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    4.9 (34 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    It was our first time doing a via ferrata. Matt was incredibly helpful. He kept us safe and encouraged us to face our fear of heights! We all had a great time and am looking forward to our next visit!

    Via Ferrata
    Kim T.

    Highly recommend this experience! I've been three times with different friends each time and they love it!! The guides are great and you'll have an amazing time.

    Ckris M.

    Customer service 5 stars Knowledge 5 stars Safety 5 stars Even with my 7 year old and my partner with limited knowledge my instructor was super helpful with teaching us and being patient This was an incredible experience

    Leg 1 climb
    John D.

    I had an extra day after a week of work in Lexington. I was hoping to learn to climb but they were booked. Nichole recommend the Via Ferrata. I checked out some of the reviews and it seemed ok, so I gave it a try. I must admit, while it was beautiful, I was a bit underwhelmed and thought It would be a breeze (boy was I wrong!) Upon arrival the staff was friendly and detailed the safety and orientation class. The course is self paced and separated into 6 legs. 1-3 being the easiest and then the skill level gradually increasing on legs 4-6. The staff recommended 6-8 hours for novice folks. It provides the opportunity for groups to exit at the end of various legs to come down a rest. I must admit that with the adrenaline of being on the mountain coupled with the upper body strength required, it is a good workout. The great thing is it is set up for all skill levels, but it will get parts of the body working. I was told that most first time visitors will only do 1-3. I breezed through 1-3 but got to leg 4 and had to come down. The transition from 3 to 4 was a challenge with a small backpack and I needed some water. I after a short break, I headed back up to tackle the rest of the course. I was able to do the entire course, but I promise there were times that I wanted to exit. This was a great time and well worth the it. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and it was the highlight of my visit to Red River Gorge.

    Rock Climbing on either Sport or Traditional climbing routes
    Alanarose P.

    I one hundred percent recommend. Staff were super professional, David and Jerick both were really great to work with. If your looking for climbing for beginners this is it.

    My knees are still shaking and we left about 1 hour ago. We signed up for the beginning climbing experience, the Via Ferrata. What a great experience! Staff was super helpful and encouraging! We didn't know what to expect with the set up. The property is all at one location. You park and there is an office to check in and get your safety briefing. They teach you how to use the gear. The climbing areas/mountain is in a "C" formation the office is in the middle. When you for a day pass, you could climb one section or stay all day. It's up to you. The property is stunning. There are 6 different sections to climb, each becoming more difficult. They first have you practice on a practice area that is low to the ground. At this point, you are free to start the sections as you please. Once you start a section, you must complete it. Each section is designed so you could continue on or put your feet on the ground and take a breather. You can do each section as many times as you want. You are free to take a break, bring snacks or picnic lunch. There are picnic tables. When you actually climb, you are without an instructor. Instructors constantly monitor the climbing. They have megaphones and yell encouragement. They are prepared to rescue you if you fall. In case you "freeze up" while climbing, they said most people can me talked through their fears. Lots of the climbing is horizontal in nature. For gear, they provide helmets and harness. You can purchase gloves for $5. My family went without gloves and wore sneakers. This is a controlled climbing experience. That being said, there are many points that are high up. You have to navigate around some pretty challenging areas and get a bit uncomfortable, stretch far, grip some rock and hope you don't fall. Some days, there can be wet sections. This activity does take strength and definitely not for people who are fearful of climbing a ladder. There were sections I was terrified and my son pointed out that my legs were shaking. Ya, I can feel them! My husband slipped and scraped up his leg. My knee is sore from slamming it into rock, not sure when. I was probably holding on for dear life. My family completed sections 1-3. I would start with section 2. It's easier than 1. On sections 1-3, I can confirm there are spots where you can relax, take in the breathtaking views and get your heart rate back down or calm yourself down, if needed. Other things to consider. Make sure to bring water, sunscreen and maybe a change of underpants (depending on your fear of heights).

    We took a group of boy scouts from 11 years old to 16 years old. This is a really cool adventure, so well organized, and felt very safe. The guides were so helpful and encouraging to everyone in our group. This was challenging for all involved and there are so many different options for comfort and ability levels. We will definitely be back!!

    Dale S.

    Nicole is amazing to work with! She will go out of her way to make your experience the best it can be! She has a great staff who are always willing to help you overcome obstacles and fears. This is a must do when you are in the Red River Gorge!

    Steph T.

    It's always a great time at Torrent Falls, if you love to rock climb. Make sure to call and make a reservation. You don't want to drive all the way there, just to find out there's a huge group that day. You could most likely be fine just walking in, but call to be sure. You can print the waiver off of their site and have it ready. But if you forget, no worries, they have the waivers at the front desk. You can also buy gloves that are nice than the ones they let you borrow. If you buy gloves, they are $5 a pair, and you will want to cut the tips off them for better grip. Admission is $40 a person. They do not have a restroom, they have a port-a-potty! Maybe someday they will have a restroom. What would be super cool is to have a place for restrooms and showers, because you will be dripping with sweat when you're done. So don't forget to bring a towel and a change of clothes. You will be fitted into their rock climbing harness and be given detailed training on how to clip in and out. PAY ATTENTION!! They are great with their training, but make sure to pay attention, you could seriously injure yourself if you don't. If you pay attention, you will have a totally safe and enjoyable time! Before they release you to climb, they will take you to a training face and make sure you are rock climbing correctly. After that, you are free to go. If this is your first time to Torrent Falls, they will not permit you to skip over faces 1, 2, or 3. We have been here before, so we were permitted to start on 3 and go forward. I had a tiny backpack on me and I regretted taking it. It hindered me. I had it full of Gatorade and snacks. If you have a water bottle that has a hole for a carabiner, I would suggest filling it full of Gatorade and freezing it (if your bottle won't bust) or refrigerating the night before and keeping cool before you climb. TF will give you a carabiner for you to hold your bottle. That is really all you need to take with you. If you need to come down for a drink, the walk back to the main building isn't far at all. It will be good to come down for a break, because these faces will take it out of you. You can buy drinks/snacks at the main building as well. And before you go back up, they will check your gear to make sure everything is still safe. PRECAUTION: As soon as you feel arm fatigue, come down. Don't do what I did and think, "That was just once, I'll keep going" I ended up having to sit on the side of the face, hoping my strength would come back, then finally having to backtrack and go down. It was scary and extremely exhausting. But if you want to rock climb, this is the place to do it. I love it, and will be back again.

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    Kentucky Rock & Adventure Guides

    Kentucky Rock & Adventure Guides

    4.9(14 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    Our experience with KRAG has been great. Matt was our climbing guide on two separate trips and he…read moredid a great job of finding routes for our family. We range from very beginner (me) to an experienced competitive team climber (my kid) to in between (the others), so that wasn't an easy task. But he was encouraging yet challenged us all. It was a great experience. We recommend powering past the last generation website to make your reservation and climb with KRAG.

    Climbing with KRAG was THE highlight of our visit to Kentucky. I would go with them again in a…read moreheartbeat. Their guides are super professional - in knowledge, safety best practices and skill. And they are a ton of fun and really enjoy sharing their passion for climbing and the Red River Gorge. Whether you are an experienced climber or a complete beginner, or are climbing on your own or with your family/friends/party, I highly recommend climbing with KRAG. My brother and I climbed with Brian (one of the co-owners) and had a blast. We didn't have all our gear but KRAG provides everything you'll need for free (shoes, harness, helmet, etc). It rained so much the day we arrived and I was worried we wouldn't be able to climb. But Brian is so knowledgable and knew where all the best spots were that stayed dry. We got to climb so many classic routes, learned new techniques, and had so much fun. Also, one thing to not overlook is KRAG's emphasis on safety. Brian and his team have loads of experience and every certification out there, and it clearly shows. It gets even better. After a day of climbing, we were so hungry and headed back to the Skybridge Station. Turns out, you can enjoy from their amazing selection of local craft beers on tap! To add, they even serve the best hot dogs and quesadillas in town (and some of the best I've ever eaten)! The guys at KRAG are awesome and are the reason our trip to Kentucky and the red river was epic. I can't wait to go again!

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    LEF Climbing

    4.6(27 reviews)
    50.1 mi

    After not climbing for over a year, I decided to put on my climbing shoes again and check out LEF…read moreClimbing. It has a spacious interior with a variety of routes for bouldering, top rope, auto-belay, and lead climb. The walls are much taller than other gyms I've been to and make the routes much challenging. Some of the grading doesn't seem very consistent. Staff is nice. Kids and adults of all ages are welcome. It's definitely fun to experience it at least once! The day pass is currently $30 per person with all gear rentals included. No price reduction if you bring your own gear. The membership cost is hefty, $100 per month or $80 if prepay... that's close to 1K per person at a minimum. One membership bonus is that all classes are free. If I resume climbing on a regular basis, I might consider shelling out some $$.

    I was invited by a family member to join her in rock climbing. This was my first time rock…read moreclimbing, and I must say I was a bit intimidated about climbing. The staff were very friendly and detailed on how to get prepared for climbing the wall with the harnesses and also the ins and outs of each level of difficulty. My son loved climbing, as this is definitely his wheelhouse, but not necessarily mine lol. There were numerous walls to climb with the ropes/harnesses utilized and other boulder walls with a harness or rope not used but with a padded flooring under the ways. There is a wall for each level of climber from beginner to seasoned. If you want to try something new or get more practice on your skills, LEF is perfect for you! We will come back soon!

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    Tons of cool routes

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    Red River Outdoors - Climber's Cabin - For information about this cabin, as well as RRO's other cabin's- please visit redriveroutdoors.com

    Red River Outdoors

    4.3(6 reviews)
    6.1 mi

    Great place to stay while exploring the Red River area or just getting away for a few days' peace…read moreand quiet. The cabins are close to hiking trails and extremely clean. This was a last minute trip so I didn't have the opportunity to take advantage of the yoga classes or the firepit, but there is always next time. Highly recommend this place to stay while in the area!

    Wendy and Craig were extremely responsive when I emailed them with questions before and after…read morebooking. They were both courteous upon our arrival. The cabin was clean and had lots of things we didn't expect (plenty of cooking utensils, dinnerware, dehumidifier, A/C, etc). The water pressure and hot water were excellent. There's a firepit close to the cabins. Unfortunately, we're city folk and weren't able to get the fire going. Maybe we should have YouTubed it! But it was nice that they had a storage tub full of chairs and a picnic bench. The entrance to the property can be easy to miss because it is at a steep grade, but Wendy and Craig emailed us very specific directions that we printed out and had no problems. Everything was great about our stay. Except for that wasp that wouldn't leave. We also booked a climbing tour through RRO. Dan was our guide and did an awesome job. Highly recommended if you are into climbing but don't have all the gear and/or experience to lead and set.

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    Red River Outdoors - Honeymoon Haven cabin- for information about this cabin, as well as RRO's other cabin's- please visit redriveroutdoors.com

    Honeymoon Haven cabin- for information about this cabin, as well as RRO's other cabin's- please visit redriveroutdoors.com

    Red River Outdoors - Windy Corner - For information about this cabin, as well as RRO's other cabin's- please visit redriveroutdoors.com

    Windy Corner - For information about this cabin, as well as RRO's other cabin's- please visit redriveroutdoors.com

    Red River Outdoors - Amy's A-Frame.  For information about this cabin, as well as RRO's other cabin's- please visit redriveroutdoors.com

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    Amy's A-Frame. For information about this cabin, as well as RRO's other cabin's- please visit redriveroutdoors.com

    SUP Kentucky

    SUP Kentucky

    4.7(61 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    Underground kayaking was such a cool, fun experience! It was my first time kayaking, so I was…read morepretty nervous, but our guide was incredibly patient and kind. He took great photos of each of us and our group. The group was small, which I loved because it never felt rushed. The colorful lights you see as you make your way through the cave are very awesome. Just a heads up, your feet and bottom will get very cold! Definitely wear layers and socks. We went in the summer and were still freezing by the end. Still, it was absolutely one of the best things I've done.

    We purchased tickets a month or so ago for August 16th 12-1:30pm but we cannot go now because my…read morehusband's company is transferring us to Texas. We sent several emails with no response and called several times but no answer. I emailed them Friday, calling them out for not responding to my husband, and got a childish short hand response that we could sell them and transfer the tickets but no refunds. However they announce on their recording that they have a waitlist...so why couldn't you refund the tickets??? I can understand no refunds but when it's for a reason that is out of our control I would think they would be more understanding! Edit: if I could give a zero on their communication and attitude I would! I found someone to purchase my tickets but at an extremely discounted price from what I paid. I understand NO refunds but a little heart about us being transferred for work would have gone a long ways seeing they have a waitlist and would still be able to keep their money, but what they don't tell you is they charge on top of what you your loosing selling them to someone else is there is a $10 transfer fee to put the tickets into someone else's name! Very unprofessional and sad company taking advantage of people!

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