with the sport allow climbers to successfully prevent major accidents. However, accidents do happen and having the skills and knowledge in order to help an injured climber is the ultimate risk prevention technique. In this course, we will teach you the essentials of self-rescue.

Chiang Mai Rock Climbing's Signature Guiding Service

Experience a day on the rock with Thailand's premier rock climbing guide service. With our signature service, every part of your day will be catered to your specific needs. You will receive private guiding and instruction from CMRCA's most experienced and qualified instructors. Our skilled instructors will evaluate your abilities and work to choose the best routes and locations for you. Private transportation and gourmet meals will round out this fantastic, comfortable, and fun day.