Maine’s Climbing Blog

Throughout the years, Equinox has published a plethora of blog posts. From day trips to interviews with Friends and fellow climbers, behind the scenes looks. Please enjoy exploring Maine through this digital platform we have created and continue to grow! Let us know which posts you like, and especially leave us a comment if our adventures inspire any of your own!

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Camden Maine to Acadia National Park

To travel from Camden, Maine, to Acadia National Park, you have a few options depending on your preferences and means of transportation. Here are two common routes:

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Grafton Notch ice climbing

Grafton Notch in Maine is known for many things. But Ice climbing is not always the first thing you think of. It’s a hidden gem that folks don’t know about. Many of the locations can be found on Moutain Project. We offer full days of ice climbing here you can find out more on our website.

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Frequently asked questions

How Fit Do I Need To Be To Climb?

Is Rock Climbing A Good Activity For The Whole Family?

What Is The Minimum Age To Participate?

If I Book A Class For My Kids, Can I Go Along To Watch And Take Pictures?

Can You Accommodate Large Groups?

Do I Need To Have My Own Equipment?

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Rock Climb Katahdin

Rock Climb Katahdin Multipitch rock route is adventure for the climber looking to challenge themselves on Alpine Rock climbing that is exciting and exhilarating. Tackling this challenge of climbing on the greatest Moutain in new England can be one of the highlights of any climbers career. this commitment of climbing is always an adventure with winds whipping around, weather moving in and out the exposure of breathing crisp alpine air brings it all together with one experience that changes the perspective of what you are capable of. I’ve had the most fun on katadin at some of the most extraordinary points in my career as a guide and climbers. its pushed me to be willing to take on the Moutain and challenges of mental fortitude in ways I thought I was not capable of.

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Rock Climbing in Maine: Camden Hills

Located in the stunning Midcoast region of Maine, the cliffs around Camden offer breathtaking views, a wide variety of routes suitable for beginner to advanced climbers, and best of all…no crowds!

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Winter Katahdin

Went on a guided winter ascent of Mt Khatadin in February 2023 with my son and the Equinox guide. This was an amazing experience that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Our guide (Noah) was well prepared and highly experienced and prepped us well in the weeks leading to oir trip. He guided with a light hand giving us confidence and allowing for a genuine Mountaineering experience of a classic epic peak. We always felt safe with our guide. I highly recommend this for anyone with hiking experience that wants the fun, challenge, and skill-set associated with a thrilling winter ascent.

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Kalymnos 2023

Equinox Guiding Service is excited to announce that we will be leading a group of climbers to the famed island of Kalymnos in Greece in November of 2020! With over 3,500 sport climbs on the island with stunning vistas, this is truly a climbers paradise.

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My life as a rock warrior

Climbing is not just a sport for me. It's my lively hood, my focus and the thing I want to do most in the world. I don’t always view myself as a climber but more of a teacher. I share the passion of myself and the sport I love with the world. The perception of what I do is always fear based. The perceived risk that I see every day sometimes smacks you upside the head. Not only the fear but also the risk involved. In guiding there are two kinds of risk, perceived risk and actual risk. As a guide I’m always trying to have my clients experience the perceived risk. When the actual risk comes into play it usually means it's time to bail!

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Maine Winter Break for kids!

The sun is getting stronger and the days a little longer. I know how good both of those feel. Spending time in the fresh air can have a positive impact on our health. Even a short walk can make a difference. But if you want to challenge yourself and have never cross country skied or snow shoed the weather is in your favor with the temperatures on the rise.

If you really want to challenge yourself the ice is pretty good for ice climbing and in some places where the sun has melted the ice and snow, rock climbing is happening. My older son guides those interested in this type of challenge with his business Equinox Guiding Service. He takes people out so they can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors and have a blast. He provides all of the equipment, instruction, and encouragement. You can have little or no knowledge and be successful. I certainly recommend guide Noah Kleiner! Tell Noah I sent you and perhaps you’ll get a discount.

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Graphton Notch State Park Ice Climbing

Grafton Notch State Park is a beautiful recreational area located in western Maine, United States. It offers a wide range of outdoor activities throughout the year, including ice climbing during the winter months.

Ice climbing in Grafton Notch State Park is a popular adventure sport for enthusiasts who enjoy the thrill of scaling frozen waterfalls and cliffs. The park is known for its rugged and scenic terrain, making it an excellent destination for ice climbers of all levels of experience.

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Maine Windjammer Cruises 2023

Maine Windjammer Cruises 2023 in Camden Maine classic way to explore the Maine coast in the summer. Explore Penobscot Bay, with its rocky shoreline, famous lighthouses, seals, bald eagles, islands, lobster boats, and hidden mansions. We are excited to be featuring some of our favorites. These locals have had their kids climbing with us for years! We are proud to be able to support them just as they have supported us in the past.

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Rock Climbing Gym Maine

Rock climbing gym maine, We have some of the best selection of rock climbing gyms out of any state. Some of the most quality climbing gyms around. It’s a great resource if the weather is crappy and youyourre looking to still get out for a small session and stretch your mussels. Here are some of our favorites.

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Climbing School

Climbing School is an essential part to where we start our programs. We start every program learning the basics. This allows us to customize your experience and tailor it to your needs and desires.

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Outdoor Rock Climbing near me

Outdoor rock climbing near me, is known around the country as a destination in the Camden, Rockland Belfast area. Equinox Guiding Service has got you covered with experienced guides to teach you how to enjoy the sport of rock climbing. We offer Full and half day rock climbing tours in Camden Maine and Acadia national park. This experience lets you enjoy the sport of climbing without the commitment of finances.

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Rock Climbing Summer Camp

We are so excited to be offering a summer camp here at Equinox! If you have only climbed indoors, this is a great opportunity to experience all the outdoors offers. Enjoy a four-hour session Monday through Friday. All the gear is included as well as a team of guides for the afternoon. Our camps are designed to meet your kids where they are at—providing opportunities to grow and improve skills in all areas. Activates include but are not limited to Rock climbing, Rappelling, Caving, and more!

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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.

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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.

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Rock Climbing western maine

Rock Climbing western Maine is untaped beauty is off the Beaton path with the crowds kept to the coast of Maine during the summer. These Back road Climbing destinations can be accessed fairly easily and have many Gems that are still in need of discovery for the avid climber.

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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.

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