Atlantic Climbing School - Climbing equipment

Where & When We Climb

Established in 1994 Atlantic Climbing School is Maine’s most respected climbing school. Owned and operated by local Mainers, Atlantic Climbing School is one of thirty AMGA accredited programs in the USA.

Atlantic Climbing School named “Best of Maine 2009” by Down East Magazine.

Atlantic Climbing School uses only high quality, UIAA-approved climbing equipment. The UIAA (Union Internationale des Associations d’ Alpinisme) is a respected international organization that sets manufacturing standards for climbing equipment worldwide.

ACS uses equipment from top-of-the-line manufacturers only. Our helmets are made by Petzl; harnesses by Trango and Petzl; shoes by Five Ten and La Sportiva; ropes by Mammut and Sterling; and carabiners, cams, nuts, slings and packs by Black Diamond, Metolius, Mammut and Petzl.

Our guides wear clothing by Patagonia, Wild Things, Mammut, and Prana.

Our equipment is inspected and replaced regularly.

Climbing is dangerous. Climb at your own risk.