Fully Outfitted Ice Climbing in Sandstone MN
Minnesota Rock 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.
- Outdoor Sport Climbing Skills to safely climb and belay any sport bolted routes outside or in a gym.
- 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 $75
Call to schedule your next adventure 651 302 1774
Book online now!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 4 to 5 hour introduction course requires no prior experience and provides all necessary climbing gear.
more info on Hard Water Sports Intro Rock Climbing classes.
Outdoor Sport Climbing $75
Call to schedule your next adventure 651 302 1774
Skills to safely climb and belay any sport bolted routes outside or in a gym. This class is for experienced climbers looking to progress their climbing skills and increase your options for climbing destinations.
- Clipping techniques
- Safe belaying for sport climbing
- Threading an anchor
- Multi – pitch sports climbing
more Sport Climbing info .
Rock Climbing Anchors Class $75
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.
“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
- Introduction to Rock Climbing
- Intro to Outdoor Sport Climbing
- Anchors Class
- Ice Climbing Class
Minnesota Rock Climbing Instruction
— All Seasons, Everyday —
Call Hard Water Sports 651 302 1774