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Atlantic Climbing School

67 Main Street, Bar Harbor, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207-288-2521
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Ranked #1 of 23 attractions in Bar Harbor
Type: Sports Camps/ Clinics
Owner description: Named BEST OF MAINE by Down East Magazine! Featured in the New York Times! For 19 years Atlantic Climbing School has been the leader in rock climbing... more » Owner description: Named BEST OF MAINE by Down East Magazine! Featured in the New York Times! For 19 years Atlantic Climbing School has been the leader in rock climbing instruction and guiding in Maine. Healthy fun for the whole family! Half day and full day courses are available for individuals, couples, families and groups of all ages and ability levels. As Maine's premier rock climbing school we guarantee the best instruction, the most experienced guides and of course, the most rewarding rock climbing experience you’ll ever have. All of our staff are certified AMGA Instructors and Guides and we are proud to be the ONLY guide service in Maine to have this distinction. In fun, in professional commitment, in everything we do — at Atlantic Climbing School, WE CLIMB HIGHER. All equipment provided. No experience needed! Accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association « less
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Louisville, Kentucky
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

Andrea was a great guide and had us doing medium pitch climbs above crashing waves on the Maine coast.. what could be better

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Cary, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

When we first went to Atlantic Climbing school, my family and I were very nervous because we had never been climbing before. We met with Eli and he explained to us the basics of rock climbing. The staff clearly knew what they were doing and had the knowledge to help us climb safely in the best places that the park... More

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Hackensack, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

I came to Main afraid of highs and was convinced to go rock climbing by the rest of my family. The scenery at otter cliffs was beautiful! I couldn't imagine a better way to experience the unique Mine landscape than this type of up close and personal adventure. I admit I was scared at first, hands shaking a bit, but... More

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Toledo, Ohio, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

I was sitting in my hotel room in Portland planning out my day. I ended up giving these guys a call first thing in the morning to set up an appointment. The gentleman who answered the phone. Eli, was very helpful and informative. He answered all my questions and we set up a climb for the next morning. This was... More

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Rockland, Maine, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

I recently returned from a trip with a group of middle school students and volunteers for a weekend of exploring Acadia National Park--and these guys wow-ed us! The ACS staff is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, brave and enthusiastic. I have not stopped hearing what a wonderful experience all of our participants had and it was because of ACS' positive energy and... More

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Rockland, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

These guys and gals are the best. I run a youth mentoring program and we use ACS every year because we know that at the end of it, we're going to have an incredible, one-of-a-kind shared experience in the outdoors. The entire staff of ASC are talented outdoor professionals who understand what it takes to get anyone (ANYONE) to push... More

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Portland, Maine
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

My husband booked a half-day of climbing at Otter Cliffs for our honeymoon on MDI. We met Eli at the office, where he was super welcoming, checked out our gear, and got us on the road promptly. My husband and I have some climbing experience, but mostly in a gym for him, and mostly 15 years ago for me! Eli... More

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Santa Cruz, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Eli was an amazing instructor. ACS' professionalism far exceeded my expectations. It is no wonder these guys are considered on the cutting edge of the industry. Everything about the course, the way it was taught and the confidence it instilled in me was worth it. There are a few choices out there on who to take the SPI course with,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

ACS and Eli gave me a day i would never forget. Very professional and a lot of fun. There was never a time where I did not feel safe. I learned alot of valuable information not just about climbing but also about the Acardia park and its animals. I would definitely go to ACS again the next time I go... More

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Cary, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

When we went to Atlantic Climbing School (we being my family), we were a little scared of climbing. However, the guides their were superb and we had an amazing time. We had such a great time that we have climbed with ACS for the past two years. Eli Simon, head of ACS and our guide, was absolutely spectacular. Our climb... More

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