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Minnesota Rock Climbing/ Ice Climbing Instruction
Outdoor Climbing Classes Near Minneapolis

Guided Ice Climbing Guided ice climbing adventures in Sandstone, Minnesota
Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing Foundation of climbing-related skills and safe climbing practices.
Private Guided Climbing Classes Classes designed just for you.
Anchors Class Gain the knowledge to build safe and efficient top-rope anchors and climb on your own.

— All Seasons, Everyday —
Hard Water Sports is committed to offering outdoor rock and/or ice climbing instruction “all seasons, everyday”

Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing

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Foundation of climbing-related skills and safe climbing practices

Essential knots and hitches
Belaying
Rappelling
Climbing Movement

Course includes harness, helmet, and climbing shoes.
Focus of the class is on teaching safe climbing practices, students will also have plenty of time for climbing. Be prepared for an active day.

This 3 to 4 hour introduction course requires no prior experience and provides all necessary climbing gear.
More info on Hard Water Sports Intro Rock Climbing classes.

Rock Climbing Anchors Class

Call to schedule your next adventure 651 302 1774

Gain the knowledge to build top-rope anchors and climb on your own.

Understanding safe gear protection
Techniques for equalization
Using natural anchors

The Anchors Climbing Course covers top-rope anchor systems, top-belaying anchors, you will learn some aid climbing techniques and the use of ascenders.
More info on the Climbing Anchors Course and the 2024 schedule.

Guided Ice Climbing Classes

Here’s your chance to experience the thrilling sport of Ice Climbing. This winter get yourself signed up for a fully outfitted ice climbing adventure.

Visit Minnesota Ice Climbing Instruction for more information.

Private Guided Rock Climbing Instruction

If you’re looking to try your first outdoor rock climb or if you’re planning for your first multipitch a day of private guided climbing instruction is going to be perfect for you. Here’s a chance to get 1 on 1 instruction. We provide all the needed equipment for this adventure.

More info at Minnesota Climbing Instruction

“I had a super great time climbing with Hard Water Sports in the introduction to outdoor climbing course. the staff very knowledgeable, and always had safety as a priority. I had experience gym climbing, but I learned so much more climbing on real rock.”

Kelly K. Minneapolis, MN

“The outdoor rock climbing class was well organized and covered skills you don’t see gym climbing.
Perfect climbing class for a beginner rock climber.”

Andrew M. Bloomington, MN

Minnesota Rock Climbing Classes