Meet Your Guides | The Story Behind Us
Locally Rooted. Professionally Guided.
Founded in Camden, Maine in 2017, Equinox Guiding Service offers guided rock climbing, ice climbing, climbing instruction, and professional courses. The company is locally owned by Noah Kleiner and operates with an emphasis on thoughtful instruction, clear communication, stewardship, and professional risk management.
Our Story
Equinox Guiding Service was born from a deep love for Maine’s mountains, cliffs, and coastlines—and a belief that outdoor adventure should be rooted in professionalism, humility, and care.
Founded in 2017, Equinox is an AMGA-accredited guide service based in Camden. The company has grown from a local climbing operation into a year-round guide service offering rock climbing, ice climbing, instructional courses, and selected alpine objectives in Maine.
Owner Noah Kleiner grew up just down the road in Union, Maine. Like many climbers, his path began with curiosity—exploring local crags like Barrett's Cove Cliff, learning from lifelong mentors, and slowly building a life around the mountains. After spending years climbing, guiding, and working within the broader climbing community, Noah returned home with a definitive vision: to build a guide service rooted in Maine, focused on education, standards, and authentic outdoor experiences.
Guides and instructors are assigned according to the program, terrain, and their current qualifications. Advanced ice-climbing instruction is led by Noah Kleiner, an AMGA Certified Ice Instructor.
If you’re interested in climbing with us, explore our guided climbing trips in Maine or learn more about our climbing courses.
We use low client-to-guide ratios so climbers receive clear instruction, individual attention, and a focused learning environment.
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