The New Jersey Rock Gym and Garden State Rocks are now offering outdoor trips through our Outdoor Excursions program. Classes and trips are open to individuals, families, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Church groups, etc. If you want to climb or venture outdoors, we'll get you there! We can also customize or create a trip for you. Just send us an email to gardenstaterocks@gmail.com or call us at (732)972-3003.

The head guide is Brian "Muffin" Dellett. He started climbing in 1992 while guiding for the Monmouth County Park System and has traveled and climbed in 17 states, Canada, and France. He holds a certification in Single Pitch Instruction through the American Mountain Guides Association, is a Wilderness First Responder, and a New York State certified guide.

Top Rope Climbing-

Itching to get outdoors and try real rock? If your 8 or 80 this is a great introduction to outdoor climbing. This trip will offer the exciting experience of climbing real rock and rappelling back to Earth.
Where: Allamuchy State Park
Dates: June 19, 2010
             July 11, 2010
             August 14 and 21, 2010
Cost: $75.00 Non-members or $70.00 for GSR and NJRG members
Where: Ricks Rocks, NJ
Dates: April 13, 27, 2010
             July 31, 2010
Cost: $75.00 Non-members or $70.00 for GSR and NJRG members.

Top Rope Anchor Instruction-

Climbing outside takes the skill and knowledge of setting up and equalizing your gear. Professional instruction will get you there. This class will cover knots, hitches, theory, safety and equalization behind the mechanics of top rope climbing and rappelling anchors.
Dates: June 20, 2010
             July 10, 2010
             August 8, 2010
Cost: $125.00

Cams, Nuts and Slings-

Get the intro lowdown on all the shiny gear. If you are looking into traditional lead climbing this class will get you going. We'll cover necessary equipment, placement, angle, appropriate usage, strategy, anchors and rope work.
Dates: Call to schedule
Cost: 1 climber $285.00
           2 climbers $215.00
           3 climbers $145.00

Adirondack Adventures-

Come with us to the largest state park in the country. The "Dacks" has 6 million acres to climb and hike. Beginners and experienced climbers will love the views and challenges the high peaks have to offer. Two different weekends are offered- climbing and hiking or all climbing. Climbing, campsite and camping gear is included.
Dates: Call to schedule a weekend.
Cost: $375.00 per climber. Maximum of 8 per trip.