Venture Up: Recreation Adventure: Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing

World Class Leadership

Internationally known Venture Up was conceived in 1983 in Chamonix, France, the alpinism capital of the world, and gateway to where the French, Swiss and Italian alps meet. Venture Up founders opened up winter climbing in the area in 1982, when winter climbing in the Mont Blanc region was virtually unknown. Continuing to make their mark in the international arena, Venture Up founders accepted invitations to speak at adventure conferences worldwide; they have also consulted with the governments of Nepal, India, China, Poland, Romania, Russia, Mexico and Chile on adventure sports and tourism.

Today, Venture Up has more than 100,000 participants to its credit -- more than any private firm in the U.S.

Guides and instructors are veterans of world class routes, are well educated, and seasoned teachers in all levels of rock climbing, from novice instruction to guiding 5.12+ climbers who come to Arizona from around the world.

World Class Guiding & Instruction

Rock Climbing and Rappelling with Venture Up is fun and possible for all ages and abilities. Whether you're a first-time climber, making the transition from a climbing gym, or training for a Big Wall ascent, Venture Up's experts will customize a program to develop your confidence and competence. Venture Up provides world class guides to service all levels of climbers, from novices to veterans of 5.12+ ascents, the only firm in the state qualified to offer all levels of climbing. Venture Up also provides exclusive year-round opportunities for individuals to climb on private and public lands throughout Arizona-- in more areas than any other firm operating in the state.

Rock Climbing Clients

In addition to our individual clients who come from across the U.S. and beyond, Venture Up has a steady stream of professional clients incorporating rock climbing into training programs, including:

American Express
Bank One
Caterpillar
Cox Cable
DuPont
Ernst & Young
General Reinsurance
McKinsey & Co.
Microsoft
Union Bank of Switzerland
U.S. Special Forces, Fort Bragg
U.S. Special Forces, Ft. Huachuca
Walt Disney Co.

Rock Climbing Photo

Venture Up set the standards for commercial rock climbing in Arizona. One of the 37 firms in the nation accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association, Venture Up is one of the top few to easily pass accreditation testing. AMGA affirmed Venture Up's top-rated safety record and its safety practices as exceeding industry standards. Its enrollment and safety record are second to none in the U.S., and unmatched in Arizona.

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