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Rock Climbing In Wisconsin and Minnesota is a perfect activity for all ages and skill levels!

Private Climbing Trips with Forged Guides

Experience Interstate Park in a whole new way by embarking on a personalized rock climbing adventure with our experienced and knowledgeable local guides. Whether you're a beginner looking to try rock climbing for the first time or an experienced climber seeking to challenge yourself, we have a variety of options to suit your needs. Choose from half-day, full-day, or multi-day trips, all led by our highly trained and certified guides who have undergone rigorous training with the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA). In addition to rock climbing, we also offer hiking trips, advanced skills courses, and rappelling programs, ensuring that there's something for everyone looking to explore the great outdoors. Our goal is to provide you with an unforgettable experience that not only pushes you to new heights but also fosters a deep connection with nature and the stunning landscapes of the Midwest. So, whether you're seeking an adrenaline rush or a chance to unwind amidst breathtaking scenery, join us on an adventure of a lifetime.

  • We had a great time with Mason! He was friendly and patient with me and my 10-year-old son since we were beginner climbers. He did a great job choosing routes that were fun and just challenging enough for us. He was very safety-conscious and we always felt we were in good hands. Signing up on the website was also very easy to do and clear. I highly recommend for a great value and fun experience.

    ~Jacob Jantzer

  • I truly could not have imagined a better rock climbing experience! As a first time climber, our guides were encouraging, informative and made me feel so safe. The energy throughout the whole day was incredible. I will definitely be back for more with Forged Guides!

    ~ Alexandra Zimmerman

  • The second tour we sent our 14 year old alone with Mason for bouldering, climbing, and scrambling. Our son had the time of his life! As an added bonus Mason also took pictures of us and sent them to us. We have done many different tours in our vacations throughout the years and Forged Guides definitely tops the list on friendliness, fun , and safety. Thank you for the great time Mason!

    ~ Cindy Hauze

  • I absolutely LOVED my day climbing with Forged Guides! They upheld both a safety and fun focused attitude, which allowed me to feel SO comfortable as a first time outdoor rock climber!

    What truly set Forged Guides apart, was their level of care they showed to everyone in our group. They took the time to understand our individual skill levels and comfort zones, encouraging us to push ourselves if we wanted, while still feeling supported every step of the way.

    ~ Cheyanne Carlin

  • Forged Guides’ Mason and Defne were amazing! I had been climbing at gyms for a while and wanted to make the transition outside in a safe and comfortable way, and they were the perfect people to help me do that! Friendly, professional, supportive but never patronizing, I couldn’t have asked for a better team. Go check out Interstate State Park with them, or other climbing spots around MN/WI!

    ~ Ellie Kincade

Casually cruzing up the corner on the Granite cliffs of the North Shore
Pulling through Crux moves above the water
Snack Break
Trying Hard to get through a hard section in Interstate Park
Quick smile for the camera!
Sun shining through the trees on a climber almost at the top of Interstate Park
Complete Focus working through the Interstate Park Rock Climbs
Forged Guides high above the cliffs in Yosemite on a NIAD
Almost to the top of the cliff in the North Shore
Looking down at the start of a rappel from the top of Interstate Park
Full Focus on the rappel off the top of Tourist rock in Interstate Park
A guide giving careful advice to a climber working through the crux of the route
Keeping the hips in tight to the wall allows you to use your legs to get through hard section
A perfect sunny day to climb the basalt cliffs
Post trip sunset snapshot
Climber looking down after climbing almost to the top of the cliff
Planning where to go from the nice stance midway up the basalt cliffs of Interstate Park
Taylors Falls cliffs offer some of the best rock!
A nice rock to sit on halfway up the Interstate Park cliffs
Stepping out right on the cliffs in Taylors Falls MN
Sheer grit and determination to get the next hold on the Interstate Park Cliffs
Belayer focusing on there climber
Swapping shoes mid route
Perfect blue skies and bright sun high on the cliffs
After climbing exploration: Kids balancing across a log above water
Plants drawn on a notebook
A puppy napping in the climbing gear
A climber pulling the crux movies on a hard boulder