Small Cliffs Guiding

Curated Outdoor Experiences ANd Education in New England and Beyond!

Highlights and news

Private Rock Climbing

Check out our Blog

We are excited to get our blog up and running! Our first installment tackled the question of what gear we recommend you have for setting up top rope anchros in Connecticut. We break down how to know what gear is good, brand and model we recommend, and more. Keep checking back in the future for more entries!

SCG Blog

Summer Alpine Climbing!

We’re stoked to offer a limited number of curated alpine climbs in the Northeast this summer! Are you looking to beat the heat and get into the mountains? From the Trap Dike and Bottle Slide in the Adirondacks to Henderson Ridge in New Hampshire, book your Alpine trip with us! Hiking and climbing experience required.

Alpine Climbing

Upcoming group classes

private guiding is available 7 days a week

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Upcoming Courses!

See what our customers have to say!

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  • Jen

    We will definitely be climbing with Andy again! We had the best time! He is knowledgable, safe, and encouraging. We did a private session with our little family of 3. Our first time climbing outside together! Myself, Husband, and our 10 year old. Andy is very friendly and personable, he was also kind and patient with our son. It was an awesome experience! Thanks Andy!

  • John

    Amazing instruction and guiding! I’ve climbed outside for years, but Andy gave me brilliant structured training on safety on emergency information. Super respectful of everyone’s time in the group event! Andy is amazing, whether you’re just starting with climbing or as seasoned as they come. Looking forward to next event!

  • Vania

    Amazing time! The pitches and pints event was super welcoming. It was my first time ever climbing, like ever, and couldn’t have imagined it going any better. Andy was a great guide and super motivating. All gear was provided and instructions were clear and made me feel very secure. Definitely will be attending a future event.

  • Alisha

    Andy was an incredible guide and teacher during my Top Rope Anchors class. He was professional, courteous, fun and supportive. I learned so much and had a blast doing it. I highly recommend Small Cliffs Guiding to anyone hoping to increase their knowledge and skill set in the outdoor climbing community. Thanks Andy! Hope to climb again with you sometime!

Our lead guide Andy Scott bundled up for the cold on a winter ascent of Mt Washington. We guide in the mountains of New Hampshire in the winter months!
Climbs with a view in Rocky Mountain National Park. Rock Climbing takes you to a ton of cool places.
Our Founder Andy Scott on top of Mt Baker after guiding a successful climb! Learn how to ascend large mountains, cross glaciers, and work as a rope team with Small Cliffs Guiding.
Small Cliffs guiding is your go to source for Single Pitch climbing in the state of Connecticut and the Adirondacks in New York. We specialize in curated educational experiences. We will teach you the skills necessary to succeed climbing outdoors.
Our founder, Andy Scott, teaching an intro to top rope anchors course. This is one of our flagship courses. You will learn the skills necessary to set up top rope anchors outdoors on natural features, trees, boulders, etc.
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