Vertical Pursuits Climbing

Guided rock climbing at the Auburn Quarry, with routes for all levels.

Vertical Pursuits Climbing leads guided outdoor rock climbing at Auburn Quarry, also known as Cave Valley, a limestone crag set along the Middle Fork of the American River within Auburn State Recreation Area. Guides fit participants with gear and teach the basics of tying in and belaying before a day of climbing, with the option to set up a rappel off the top of the cliff. The crag offers more than seventy routes ranging from beginner to advanced, making it well suited to first-timers, climbers moving from the gym to real rock, and experienced hands looking to sharpen their skills. The company also runs introductory sport-climbing trips and courses in self-rescue and multipitch technique. Visitors book it for accessible professional instruction on a varied local crag in a scenic river-canyon setting.