In January 2016, myself and three friends booked a one day trip out to Enchanted Rock with Texas Climbing Adventures. All of us have experience climbing in the gym, but have little to no experience climbing outdoors. None of us really knew what to expect, but we had the pleasure of booking with the owner/head guide-John- and he exceeded all of our expectations in every way imaginable . John was punctual, with all the gear we needed ready to go before we even arrived at the park and was extremely patient, [literally] showing us the ropes and taking time to share knowledge about how he was setting up the routes so we could gain some climbing knowledge. Between his excellent sense of humor, great attitude, and plethora of knowledge in the sport John provided an experience that I won't soon forget. I have no doubt that John, or any of the other guides that work with him, could do the same for anyone looking to get into some Texas Hill Country climbing. Already planning the next trip as soon as possible. I HIGHLY recommend Texas Climbing Adventures for your next climb! read more

Texas Climbing Adventures - At the top of "Thor's Flake"- an incredibly fun and challenging route for beginner climbers. (Don't worry I was not belaying in this photo) - Climbing Near Me

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Sam was an INCREDIBLE instructor! Everything was incredibly streamlined- the booking process, the meeting spot, the fitting of the gear that Sam supplied, etc. Most incredibly, Sam's patience with new climbers, teenagers and 50+, in our case, is to be admired. His clear instructions, knowledge of climbing and knowledge of the area made our experience a family memory we will treasure. We can't wait to climb again with Sam on our next visit to Austin. read more

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Absolutely the best experience. Sam was so knowledgeable and taught us, encouraging us and we had great climbs. He pick an awesome location and was very helpful with communicating what we needed and how to meet. Very convenient times and packages. Giving my highest recommendation. read more

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This was my second time using Texas Climbing Adventures. Both experiences were top notch. April 2023 I took my high school age Girl Scout Troop. Guides got all of us off (all physical and fear levels!) the ground and climbing at Reimers Ranch. December 30th, 2024 climbed again with my family with Lee as our guide. Once again he got us all climbing and reaching the top. This time we climbed at Enchanted Rock. Our youngest, age 12, was overcome with fear due the high view on the last climb. Lee helped him down and got a smile on our sons face again. The guides are experts and we learned tons. Wonderful experience both times. Definitely would use them again without hesitation. read more

Incredible experience climbing at Enchanted Rock with our guide Lee. He found routes to challenge my husband and that I was able to climb as well. Definitely recommend. read more

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I am a gym climber and 65 years old. I have climbed out of doors on rare occasions. With weather in TX cooling, I thought I would like to go and hired Sam at TCA. He is fantastic! He was so easy to work with and gaged my level quickly and got me going. I climbed from 8.30 to 2.30 before fatiguing. It was challenging and great fun. I would definitely recommend him and his group both for individuals and groups. I have been with a Scout Troop five times over the past 13 years and these guys would be great with a group of teens. read more

This was the best experience! Matthew was my guide and he was fantastic! It was my first time and he was incredibly patient and very encouraging. I felt like I learned a lot and never felt unsafe. He clearly knew what he was doing. SO MUCH FUN! I will definitely be back!!! read more

We were fortunate to have gone on a rock climbing trip with Sam the owner. He was very thorough in his instructions. We had 2 people who haven't done rock climbing before and they felt very safe. We did this trip for my bday and I wanted to learn som lead climbing. He made sure to accommodate all our levels. Highly recommend. read more

We were gifted a climbing lesson with TCA for our 12-year old's birthday and it was awesome!! We met Matthew at Reimer's Ranch and he was great. He was knowledgeable and fun - he guided her in a way that allowed her to learn techniques and skills she can use in the future. Reimer's was a great spot with several different route options. Near the end of the trip, she started to tire out and was on a harder climb, Matthew was so patient and encouraging. He made some suggestions on routes but allowed her to explore options herself and she made it to the top! Such a fun day. We will definitely be booking again. read more

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I took a private rappel/anchor clean/build and lead class at Reimers through TCA. Nick was my instructor, and he was really the best. Very knowledgeable, kind, chill and patient. I learned so much in the 4 hours I was there, I'll definitely be seeking to further my climbing education with this company. The instructor made me feel at ease, and not like I had to go out there and prove anything-I was able to climb at the grades I'm at without feeling like I should be "climbing harder" to be worthy of learning some more advanced, but critical skills, and that meant a lot to me. It was a nice day at the crag-highly recommend Nick and TCA. I've also taken an anchor class with Sam, and again, cannot say enough good things about him as well. I left his class feeling pretty confident about building and cleaning sport anchors, and was able to safely use the techniques the following day on a climb at the Greenbelt. Another super knowledgeable and kind individual. Glad these guys are here in our community! read more

I've gone on two trips with Texas Climbing Adventures and I really loved and enjoyed both trips! My first trip was actually my first time climbing outdoors. I have been bouldering off and on for a few years but more regularly for the past year. My first trip with Texas Climbing Adventures was with an all-womxns group in September. Sam was our guide and was an excellent teacher. I left feeling like I had a good grasp on what was happening and even surprised myself with what I was able to do thanks to Sam's tips and support. My second trip with Texas Climbing Adventures was in October. I booked a private lesson for my husband and myself, who both climb about V2 at our local bouldering gym. My husband had never climbed outside, so Sam got him up to speed while allowing me to practice the skills I learned on my last trip. I would highly recommend Sam and Texas Climbing Adventures to anyone interested in climbing outside. I'm excited to book again soon! read more

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My daughter hosted some friends for a day of climbing at Enchanted Rock for her 13th birthday. We spent the night at ER using a reservation set-up by Texas Climbing Adventures. TCA supplied everything we needed to climb, shoes, harnesses, helmets and expertise. My daughter, her friends and the dads had a great time. Our guide, John, started us out with some easy climbs to help us get used to the harnesses, ropes and coming shoes. John had already set up all the climbs before the day started, so once we hiked in, we were climbing in 30 minutes. We progressed to some longer climbs that were still challenging but very doable. We finished the day with a 40 foot rappel. John was great with the kids and everyone had an amazing time. read more

Texas Climbing Adventures - My 13 year old daughter enjoying her birthday on the Rock with Texas Climbing Adventures. - Climbing Near Me

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Through Texas Climbing Adventures, we recently enjoyed a really great day at Enchanted Rock learning trad and top-roping skills. Our guide Thomas was patient, knowledgeable, and kindly accommodated a wide range of skill-building sessions throughout the day. For example, I got a great introduction to crack climbing, while my partner took her first trad lead, and everybody finished with more confidence in our anchor-building and rope management abilities. Combined with perfect weather, it was one of the best climbing days we've had! I highly recommend TCA for introductory or advanced climbing instruction, and look forward to our next guided trip. read more

I signed up for Texas climbing Adventures not really knowing what to expect. The instructor was friendly, knowledgeable and showed me the ropes, (literally) on outdoor climbing. Even though I have climbed before I learned some new things from the teacher. I received great value from this adventure and am looking forward to booking again with them soon! The Texas hill country is beautiful and I highly recommend their services! Five stars!!! read more

Had an absolute blast with our guide, Gary. He was knowledgable, patient and helpful. It was our first time climbing outside and Gary found us a great spot at Reimer's Ranch. Would highly recommend Gary and Texas Climbing Adventures! read more

My husband and I have only gone rock climbing in a gym. We were ready to go rock climbing 'for real' - but I didn't want to try on my own. I called to ask a few questions. Texas Climbing Adventures answered my call and emailed questions quickly and completely, so we booked a trip. We chose Reimers Ranch because it was more like the holds at a gym. It was one of the most fun adventures I've had!! I'm not a big risk taker. John's teaching style was simple, and made me feel confident. In our group we had beginners and more experienced climbers - John found routes that challenged us all. It was a great time, and we will be climbing with Texas Climbing Adventures again... this time Enchanted Rock! read more

I booked a two day guided climb in the Austin area as a Christmas present for me and my 11 year old son and it was a great trip! John was a fantastic teacher and very professional as well as a really nice guy. You never know what you are going to get with an outdoor guide service, so I was very impressed when we showed up at our scheduled meet time at Reimer Ranch and John had already been there for at least an hour and a half getting ready for us. He had our shoes, helmets, and harnesses ready to go and had already set three different top ropes for us to get started on. Our second day began the same way at the Seismic Wall with John having already set some top ropes for us and had everything ready to go when we showed up. We made it through quite a few routes and John was always happy to scramble up and set new routes for us. We were both first-time climbers and have already been to an indoor climbing gym since we returned home because of the great time that we had with John. We are hooked now and I fully intend to use Texas Climbing Adventures for more trips when we have a chance. We are especially looking forward to checking out their Enchanted Rock trip. My wife probably wouldn't let us go without her on that one, so it will probably be the four of us for that one. I truly can't say enough good things about our trip. It was a special time with my son that I will never forget and I thoroughly enjoyed John being a part of it. read more

I'm 42. I'm fit, but fat. My girlfriend, who is fitter and way, way leaner than I, wanted to try climbing after having a great outdoor vacation in Colorado. We booked a day trip to Barton Creek Greenbelt with TCA and our guide, Mike. (He brought along his faithful assistant, Indie the mutt, who was really a great member of the climbing party. Mike was a perfect non-anxious presence. He was so, so patient with our newbie jitters and remedial climbing needs. When it was time to climb, he was patient, helpful and encouraging. I really got scared a couple of times, but Mike was really calming and encouraging. I couldn't get past one crux because I was over-thinking it, and he just let me down and try another route. At the end of the day, we felt really accomplished and very, very tired. One thing is for sure: we are planning to start training to climb again. It was such a great day that we had dinner with Mike and Indie afterward. It was worth the drive from DFW! If you want to try climbing and you are in Texas, this is the company to make it happen with you! Cindy Breeding Denton, Texas/ read more

We used TCA for a Boy Scout high adventure in June and were very happy we did. John came out to Enchanted rock early to set up and was ready to go when we arrived. He was a knowledgeable, encouraging, and great with the boys. I would highly recommend him for your group climbing needs. read more

John, Mike, and Sam of Texas Climbing Adventures took our group of cancer survivors out climbing this past weekend at Enchanted Rock. They were some of the best guides I have worked with, and I book climbing services as apart of my job! They were incredibly patient, kind, and were able to walk our participants through challenges while they were stuck on the rock- which is huge for us. They read the group dynamics well and were able to be involved when needed to be, and step back when it was the right time. Not to mention, their fun and humorous demeanor made for a fun time on the rock. Communication leading up to the event was easy and John was quick to respond. Payment was also a breeze. Thank you guys for a great day and we will definitely be booking you again next year! read more

My husband and I had a private climbing day with John at Reimers. John is also being trained to be an EMT which helped us feel better should we fall off a cliff. Luckily no one fell. We had such a good time climbing. We met John in the parking lot at Reimers at 8:30am and climbed till around 2pm with a short lunch break. He provided all the equipment. I had my own shoes, but my husband borrowed a pair of nice Nagos. John knew where the routes were that suited our level since we'd never climbed outdoors before. He set up all the top ropes for us, too. It was so much funner than climbing in a gym! read more

John Deas customer service and his professionalism are superb! I felt safe and had a good rapport with him. I was terrified at first but his coaching and motivating words helped me throughout my climb. We will be recommending TCA to our friends and groups in Dallas. John rocks! read more

This is the 2nd time we have climbed with John and his team. The first time he took my wife and I for a memorable day at Enchanted Rock. We had the best climbing day of our lives that day. This April John took our son's Boy Scout Troop on a climbing adventure at Reimers Ranch. Again, the day was 1st class. John brought additional staff to support the event. Before we arrived, he had several ropes already in position,which allowed for maximum climbing time for the scouts. His gear was is in good condition that allowed for minimal complaints from any of the boys from our troop. John was also familiar with the merit badge requirements that helped the boys make sure they ascertained the underlying knowledge required to earn the climbing merit badge. read more

What a blast! John Deas is a gifted teacher who knows what he is doing. Took a first timer like me and got me up three different climbs. John was climbing and shares his knowledge clearly and enthusiastically. Can't wait to climb again with Texas Climbing Adventures. read more

Saturday we had a chance to go rock climbing with Texas Climbing Adventures and we had a fantastic day! Four families, all beginners met at the parking lot of Reimer Ranch. We were fitted with gear, did a quick hike to the area, and provided great instruction on what we needed to know to be safe and have fun. MIke Klien was our lead guide. Mike was thorough, safety minded, patient, friendly and fun - all the things you need in a great climbing coach. We can't wait to schedule another outing with TCA. Thanks for the great memories! read more

This was our first ever climbing experience and it was a blast. Who knew we had it in us! John met our family of four including our 14 and 10 year old girls at Milton Reimer Ranch for a day of climbing. He supplied all the equipment for the day and had all the ropes set up and ready to go for our adventure. We took it at our own pace with 4 different top rope climbs at different levels of difficulty. We learned so much about rock climbing and can't wait to do it again! John is a great instructor and extremely patient. Milton Reimer Ranch was a beautiful background for an awesome day of adventure. read more

John and his guides are the perfect team to take you on your next adventure. I've been out twice with TCA, and both times I learned new skills, and had a wonderful time. They were waiting for us when we arrived, lines set and equipment laid out for our choosing. I highly recommend using TCA as they are highly accommodating, and really great folks to spend a day with. We'll be out again. read more

I booked my first ever rock climbing adventure with John for my birthday this past October. From my first online inquiry to my last belay communication was easy and clear. He met us out at Reimers Ranch and was already set up and ready to go at 8am. Throughout the tour we progressed in climbing difficulty and John was great at giving tips, moral support and a good laugh. I would absolutely recommend Texas Climbing Adventures to anyone who wants to have a fun afternoon in the Texas Hill Country climbing up rocks. read more

We had a great day at Enchanted Rock with John. He arrived before we did and had all the gear prepared and loaded up. After a briefing we hiked to the top of the batholith and began our day of rappelling. John was patient, instructive and very pleasant. We had no issues or complaints at all. I would highly recommend Texas Climbing Adventures to anyone. read more

I have been indoor rock climbing several times throughout the years and so when my husband's company - Slalom Consulting - booked an excursion with Texas Climbing Adventures I was so excited! However, then when and I found out it was outdoorn - I was very intimidated because I had never done outdoor before! Our group had about 11 people with a mix of experience ranging from regular outdoor climbers to people with no experience. CJ and Daniel were our guides and they took us to Barton Creek Greenbelt to get started. They met us with all the gear we needed - helmets, harnesses, appropriate shoes, etc. When we arrived on site they already had two ropes up and showed us how to tie the ropes and how to safely communicate with each other while climbing. It was a great experience! CJ and Daniel were very patient with us and very helpful! With their motivation and knowledge we were ALL able to climb up to the top! It was a great experience and I would highly recommend Texas Climbing Adventures. No matter your experience they will make sure you have a fun and safe time! read more

This was my first tim climbing outdoors and I can't think of a better introduction to real rock climbing! Our instructor, CJ, was super knowledgeable and encouraging and was completely prepared to guide and instruct us. I would highly recommend Texas Climbing Adventures for anyone who wants to get out on the rocks. read more