​Why climb with us?

Top Reputation

Texas Climbing Adventures was originally founded in 1986 as Mountain Madness Climbing School. As the oldest and most experienced climbing school in Texas, we have taught over 20,000 people to climb and have maintained a perfect safety record. Texas Climbing Adventures is a fully insured guide service with American Mountain Guides Association certified instructors. 

Expert Guides

Safety and risk management are a top priority when we are leading climbing trips in the outdoors. Our lead guides are AMGA-certified Single Pitch Instructors (SPI).  We also have medically trained and certified Wilderness First Responders available.  Our instructors know the best and latest climbing techniques as well as a keen understanding of the local Austin area terrain.

A Great Time for All

For more than 25 years in and around Austin, we’ve been providing a fun-filled experience for climbers of all ages and experience levels. TCA has also worked with hundreds of corporations, scout troops, youth groups and schools. Our guides balance instruction with fun and encouragement to ensure a great outdoor adventure for everyone.


Where we climb

Austin Greenbelt 

 Rock climbing within Barton Creek’s Greenbelt is a great way to Austin rock climbing. Unique for an urban setting, the greenbelt offers  moderate to hard climbing routes, easy access, and outstanding climbing quality. The beautiful, shaded setting provides amazing year-round climbing and miles of trails to hike before or after climbing. 

Milton Reimer's Ranch

Milton Reimers Ranch is the crown jewel of central Texas limestone climbing with its panoramic views of the Texas Hill Country. Nestled in the heart of Travis County’s Dripping Springs, it offers steep cliffs along the Pedernales River.  Reimers Ranch offers one of the highest concentrations of easy to moderate climbing routes in the area. 

Enchanted Rock 

Looking out over grasslands and tall oak forests, the breathtaking pink granite dome lives up to its name in a mystical way. This ancient, pristine granite offers excellent climbing that is second to none with routes ranging from beginner to expert. Enchanted Rock is the original Lone Star State climbing area and a perfect setting for everyone’s climbing adventure.

Medicine Wall

An amazing limestone climbing area in San Antonio. This sport climbing destination is great for all experience levels. With more than 40 feet of climbing, this venue provides great terrain to learn entry level rock climbing skills and especially more advanced lead climbing and anchor building techniques. 

Monster Rock

Explore 50 different climbing routes on this unique limestone crag just outside of Pace Bend Park in Spicewood, TX.
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Cancellation and Payment Policy:
For private instruction and climbing courses, we require at least a 72 hour notice for cancellations and rescheduling of activities.  We will work with you to reschedule to a new date of if you need to cancel entirely,  or if we cancel due to weather, we will provide you a gift card for use within 1 year.   For special circumstances, contact us and we can extend the expiration date  of the gift card. 

​For large groups and non-profits, due to the administrative costs and use of other resources, We require a deposit of $200. and payment in full within 7 days of your scheduled date.  To cancel, you will need to notify us within 7 days before your climbing date (s) for a refund of your deposit minus a service fee or reschedule the date (s),  We will work with you to reschedule to a new date.   If you need to cancel entirely  or do not show up, your deposit will not be refunded, and we will reschedule your trip or provide you with a gift card.  If we have to cancel due to weather, we will make that call within 24 hours and we will reschedule or provide you a gift card.  For special circumstances, contact us and we can extend the expiration of the gift card. 
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