Idaho Mountain Guides

Idaho Mountain Guides Idaho Mountain Guides - Idaho's best rock climbing! Join us at the City of Rocks, McCall & Boise!

Idaho Mountain Guides specializes in teaching rock climbing programs to help climbers succeed at their goals. We work to ensure that after our courses you are able to climb safely on your own. Whether we are teaching at the City of Rocks, the Black Cliffs of Boise, Mount Adams or Aconcagua, we believe you should develop the skills necessary to climb and mountaineer as a lifelong pursuit. Mat Erpel

ding, owner, has been teaching and guiding rock climbing and mountaineering in Idaho and the western United States since 1995. He is the former Outdoor Program director at Boise State University. Additionally, Mat has guided all over the United States most notably 5 trips guiding and climbing on Denali in Alaska.

There's still a full stretch of climbing season left in Idaho. Our private guiding days are fully customized — new to cl...
08/05/2026

There's still a full stretch of climbing season left in Idaho. Our private guiding days are fully customized — new to climbing and want to just enjoy the exposure, or ready to work on lead climbing, anchors, or trad gear? Your guide builds the day around your goals. Half-day (4 hrs) and full-day (8 hrs) slots are open now through October. Book at idahomountainguides.com.

One of the most useful mid-season skill upgrades: cleaning up your footwork. Loud, imprecise foot placements waste energ...
08/04/2026

One of the most useful mid-season skill upgrades: cleaning up your footwork. Loud, imprecise foot placements waste energy that you'll want later in a route. Learn proper footwork and other climbing techniques by working with one of our guides — and learn the kind of things that make a bigger difference than raw strength.

That's a wrap on July! This month brought first outdoor leads, family climbing days, a scout troop's best outing yet, he...
07/31/2026

That's a wrap on July! This month brought first outdoor leads, family climbing days, a scout troop's best outing yet, heat-safe dawn patrol starts, and a lot of time on some of Idaho's best granite. Thank you to everyone who climbed with us, trained with us, or just followed along this month — we don't take it for granted. Tell us your favorite Idaho Mountain Guides moment from July in the comments, and we'll see you on the rock in August. And please, Leave us a google review! https://g.page/r/Cd7yMH0BbcRTEAI/review

This week's knot: the clove hitch. It's quick to tie, easy to adjust even while it's loaded, and that makes it perfect f...
07/29/2026

This week's knot: the clove hitch. It's quick to tie, easy to adjust even while it's loaded, and that makes it perfect for tying into anchors or self-belaying on multi-pitch terrain. Worth having in your back pocket before your next trad or multi-pitch day.

Guide spotlight: meet Mark, who's guided our McCall program longer than almost anyone else in the state. He's AMGA-certi...
07/29/2026

Guide spotlight: meet Mark, who's guided our McCall program longer than almost anyone else in the state. He's AMGA-certified, has been leading trips up there since we launched the program, and has strong opinions about which McCall routes actually deserve the hype (and which ones are overrated). That kind of terrain-specific depth is hard to build overnight, and it's a big part of why clients keep booking McCall with us specifically. If you've climbed with Mark, say hi in the comments.

Summer is prime time for group outings, and private group climbing days are one of the things we do most often — for chu...
07/27/2026

Summer is prime time for group outings, and private group climbing days are one of the things we do most often — for churches, scout troops, corporate teams, and homeschool co-ops alike. Every group day is custom-built around your group's size, age range, and experience level, from a low-key half-day for a youth group to a full team-building day for a corporate team. If you're planning something this summer, message us and we'll help you put together the right day. More info at https://www.idahomountainguides.com/customcourses

Climbing wall instructors — if your AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI) certification is due for recertification, we hos...
07/23/2026

Climbing wall instructors — if your AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI) certification is due for recertification, we host single-day intensive recerts in Boise. Designed to refresh your skills, update on current best practices, and keep your credential current. Limited seats. Register at idahomountainguides.com/amga-climbing-wall-instructor-recertification-course.
https://www.idahomountainguides.com/customcourses

An Idaho Mountain Guides Gift Card is more than a present—it's an invitation to challenge yourself, explore Idaho's incr...
07/21/2026

An Idaho Mountain Guides Gift Card is more than a present—it's an invitation to challenge yourself, explore Idaho's incredible landscapes, and create unforgettable memories.

Whether it's a first-time climber, an experienced adventurer, or someone who's always wanted to try rock climbing, our gift cards can be used toward:

🧗 Guided climbing adventures
🏔️ Climbing courses
🌄 Family outings
👫 Private guide services
🛍️ Gear and apparel in our online shop

Perfect for birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, holidays, or simply surprising someone who loves the outdoors.

✨ No expiration date.
✨ Memories guaranteed.

🎟️ Purchase your gift card today:
https://www.idahomountainguides.com/slick-rock

Adventure is the gift they'll remember long after the wrapping paper is gone.

🏔️ Experience the Best Climbing in Idaho with a Private Full-Day Adventure at City of Rocks! 🧗Ready for an unforgettable...
07/20/2026

🏔️ Experience the Best Climbing in Idaho with a Private Full-Day Adventure at City of Rocks! 🧗

Ready for an unforgettable day on some of the most beautiful granite in the country?

Join Idaho Mountain Guides for a Private Full-Day Climbing Adventure at the legendary City of Rocks. Whether you're brand new to outdoor climbing or looking to tackle classic routes with an experienced guide, we'll customize the day around your goals, experience, and comfort level.

Your adventure includes:
✅ A full day of private guiding
✅ AMGA Certified Professional Guides
✅ World-class granite climbing
✅ Incredible scenery and unforgettable views
✅ Personalized instruction and coaching

No crowded group trips. Just you, your climbing partners, and a guide focused on helping you have an amazing day on the rock.

Whether you want to climb more, learn new skills, or simply experience one of Idaho's most iconic destinations, this is the adventure you've been waiting for.

📅 Reserve your climb today and experience why climbers travel from around the world to visit City of Rocks.

👉 Learn more and book: https://www.idahomountainguides.com/cityofrocks

If you're still hunting for a camp week for your kids this summer, we've got openings left in our small-group youth clim...
07/17/2026

If you're still hunting for a camp week for your kids this summer, we've got openings left in our small-group youth climbing camps. Campers get real, age-appropriate climbing instruction alongside games and teamwork challenges, all led by guides who love working with young climbers. Groups stay small on purpose, so every kid gets real coaching time. Remaining weeks and registration at https://www.idahomountainguides.com/youthcamps

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