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Rock_and_Sun_America_LogoFox Mountain Guides and Climbing School has partnered with premier European based company Rock and Sun to operate in North, Central and South America licensed as Rock and Sun America. As Rock and Sun America we offer all inclusive climbing vacations to various locations to the same high standards that you expect from Fox Mountain Guides. These vacation style trips are a chance to meet and spend time with likeminded climbers from all over the world and climb the best rock each world famous area has to offer. What could be better! We organize all the logistics including transportation for the week from the local airport, accommodation, food and of course instruction throughout and any technical equipment you need.

These vacations will suit intermediate and advanced climbers that wish to explore amazing climbing destinations with our credentialed climbing guides. The focus of these vacations will be ticking off the area single and multipitch classics at the grade of your choice and to immerse you in the local climbing culture and community. We guarantee you will have the climbing vacation of a lifetime with Rock and Sun America!

Key Points:

  • Transportation, accommodation, food and instruction included in one price
  • All Guides are AMGA Certified Rock Instructors and Guides from Fox Mountain Guides
  • World Class Destinations
  • Meet likeminded climbers from around the globe!
  • Explore new areas with all logistics and guides organized for you

 

2010 Locations:

North Carolina Classic Rock:                      

North Carolina is renowned in the eastern United States for its slab and crack climbing, but its diversity of rock types and countless five star destinations enhance the state’s world class reputation. Laurel Knob is a 1200ft granite wall, Linville Gorge is a13 mile long 3 mile deep wilderness with more adventure climbing than one could do in a lifetime, and the NC Hi-Country is home of the most dense meta-sandstone in the world: a sport climbing and bouldering paradise. After a career climbing in NC, local guides and instructors haven’t even scratched the surface of the offerings in this Appalachian stronghold.

Your local guides in North Carolina are trained and certified by the American Mountain Guides Association, first ascensionists, and representatives of North Carolina’s unique climbing culture: the perfect blend of experience and training to make your visit as productive as you’d like it to be. Look for their help to find non-climbing activities too, like hiking, white-water rafting, mountain biking, sightseeing, and recommendations for local cuisine (some uniquely North Carolinian fare).

Trip Length: Seven Days

Cost: $1600 Per person

Dates: 31st Aug - 7th Sept, 2010 and 7th - 14th Sept, 2010. Rock and Sun America Booking Page

 

Joshua Tree Classic Rock, California:        

Joshua Tree National Park is a world class climbing destination and attracts climbers from all over the globe each year. From its beautiful golden sunsets to the rocks that breakup the desert landscape covered in Joshua Trees it is a mystical climbing venue perfect for any holiday! JTree is steeped in climbing history and has been the ‘off season’ training retreat for many top climbers such as John Long, Lynn Hill and John Bachar to name a few. Joshua Tree is a must do area on any climbers tick list.

Trip Length: Seven Days

Cost: $1600 Per person

Dates: 30th Oct - 6th Nov, 2010 and 6th - 13th Nov, 2010. Rock and Sun America Booking Page

 

El Potrero Chico, Mexico:                           

Welcome to the ‘little coral,’ a sport climber’s haven. Don’t let the name fool you: little Potrero Chico is not. These towering mountains reside in the arid Chihuahuan desert of northern Mexico offering hundreds of brilliant routes, up to 750+ meters in length! Whether desiring one, three, ten, or twenty pitches of stellar crimps and pockets on beautiful limestone, Potrero Chico amazes all who seek an exciting climbing destination and different culture in which to be immersed. Come join us for a week of climbing pitch after pitch on this awesome rock and enjoying the calm, relaxed atmosphere of Hidalgo, Mexico.

Trip Length: Seven Days

Cost: $1600 Per person

Dates: 27th Nov - 4th Dec, 2010 and 4th - 11th Dec, 2010. Rock and Sun America Booking Page

 

For more information or to book over the phone call 1-888-284-8433 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

To book a vacation click to go to the main Rock and Sun America Booking Page.

 

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