I was lucky enough to get paired with Laurie for trad instruction. I can not even begin to express how much I appreciated Laurie’s instruction. She taught not only technique but critical thinking as well because you never know what you will encounter and she wants you to be prepared with the knowledge and confident that you can figure it out. This class was a birthday trip. Laurie was flexible with scheduling/ rescheduling and had a very kind and passionate demeanor. She was able to teach simple and more complex techniques in a way that makes you want to learn from her. She was very knowledgeable but very encouraging and made you feel great about where you were in your journey the entire time. I will absolutely go back to learn from...
   Read moreWent with a group, I was a beginner and never climbed outdoors before with a bit of indoor climbing gym experience, Chris and Ted were fantastic guides meeting me at my skill level and coaching me through belaying, some more advanced climbs, rappelling, and overcoming mental obstacles and fears. Absolutely worth it and had a lot of fun, these guys know what they're doing,...
   Read moreHaving climbed with several different guide services across the country, Mooney Mountain Guides is top notch. I climbed with both Ben and Alex, and they were both very knowledgeable, flexible, and they were very patient and supportive if some sections of a climb took me some time. It was also reassuring to know that the guides had obtained their applicable AMGA...
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