Your connection to North East Ohio’s best rock climbing guidance.
Whether you are interested in trying rock climbing for the first time or are looking for expert guidance to tackle your biggest challenges, you can find all levels of instruction and coaching here. Redpoint Outdoor School’s programs are led by certified instructors, filled with the most up-to-date best practices, and shaped by a holistic view of passion for climbing and the outdoors.
We take great pride in designing our curriculum, backed by data-driven and accredited sources, such as the American Mountain Guides Association and the American Climbing Professionals Association. Our instructors are certified professionals with years of experience and hearts full of passion. They deliver technical, detailed, and compassionate guidance to every student at any level. At the end of any program, you will find yourself more confident and competent. Our goal is always to get you to the point that you don’t need a guide.
Our classes are second to none.
Here for the climbers and the community.
Rock climbing has an amazing community and we want you to be a part of it! Our community-focused approach to instruction fosters genuine connections between people and nature.
Our Mission:
To promote individual and community development through adventurous challenges, excellent programming, and quality time spent in natural settings.
Our Values:
Growth, Adventure, Stewardship, Connection, & Equity
Meet Coach Ben
Coach Ben is a mountain guide whose passion for climbing helps his students thrive and learn in an adventurous setting. His coaching philosophy focuses on the students’ self-discovery, turning every moment of a climbing session into a memorable learning experience. Ben takes pride in making every climber feel like they belong in the gym or at the crag and are on their own path of growth.
Ben has many passions in the great outdoors beyond rock climbing, including canoeing, kayaking, sailing, alpine & cross-country skiing, camping, backpacking, hiking, and star-gazing. His wealth of experience as a guide and instructor in outdoor recreation has prepared him for any challenge a climber might encounter on and off the wall. When Ben isn’t climbing or coaching, he loves enjoying nature, playing board games, brewing fancy tea, cooking huge meals for his friends, and cuddling with his cats.