Scouts!

WE’VE SUPPORTED SCOUTING ORGANIZATIONS FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS!

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For many years, scout troops from all across Texas have come to us for the excitement that rock climbing offers. Texas Climbing Adventures believes that climbing encourages life skills that are in line with the mission that scouting organizations aim to promote in today’s youth. Goal setting, problem solving and growth in self-confidence stretch the minds of young climbers just as agility, balance and muscle strength build their bodies. Socially, rock climbing supports team building, trust, and self-esteem.
Texas Climbing Adventures is proud to offer climbing programs for the Boy Scouts of America. Our course offers instruction designed to provide participants with solid rock climbing and rappelling techniques and teach critical safety procedures. Qualified BSA Merit Badge Counselors are on staff to assess for the Climbing Merit Badge. Our guides have a willingness to answer questions, demonstrate techniques, and delight in introducing young climbers to the sport.
​PROGRAM
  • Group instruction in harnessing, knots, climbing movement, belaying, rappelling and communication
  • Top-roping on novice and intermediate routes
  • Belaying and back-up belaying
  • Rappelling on vertical rock faces and overhangs
  • Merit Badge assessment for prepared scouts (we cannot guarantee that everyone will complete all requirements for merit badge). Our owner is a merit badge councilor and can sign off on cards if needed. email [email protected].
  • Instruction generally begins by 8:30 a.m. and finishes up between 3 and 4 p.m. however, we can be flexible according to your group's needs.
  • Minimum age 8
  • Please advise us at the time of your booking if your scouts will be climbing for their badge. 
GROUP SIZE
  • We maintain a guide to climber ratio of 1:6
  • Limiting total group sizes to at most 15 climbers allows for adequate supervision and participation while respecting environmental impact concerns and permit restrictions. Please contact for groups larger than 15. 
  • We focus on scouts only for climbing instruction for the day.  If Dads or other adults want to climb, we suggest booking a separate course for that. We ask that we limit the adult group to scout leaders, guides, and chaperones. Parents will need to stay at the campsite or go on a separate hike. This is because of limited space at the climbing areas. Furthermore this helps to insure safety, and most importantly overall experience for the scouts.  
WHAT TO BRING/WEAR
  • water (water bottle), snacks, bug spray, sunscreen, sunglasses, a back pack, comfortable athletic clothing, and closed toe shoes (hiking or tennis shoes).

LOCATIONS
  • Enchanted Rock Natural Area, Fredericksburg, Texas. These awe-inspiring pink granite domes have a mystical quality that has drawn climbers for decades
  • Milton Reimer’s Ranch, Dripping Springs, Texas. Considered by the local climbing community to offer amazing single-pitch climbing
  • Barton Creek Greenbelt, Austin, Texas Diverse limestone routes offering challenge to both beginner and advanced climbers                                                               Enchanted Rock will be closed for hunting on the following dates:
  • From Oct. 14th-Oct. 17th
    From Nov. 4th-Nov. 7th
    From Dec. 2nd-Dec. 5th
    From Dec 22nd-Dec. 24th
    ​From Jan. 27-January 30th
COST
  • Enchanted Rock Natural Area-$85 per scout.​
  • Reimers Ranch-80$ per scout.
  • Barton Creek Greenbelt-$80 per scout.
  • Please email [email protected] a copy of your EIN Number or Non-Profit Charter in order to take advantage of these reduced rates.

​      Cancellation and Payment Policy:
​For large groups, Scouts and non-profits, Due to administrative costs and use of other resources, we require a non-refundable deposit of $200, and payment in full within 48 hrs of your scheduled date.  

Cancellation 72 hours before trip; reschedule or receive credit for a later trip at no charge.  If those options don’t work, you can receive a refund minus your deposit.
  • Less than 48 hours: Option to reschedule or credit for the future.  No refund (exceptions may apply for emergencies at our discretion)
  • No-shows: No refund
Weather Policy
Rock climbing is weather-dependent, but not all weather conditions require cancellation.
Trips will proceed in:
  • Light rain (depending on rock type and safety)
  • Overcast conditions
  • Mild wind
Trips may be canceled or modified for:
  • Heavy rain or thunderstorms
  • Lightning
  • High winds
  • Extreme heat or cold
  • Unsafe rock conditions (e.g., wet/slippery surfaces, rockfall risk)
  • Enchanted Rock State Park closure of trails
If the guide cancels due to weather or safety:
  • You will receive the option to reschedule or credit to reschedule in the future at no cost.  If those options don’t work, you will receive a refund minus your deposit.
If the client cancels due to weather concerns:
  • Standard cancellation policy applies unless conditions are officially deemed unsafe by the guide service
Late Changes Due to Weather
  • Weather decisions are typically made 24 before the trip, but may occur the morning of if conditions change rapidly.
Safety First
All trips are at the discretion of the guide. Safety decisions are final. 
Contact Trish Gordon at 512627-9489 or Sam at 512 590-2988 with questions or concerns.
o cancel, you will need to notify us before the final payment is charged, which would be 8 days before your climbing date.  We then will issue a refund minus the deposit and a service fee, or preferably, we will work with you to reschedule your trip.     

If you are unable to reschedule, you will be issued a credit for the amount charged (minus the deposit and admin fee). No refunds after the 8 days, only rescheduling or a credit. 

 We will work with you to reschedule or issue a credit for the amount paid if the cancellation is due to bad weather. Weather cancellations can be made up to the morning of climbing. 

Tips to our amazing guides are appreciated! 
CAMPING
  • Camping is available at Enchanted Rock Natural Area and provides the perfect opportunity to emphasize minimizing impact along with camping and outdoor skills.
TCA PROVIDES
  • Helmets
  • Harnesses
  • Climbing shoes
  • All ropes and climbing gear necessary​                                                                                    
  • ​Guides and instruction.

-For larger groups, 15 or more, please have final climber participant count at least two weeks in advance. Participants can be added once reservation is made with at least two weeks notice. Email [email protected] to add participants.  
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-Please contact for groups larger than 15 climbers. 
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Tips to our amazing guides are appreciated! ​​

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