METROROCK CLIMBING SCHOOL
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ABOUT US
MetroRock believes in nurturing the complete climber. We hope that for many, the gym is just the start. We know that for a lot of people, the true allure of climbing is the promise of adventure, and connection to the natural world. We open the door to the wide world of climbing outside, step outside with us!
Our team of instructors live, work, and climb here. We know, and love our local crags, and we think you will too!
Our goal is to help you reach yours. Whether that’s a first outdoor climbing experience, or preparing for the trip of a lifetime, we’d love to climb with you.
Meet OUR INSTRUCTOrS
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Joe Santo
AMGA Certified Instructor
Adventure climbing and snow sliding enthusiast, Joe has a passion for alpine movement and technical objectives. More often, you’ll find him romping at Red Rocks, pebble wrestling in Pawtuckaway, falling off Crow Hill’s Fisherman’s wall, or clipping bolts in Rumney. He likes those things a lot too!
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Scott Waller
AMGA Certified Instructor
Scott is a lifelong educator who loves working with clients both on and off the wall. Whether it is a new skill, a sweet climbing technique or the simple understanding that getting to the top is not always the point, he firmly believes there is a lesson to be learned whenever you go out climbing. You can often find Scott romping around the crags at Rose Ledge or desperately slapping up blocks in Lynn Woods. Let’s learn something new!
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Jared Hierman
AMGA Certified Instructor
Jared started climbing for the adventure but stayed for the personal challenge. He loves long climbs and exploring the beautiful and unique places climbing grants him access to. Climbing also allows Jared to explore the fear and stress inherent to the sport while maintaining control over his environment. He hopes to continue his journey by becoming an apprentice rock guide so he can share the joy of multi-pitch climbing.
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Casey Robidoux
AMGA Certified Instructor
Casey started climbing at MetroRock in 2021 and was hooked from day one. He’s grown a passion for sport climbing across the east coast, especially in areas like Rumney and the Red River Gorge. During the summer you can find Casey instructing on the granite sea cliffs of Acadia.
CRAG DAYS
Guided days out with a focus on climbing
TOP ROPE CRAG DAY
Enjoy a half or full day of top rope climbing at any one of the area’s stellar crags. Get to know Crow Hill, Red Rocks, Pawtuckaway and other local areas! Try climbing outdoors for the first time, or just enjoy a day of rock climbing with friends new and old.
BOULDERING AREA TOUR
A half day outing! We’ll show you the ins & outs of a local bouldering area—Learn about parking, trail navigation, finding the good boulders, & more!
GYM 2 CRAG SERIES
Guided days out with a focus on instruction & translating your indoor skills to the outdoors
INTRO TO OUTDOOR ROPE CLIMBING
A top rope climbing day with an emphasis on learning the key differences between indoor and outdoor climbing. Explore the world of general climbing systems and risk management.
TOP ROPE MANAGER
A full day course designed to teach the foundational concepts of building and managing top rope anchor systems. Participants will learn to build safe, easy to use top rope systems utilizing both fixed protection & natural features.
SPORT CLIMBER
A full day course designed to teach indoor lead climbers everything they need to know to confidently transition to outdoor sport climbing. Hanging draws, setting up and cleaning anchors, and navigating the additional hazards of climbing outside.
INTRO TO OUTDOOR BOULDERING
A full day course designed to teach indoor boulderers the skills to boulder outside! Topics include leave no trace principles, pad placement, spotting, and general ethics.
SPECIALTY COURSES
Guided days out with a focus on specific climbing related skills
RAPPELLING
A half day course designed to introduce climbers to the basics of rappelling. Understand why we rappel, and when it is most appropriate to do so. Understand the risks associated with rappelling, and learn how to mitigate them through system and process management.
SELF RESCUE
A full day course designed to teach the foundational concepts of building and managing top rope anchor systems. Participants will learn to build safe, easy to use top rope systems utilizing both fixed protection & natural features.
TRADITIONAL PLACEMENTS
A full day course! Learn how passive and active protection works, and where to apply each. Identify and assess placements, understand potential modes of failure, and test placements in a controlled environment.
Private outings & Instruction
Any of the above offerings, or a unique objective catered to suit your needs! Click the button below to fill out an inquiry form. Questions? Send us an email at mcs@metrorock.com!