Maine Climbing Blog: Tips, Trips, & Stories
The Equinox Guiding Service blog helps climbers of all levels explore rock and ice climbing across Maine. From local climbing guides and season tips to gear recommendations and adventure stories, find practical information to plan your next trip. Our certified AMGA guides share experience‑based insights on iconic spots like Camden, Acadia National Park, Katahdin, and Grafton Notch. Enjoy stories from the field, skill‑building content, and expert advice — whether you’re a beginner or seasoned climber.
Otter Cliffs Climbing
Otter Cliffs in Acadia national park offers spectacular views of sand beach, gorham mtn, otter cliffs, Thunder hole, beehive, monument cove, Great head, Scoodic pinicula, egg rock, Park Loop Road, Ocean path.
Bouldering Maine
Bouldering Maine is a special breed of people. We have scoured the cliffs and hills of Maine looking for the elusive glacial erratic. The Random boulder in the woods, the special unique line that we have only been dreaming of. It exists if we believe hard enough and dreams hard enough. The challenge comes if we want to send hard enough.
Tumbledown mountain rock climbing
Tumbledown Moutain rock climbing is some of the most spectacular multi pitch climbing in the state of maine guided by the equinox guiding service.
Ice Climbing in the Camden Hills: A Complete Guide to Winter Climbing in Midcoast Maine
The ice loomed ahead in frozen waterfalls, bumpy mounds, rippling walls and tapered icicles. As the water ran over the cliffs and down the steep slope, it solidified into wild shapes that could only be conquered with ice axes, spiked boots and a sturdy rope.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about Equinox Guiding Service Beginning Climbing Programs
While Equinox Guiding service is best known locally for its technically advanced climbing course, we also offer many classes for folks who are just trying climbing for the first time. Here are answers to a few questions that beginners often ask.
Katahdin Ice Climb
no mountain, no, not even MT Washington, is as dramatic and obviously alpine as maine’s crown jewel, Katahdin

