Climbing

The climbing program is popular amongst our students. New Climbers begin on campus where they learn about knots, harnesses, rope care and proper climbing conversation with their belay partner. After ground school, the students travel to numerous nearby climbing areas such as Looking Glass Rock, Rumbling Bald, Table Rock, Hanging Rock State Park, Pilot Mountain State Park, and Sewanee (TN). Most climbing is done through top-roping or slingshot belays.

Students who perfect their skills may advance to learn about lead climbing and using and setting protection. The winter the program focuses on indoor competitive climbing. Students receive membership to the local Riveter Climbing Gym and compete there regularly with Asheville School and with other students from neighboring schools.