Ready to Rock?

Rock-About is the longest-running rock climbing outfit based out of the Central Texas area offering courses for beginners, experienced climbers, groups, and Boy and Girl Scout troops.

Their guides provide a safe environment in which you can experience hiking, sightseeing, camping, and best of all, climbing. Each guide has years of experience both as a climber and a guide to ensure that you have a fun, memorable experience.

Rock-About’s safe, well organized and safety-oriented classes offer something for everyone: the basics for the beginner and advanced programs for experienced climbers. Rock-About also educates climbers about the physical and cultural geography of the places we climb. Rock-About believes in a Leave No Trace ethic to help conserve the park’s natural resources.

Trips

Boat Climbing Tour

Austin’s beautiful Lake Travis for this unique climbing adventure. Deepwater soloing involves climbing as high as you’d like before falling into the water.

Pecos River Climbing

A four-day camping and climbing trip in the wilderness near the Pecos River, on the Continental Ranch, with 200 limestone climbing routes.

El Potrero Chico Climbing

A special shuttle service climb to El Potrero Chico, Mexico! Experience the incredible climbing in the Sierra Madres, with meals and lodging provided.

Classes

Beginner Climbing

An introduction to rock climbing for anyone who wants to experience a safe vertical adventure. Not just for beginners, this class embraces all levels and focuses on a fulfilling day of climbing.

Lead Climbing Course

Learn lead climbing techniques and learn how to clean a route safely. You’ll gain the independence to get out of the gym and onto some real rocks!

Trad Climbing Course

We’ll teach you the techniques and skills you need to place gear for leading and building anchors and other traditional climbing skills in this Texas climbing course.

Warriors Way

Master mental techniques and learn how to take appropriate risks and actions with this unique climbing course that places a focus on mindfulness in the sport.

Self Rescue

Learn necessary rescue skills in our Self-Rescue Course, taught by owner Adam Mitchell, an Assistant Rock Guide with the AMGA, and has passed the Rock-Rescue Drill through the AMGA.

Boy and Girl Scout Troops

Step up to the challenge and be a part of our Climbing Merit Badge program! Scouts can go for the badge or just join us for a fun day of climbing.

Kids Climbing Camp

Just for kids! Our special climbing camps encourage safety and fun for young climbers. We have spring break and summer camp options available.

Single Patch Instructor

Interested in getting certified as a single pitch instructor? Join us for the Single Pitch Instructor Program and learn how to proficiently facilitate and instruct the sport.