Guiding Services

Mountain High is fully insured to guide Climbing and backpacking trips anywhere in the world. Our staff is knowledgeable, well-trained, and just fun to be around. Our guides actively participate in Rock Climbing and Backpacking adventures of their own, and teach groups on a regular basis. Let us to help you learn a new sport, or try out your already honed skills on an exciting customized trip where we do all the work and you have all the fun.

With our partner, Alabama Small Boats, we also offer boating adventures and learning experiences.

Call toll free (877)557-5322 or fill out the form below for more info.

Learn to Rock Climb - Intro to Climbing

Our introduction course will get you outside climbing on beautiful southern sandstone. On this trip you will climb (top-rope), and learn basic climbing techniques. This is an introduction to the basics of technical rock climbing, including equipment and safety procedures. This trip goes to Hurricane Creek, AL or Sandrock, AL, weather dependant.

Cost: $55 per person
What to bring: Our classes last the full day. This means you need to be prepared to be outside and away from modern conveniences for the full day. Here are some suggestions:

Good comfortable shoes for hiking
Plenty of water Lunch, and some snacks
Camera
Bug Repellant
Sun Block
Rain jacket (just in case)

We leave from Mountain High Outfitters (Cahaba Village/ Hwy 280) or Mountain High Bridge Street in Huntsville at 7:45am the morning of the trip. You’ll need to provide your own transportation for the drive to the climbing area. Harnesses and helmets will be provided along with a limited size range of rental climbing shoes. We can custom fit you in the store for boots, and any climbing equipment.

Next scheduled class: August 16.

Private Guided Climbing Trips

Mountain High's trained and experienced staff can take you just about anywhere you want to go. We will work with you to plan a trip customized to your budget, abilities and goals..

Cost: quoted for each trip (depends on length of stay, # of people, etc)
What to bring: You will receive a customized list depending on the trip needs. We suggest the same basic list as for our intro classes (see above):

Some rental gear can be provided. We can custom fit you in the store for Backpacks, boots, and any climbing equipment.

Rentals and Shuttles

Canoe & Kayak; Recreation to Touring

We offer a 5 mile canoe trip from Buck Creek in Old Town Helena that ends at Shelby HWY 52 which takes from 2-4 hours and a 10 mile trip from the River Chase area that ends at Shelby HWY 52 which takes from 4-6 hours (1 shuttle for 10 mile trip on Saturday only). This is a family friendly trip and a great thing to do on your day off (no children under 6 years old).

Regular Rental Rates

All Rentals include boat, paddles, PFDs (Personal Flotation Devises a.k.a. Life Jackets), and a shuttle. As of right now we do not offer discounts for taking boats off site. The fee is $50 per day for taking recreational canoes and kayaks “on your own.”

Rates below are based on regular rental rate structure and a outline for individual boat rental.

Type	Cost	Length of Rental
Recreational Canoes	$50.00	5 Mile trip
1 shuttle at 9 am Saturday Only	$65.00	10 Mile Trip
Recreational Day Touring Kayaks	$35.00	5 Mile trip
1 shuttle at 9 am Saturday Only	$45.00	10 Mile trip
Touring Kayaks	$85.00	weekend
No Shuttles w/ Touring Kayaks	$170.00	week

Shuttle Times and Information

Shuttles Leave on the hour, so please arrive 15-20 minutes early to sign in and check equipment out.

Shuttles are only on Saturday and Sunday unless special arrangements are made in advance.

SATURDAY – 9am, 10am, & 11am – All Boats Must Be Back by 5pm
SUNDAY – 10am, 11am, & 12pm - All Boats Must Be Back by 5pm
On Saturday, we will add a 12pm shuttle when 1st 3 shuttles are full. Walk ups are welcome if boats are available from last shuttle time to 1pm.

Reservations – Reservations MUST be made and all trips paid in advance to reserve a spot. A credit card is needed on file for any lost or damaged equipment. Emails will not be valid for reservations. Please call 205.910.0407 to make reservations.