Conscious Climbing operates within Ponderosa State Park at The Thinking Spot, providing guided single-pitch climbing experiences in a structured outdoor setting.

Programs are led by AMGA-certified Single Pitch Instructor and co-founder Collin, who also holds current Wilderness First Aid and CPR certifications.

Emily, co-founder of Conscious Climbing, is a Wilderness First Responder with a CPR certification and supports program operations, helping maintain appropriate supervision and safety standards.

Our approach emphasizes professional standards, small group supervision, and structured systems, ensuring each experience is organized, appropriate, and thoughtfully managed in an outdoor environment.

Our Services

We provide half-day and full-day climbing experiences for:

• Youth (ages 10–17)

• Families (children as young as 6 with parent participation)

• Adults

• Team-building experiences

For youth seeking continued progression, we offer once-a-week, 4-week programs throughout the summer and fall.

All personal gear is provided including shoes, harness, and helmet.

Season & Availability

We operate seasonally from May through October, with peak programming during the summer and weekend offerings continuing into the fall.

Start and end dates may vary slightly depending on weather conditions.

For current availability and seasonal updates, we encourage you to check our booking calendar or contact us directly.

Who We Are

Co-founders Collin and Emily are two seasoned outdoor professionals who moved to McCall five years ago for its small-town mountain atmosphere.

They created Conscious Climbing to expand access to outdoor climbing in McCall through structured, professionally guided experiences.

Their long-term vision is to continue growing the local climbing community, with the goal of establishing a dedicated indoor climbing facility in the future.

Read our story here.