Guided rock climbing & rappelling in Kentucky’s world famous Red River Gorge!
Red River Climbing Guides is the Red River Gorge’s finest guiding service.
We are a locally owned & operated guiding service, specializing in customized guided climbing & rappelling courses for all ages & skill levels. With over 17 years of rock climbing & guiding experience, we are well-versed & certified in the safety procedures & climbing techniques necessary to get you climbing & having a great time. Whether you are looking to learn the skills needed to climb on your own or just want to get out and climb for the day, we have you covered & would love to show you the ropes! Additionally, all guides are vaccinated against Covid-19 for your safety.
- I had a super fun day climbing at the gorge with Simon. He was very attentive and picked great routes for my level of climbing. I highly recommend Red river climbing guides from my experience today!Mark Riegel7/10/2023Me and my girlfriend did the gym to crag class with Ian. He’s a good guy to be around, great instructor, and passionate about what he does. I went from kind of knowing how to clean a route in a disorganized/cluttered way to having a nearly automated, consistent routine.
I had also only lead climbed a few bolts in the past and my gf had only belayed for top rope. Ian was able to give her the oversight necessary to get her confidently belaying me while I lead which is exactly what I hoped to get out of the day.SmackyMc Productions6/14/2022 - Ian was an awesome instructor who was patient, skilled and encouraging! Climbing outside was a new experience for my son & I, and Ian explained about the ropes, what commands to say to communicate to your partner and even things to do to get better back home. Ian’s love for the sport shone through and we didn’t feel like just another guide trip! I definitely recommend this company and Ian!Cole Healy10/19/2022
- Had a fantastic time with Ian. His background as an educator made him a great guide for my friend who was new to climbing. He expertly taught him the basics and had him climbing safely with technique.I was impressed with how Ian navigated a crowded spot and efficiently set up routes so I could climb multiple different spots in just a half day.We had a blast. I HIGHLY recommend.Barry Blumenfeld11/22/2021
- Kayla Wagner6/04/2023Ben is a great guide, very knowledgeable and experienced. I enjoyed climbing with him, learned many things and had a lot of fun. I would love to climb with Ben again.Irina Lomonosov10/22/2021We both have bouldered and climbed at indoor gyms, but wanted an introduction to outdoor rock climbing. Alex our guide was knowledgeable, personable, and prioritized safety and customized our day according to our different goals and skill levels. We did a full day to start and enjoyed it so much that we booked another half-day. We learned a lot about rock climbing culture, the area, and have a new enthusiasm for outdoor sport climbing! Thank you Alex for awakening a love for the Red River Gorge and the sport!!!Miriam Elizabeth Brown3/30/2024
- First time climber and uneasy with heights. Leor was an excellent guide. I definitely recommend. Had a great time! Also met the owner, Matt, a really great guy.Pam Sloan5/15/2023Matt was very knowledgable and very confident as our guide which you want when you have limited top rope experience and limited experience climbing outdoors. My wife has limited bouldering experience, while I'm a moderately skilled (mostly) indoor boulderer. He met us right where we were at, helped us avoid the crowds, and put us on routes that were very appropriate for both our skill level and what we asked for. We spent our day in Muir Valley and thoroughly enjoyed the climbs. He set us up for success and we had an EXCELLENT day in the forest climbing. It was clear with his interactions with other climbers and guides that he is a well-liked and important part of the unique climbing culture in RRG. Thanks for a great trip!Adam Hibshman3/09/2024
- Matt, has gone above and beyond teaching me the art climbing. I was able to go from gym to crag to lead climbing! I still have a lot to learn but I’m confident that Matt and his team will get me to the next level with their coaching. Super excited for the next trip to the Red with Red River Climbing Guides!Jason Weier4/17/2021
- Matt,Thank you so very much for an amazing time in the Red. My family and I cannot thank you enough for your expertise, patience, and love for this sport. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skill with us and allowing us to experience something that you love. Your patience and fun with our 6 year old allowed her the confidence to over come her fear by the end of the day and get on the rock with some excitement and independence. You pushed Logan and Lia to new heights and gave us all the confidence push ourselves beyond comfort. We can't wait to climb again!If you are ever wanting to experience some outdoor climbing in a very relaxed and humble way Matt and Red River Climbing is for sure who you should use. We will only use Red River Climbing! Thank you again for the wonderful memories!Lindsay Lindsey4/20/2021
- Simon provided a wonderful climbing experience for my family. He picked an area that included climbs for all of our skill levels (two of our three kids are a bit better than my husband and me). He didn't rush us on any of the routes and was highly encouraging when any of us struggled with a move. Would definitely recommend them!Karin Grant8/07/2023
Climbing the Red Since 2005
Experience
All of RRCG’s guides are certified by the American Mountain Guides Association & other standardizing bodies in risk management, wilderness medicine, & customer care to meet all your single-pitch climbing goals!
Determination
Meeting your rock climbing goals is our mission. We have the safety & technical knowledge to help you succeed. Whether you want to have a day on the ropes, learn new risk management skills, or gain better training platforms, we are here for you!
Passion
Rock climbing isn’t just our job, it’s what we love to do. Our guides genuinely love this sport & have dedicated their lives to mastering its craft. Here at Red River Climbing Guides, We are lucky enough to work at what we love & we can’t wait to show you why rock climbing is one of the most rewarding & fastest growing sports in America!
Let's go climbing!
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(629) 207-0697