Our Philosophy

YCS is more than a climbing school, it is a business dedicated to teaching the sport and art of climbing while at the same time building relationships that allow our students and our instructors to reach their highest potential.

It is a place for you to fulfill your dreams, to do things you thought you couldn't do and to achieve a deeper appreciation of our wonderful outdoors.

At the Yale Climbing School, we strive to ensure that all of our students grow in the art of climbing and in the love of the outdoors through:



Here, you are more than students, you are partners in the climbing experience.