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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 and its guides have been featured in written articles for many publications, and either trained or been consultants to Universities, Outdoor Programs, and Organizations. Below is a list of some of the Newspapers and Magazines that we have been featured in, and Universities and Organizations that we have worked with in the past:

Newspapers and Magazines:
  • Climbing Magazine
  • Rock and Ice Magazine
  • Downeast Magazine
  • Slate Magazine
  • Modern Science Magazine
  • Stern Magazine
  • Sports Afield Magazine
  • Experience Magazine
  • Boston Magazine
  • American Alpine Club annual news letter
  • American Alpine Journal
  • Canadian Alpine Journal
  • The Camden Herald
  • The Bar Harbor Times
  • The MD Islander
  • The Ellsworth American
  • The Herald Gazette
  • Friends of Acadia
Schools, Colleges, and universities:
  • University of Texas Tyler
  • Boston University
  • Colby College
  • College of the Atlantic
  • Camden Rockport Middle School
  • Camden Community School
  • MD Elementary School
  • Dexter regional High School
Organizations:
  • Trekkers
  • YMCA
  • Boy Scouts of America
Testimonials

  • I just wanted to thank you all for getting me into rock climbing! Pete took me out for two days to do a few lead climbs. It was an amazing experience and opened my eyes to the climbing world. This year I started working for my schools adventure program doing trips and working our climbing wall. The climbing in Virginia isn't the same as climbing granite on the coast in Maine, but it definitely suffices. Thanks again! - Liz Weisbort - September 30th 2009


  • Hi Eli, I received my ACS shirt in the mail yesterday. Thanks. I'll wear it proudly. We had a great experience last week. We all agreed that you are not just an excellent climber, but a great teacher as well. Your level expertise and of confidence set our minds at ease and enabled us to focus on the climb. We all felt very safe in your hands. I'll be back! Thanks again, Marty Wall - Marty Wall - May, 20th 2010


  • "I have had many guided experiences over the last decade on rock, ice, and multi-day alpine mountaineering and wilderness trekking and skills (e.g., NOLS).... [Pete is] among the top three guides from whom I have had the opportunity to work with and learn. [His} knowledge, insight, patience, encouragement, and warm disposition are excellent. From the outset when we arrived at Otter Cliffs I appreciated [him] giving an orientation to the particular rappel and belay systems used at the site. - Robert Krinsky - May 26, 2009


  • Hey Eli, Just wanted to drop you a quick note and thank you again for an incredible experience. I got to fulfill one of my bucket list goals and challenge myself in a new way. Most definitely will be back again. Your knowledge and expertise were incredible. It was very comforting and re-assuring that you were so confident in your abilities and were able to convey and teach that to us. Your encouraging words ,and tips were awesome ,and you never made us feel like beginners. I n - Lloyd VanDuzer - May 19th, 2010


  • On behalf of Trekkers, I want to thank you for providing us with an exceptional experience at Acadia. Your Patience and generosity shown while guiding us up Cadillac and instructing us how to rock climb played a large part in helping us achieve that good impression. The talents and skills you and your guides brought to our weekend were indespensable. - Don Carpenter, Trekkers - May 16, 2009


  • "Pete and Eli, Everyone here at the Community School wants to thank you for all the great experiences. Climbing and learning, singing and dancing along rock walls in Acadia and Camden was a blast. You both possess so much great skill, confidence, and fun. We look forward to working with you in the future!" - The Community School - June 23rd, 2010


  • Dear Eli, Shereen and I just wanted to thank you massively for giving us such an enjoyable outing at Otter Cliffs!Our experience rock climbing will invariably be one of the best memories we take from Maine! Thank you Massively! - Erik - July 25th 2010


  • Hey I just wanted to say thanks on behalf of our crew for this past weekend. We all had a blast. Great time and you guys definitely made the time memorable. Have a great rest of the season and thanks again. - David Landquist, - July 19, 2009


  • Jacob's experience climb was fantastic! We learned a lot in one afternoon - - even his mom who just watched and took a ton of pictures. I felt confident safety was the #1 priority. Jacob challenged himself and is eager to do more. Our guide did a great job - friendly, patient, just the right approach to encourage and challenge. Thanks for everything. You have our recommendation for anyone we know who travels your way. Thanks for everything! - Teresa O'Donnell - July 17, 2010


  • "Eli, Eliot and I had a blast! You are very serious about safety but also fun and "laid back" (and encouraging when needed.) While I felt we were in the company of a very accomplished climber, you never made us feel awkward into our introduction to this rush of a sport. We just wanted to thank you again and wish you the best." - Peter Sands - July 27, 2009


  • We can't thank you enough for a great time climbing - at 60 some think its a little late to start this sport - after climbing with you - we know we can do it. This was the best birthday present I could have given to Pat. Thanks again, we will be back for more climbing, thanks - we had the time of our lives!! - Kim Ruth - 6/18/09


 
       
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