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Climbing Outfitters
Climbing outfitters and other outdoor supply shops that carry climbing equipment are located at or near each primary climbing area in West Virginia -- at Seneca Rocks, the New River Gorge, and Cooper's Rock (near Morgantown). Most are open year-round.
 

Ace Outfitter's Shop
P.O. Box 1168, Oak Hill, WV 25901
Tel: 304-469-2651 -- Toll Free: 1-888-ACE-RAFT
E-Mail: ace@aceraft.com 

Ace Mountain Sports is the outfitters store for 1,400-acre Ace Adventure Center near Oak  Hill. Our staff of rafting, climbing, and biking professionals searches for the best gear available to use for themselves and suggest for our guests. From world-class rodeo stars and leading-edge climbers to race-proven mountain-bike riders, our staff can help you find the gear that's right for you. We also offer a wide range of boating and outdoor gear from the top names in outdoor equipment.

Adventures Mountain River
Hico, WV
Tel. 888-822-1386

For 28 years we've hosted incomparable tours of West Virginia's spectacular landscapes -- inspections of diverse wildlife, vegetation, and beautiful scenery, the backdrop for a 100-percent natural experience. Our guided rock climbing expeditions are customized for beginners and groups alike and provide all the equipment you'll need for a moving experience on the clifflines of the New River Gorge National River. We provide cabins and campsites near our base camp at the junction of U.S. 19 and the Midland Trail Scenic Highway (U.S. 60) -- only five-minutes north of the New River Gorge Bridge.

Class VI River Runners
Ames Heights
Tel. 1-800-CLASS-VI

Combine whitewater rafting through the gorge with a rock climbing adventure along its towering rim. One of the New River's oldest and most prestigious whitewater guide companies, Class IV River Runners can customize half-day and full-day climbing excursions with thrilling adventures on the rapids for one of the most exciting outdoor vacations you've ever experienced. Reserve your trip or find out more online.

Hard Rock Climbing Services
131 S. Court St., Fayetteville, WV 25840
Tel: 304-574-0735
Email: info@hardrockclimbingservices .com

Hard Rock Climbing Services was the first climbing guide and outfitter service established in the New River Gorge and Summersville Lake region and continues to be its No.1 provider of climbing tours. We offer nine climbing courses ranging from an introductory half-day climbing and rappelling program to advanced studies of complex climbing problems for seasoned climbers. We now also offer full-day Boy Scout Merit Badge trips.

New River Mountain Guides
101 E. Wiseman Ave, Fayetteville, WV 25840
Tel. 304-574-3872 or toll-free 1-800-73-CLIMB
E-mail: info@newriverclimbing.com

Since 1994, our rock-climbing school and guide service in Fayetteville, WV, has introduced thousands to the fundamentals of climbing in a safe, highly professional way. Our classroom is the world-famous New River Gorge, one of the largest climbing areas in the U.S., home of bullet-hard sandstone cliffs that offer a tremendous variety of climbs in a stunning setting. We offer beginner's full-day and two-day courses, full-day or two-day intermediate courses, sports climbing and self-rescue clinics, and group clinics. Our shop, Water Stone Outdoors, carries complete lines of climbing equipment, climbing books, and area climbing maps found nowhere else. We also offer one of the nation's largest selections of climbing shoes, as well as sandals, hiking boots, and approach shoes. 

Rivers Whitewater Rafting Resort
Lansing, WV
Tel. 800-545-7238

Climb more than 1,000 trad and sports routes along the rim of the New River Gorge at Fayetteville -- the climbing capitol of the East. Satisfaction is our priority -- on the river and off. That's what makes Rivers one of the most popular outdoor-recreation resorts on the New River Gorge. Whether you're joining us for rafting, climbing, fishing, biking, or kayaking, you'll find all you need at our wooded resort complex on the edge of the gorge at Fayetteville. Cabins, campgrounds, outfitters, restaurants, and the Red Dog Saloon are prominently located on the resort grounds, and marvelous dining, shopping, and historical areas are found in town. Visit our site for updates on our summer season of outdoor concerts.

 


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