This August, join Vertical Voyages for private guided multi-pitch trad climbing in two of the Northeast’s premier destinations: Adirondack Park and the Shawangunks. All trips are led by Jon Richard, AMGA Certified Rock Guide and owner of Vertical Voyages. With thousands of routes climbed across the U.S. and internationally, Jon brings deep experience, local knowledge, and a client-centered approach to every day out.

Leave the heat and humidity behind and discover cool temps, clean granite, and expansive views in the Adirondacks. This region is perfect for climbers with some experience who are ready to explore longer, more committing trad climbs in a wild setting.

• Regular Route (5.5) – Chapel Pond (7 Pitches)
• Bob’s Knob Standard (5.4) – Chapel Pond (6 Pitches)
• Wiessner Route (5.6) – Upper Washbowl (3 Pitches)
• Butterflies and Free to Partition (5.8) – (2 Pitches)
• Pete’s Farewell (5.7) – (3 Pitches)
• Pitchoff Chimney (5.6) – (2 Pitches)
• Gamesmanship (5.8) – (5 Pitches)
• Diagonal (5.8) – (8 Pitches)
• Touch of Class (5.9+) – (4 Pitches)
• The Trap Dike – (2000 feet of low-angle slab climbing)

Climbing in the Gunks is offered through Mountain Skills Climbing Guides under their permitted access. Just two hours from New York City, the Gunks feature steep, juggy trad climbs and clean gear placements—ideal for newer multi-pitch climbers and experienced followers alike.

Please Note: A Mohonk Preserve climbing pass is required. You may purchase your own or add $20 per person per day for Vertical Voyages to provide access.

• High Exposure (5.6) – (2 Pitches)
• Jackie (5.5) – (2 Pitches)
• Horseman (5.5) – (1 Pitch, great intro)
• Arrow (5.8) – (2 Pitches)
• Frogs Head (5.6) – (2 Pitches)
• Madame G’s (5.6) – (2 Pitches)
• Yellow Ridge (5.7) – (3 Pitches)
• Modern Times (5.8+) – (2 Pitches)
• Baby (5.6) – (1 Pitch, classic warm-up)

Vertical Voyages specializes in low-ratio, personalized guided climbing. Prior climbing experience is recommended for all multi-pitch outings.

• 1 Person: $485
• 2 People: $275 per person

Ideal for longer or remote objectives like Wallface or Panther Gorge.

• 1 Person: $550
• 2 People: $400 per person

Climbers are responsible for their own climbing gear, transportation, and lodging. Adirondack Park is approximately two hours north of Albany International Airport.