Tahoe Send Sessions
Gym to Crag to Social
Monthly Climbing Clinics
with Vertical Pursuits
$250
Climbing outside is the whole reason most of us started climbing in the first place, but the jump from plastic to real rock can feel intimidating.
Tahoe Send Sessions is the low-pressure, high-fun day designed to bridge that gap.
Learn the skills, climb real Donner granite, and close the day with the people you just spent it roped up with.
Once a Month - Summer 2026
Donner Pass, CA
Next Dates
June 27, 2026
July, Aug, Sept dates coming soon.
Let’s Get Out There!
Expert instruction from AMGA-trained guides through our partners at Vertical Pursuits
Small-group vibes from “first time touching real rock” to “ready to build anchors”
Gym-to-crag progression: learn to transition your climbing skills outdoors
Intro to sport climbing & trad building skills available.
Gear provided (preference for you to use your own if you’ve got it!)
Co-ed - invite your +1!
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The outdoors can feel intimidating, especially when you’re new to climbing.
That’s why Alpinistas Adventures creates spaces where our community can learn, try, and grow without pressure.
Whether you’re stepping outside for the first time or expanding your skills, you’ll find supportive instruction, patient coaching, and a crew of women cheering you on.
What’s Included - One Day Clinic
Professional AMGA guides from Vertical Pursuits
4:1 client to guide ratio
Route selection and setup at Donner Pass
ALL Gear - but bring your own if you have it
Permit fees
Post climb social hour refreshments
Who This Is For
Never climbed outside. Comfortable in the gym, belay-certified, ready for real rock. We handle everything else.
Rusty and rebuilding. You climbed outside once, years ago. Refresh the fundamentals with a supportive crew and skip the "wait, how does this work again?" awkwardness.
What You’ll Learn
Outdoor gear, demystified
Knots that matter (figure-8 follow-through, stoppers, clove hitches)
Belaying outside — the small but critical differences
Reading routes on real rock
Anchor systems
Cleaning a sport route
Climber–belayer communication
Falling and trust
Crag etiquette & Leave No Trace
Not Included
Lunches, snacks, water
Guide gratuities
Personal items
and then
The Social Hour
The day doesn't end when the helmet comes off!
We're closing it out with a social hour. Hang out with your new climbing friends and guide over some beverages and snacks. Decompress from the day and have the chance to ask the questions you didn't think of mid-climb.
Most lasting climbing partnerships start exactly like this.
Tahoe Send Session
Donner, CA
$250
Your Guide & Future Mentor
Alpinistas Adventures is proud to partner with Vertical Pursuits who shares our community first oriented approach to instruction, lowering the barrier of entry for gaining outdoor skills.
Erik Griffith
Founder, Vertical Pursuits
Helpful for booking
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After you book your reservation, you will receive a confirmation email with itinerary details and meeting location.
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To support community building and the ability to bring significant others and friends, Tahoe Send Sessions are coed but we’ll always be female-first in our approach.
Our focus remains on ensuring a safe, welcoming, and unforgettable adventure for all our guests.
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As with all outdoor trips and clinics, there is a minimum number of guests that we need to book in order to ensure our guides are appropriately compensated.
This clinic requires 3 participants to run.
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We’ll be offering this clinic monthly. Check back for future dates.
If you have a group, we are able to put together a private instructional day for you. Just send us a note.
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While the format will remain the same, you will highly benefit from joining us each month to push your progression.
You will always be learning something new every day you get out on the rock.
We recommend booking with us every month to really get the most of our your learning experience.