Thirty years on rock. Now we bring you to the wall.Guided climbing expeditions across the US and Europe. Sport, trad, and bouldering for every level. Because climbing is for everyone, not just the elite.
What we do
Soul and Summit is a climbing expedition and instruction company based in Southern California. We're a family-and-friends team: climbers, photographers, a yoga instructor, and an 8-year-old who proves every day that climbing is for everyone. We guide, teach, and document, all built on the belief that you shouldn't have to be elite to get on great rock.
How it works
We scout every destination ourselves before we ever bring a client. Route knowledge, conditions, logistics, and local beta, all firsthand. That means your expedition is built on real experience, not guidebook summaries.
What we offer
Climbing expeditions, instruction, and documentation. Each one built on decades of real climbing experience.
Guided days
Intro days for first-timers with all gear included, and guided climbing for experienced climbers at any grade. Half day to full day, local SoCal crags and beyond.
Training program
Weekly climbing sessions, strength programming, nutrition guidance, and ongoing coaching. 1:1 or small group. Built for climbers who want to actually improve, not just climb more.
Expeditions
Multi-day guided trips across 10 US states and 4 European countries. Full-service trip planning — flights, lodging, transport all handled.
Adventure photography
A photographer climbs beside you on the wall, documenting your experience from a perspective most people never see. Professionally edited photos delivered after your session.
What people say
"Can we come back tomorrow? I want to take my whole family!"
Bella
Age 9, after her first day on rock
"I never thought I could do something like that. I felt so empowered. Like I proved something to myself I didn't know I needed to prove."
Amor
First-time climber, intro day
"Some of the most fun, hard climbing we've ever done. We felt like we actually got a lot done in one day."
J & B
Bouldering at Santee Boulders
"Haven't climbed in years, but wanted to get back into it. Ian was super patient and encouraging, and I had a blast. I was surprised by how much I was able to do in just a few hours!"
Taylor
Getting back in the swing, intro day
Track your climbing. See where you're headed.
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Climbing Log · free
Grade pyramid, 7 systems, style tracking
Progression Advisor · basecamp
Volume targets, session plans, gap analysis
Timeline · basecamp
Grade over time, milestones, trends
Training + Nutrition · basecamp
Programs, workouts, fueling frameworks
Where we've climbed
These aren't aspirational destinations — they're places we've put our hands on rock.
United States
California
Nevada
Utah
New York
Connecticut
West Virginia
Colorado
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Europe
Scotland
France
Italy
Ireland
Get on rock with someone who knows the way
Whether you're learning to climb, chasing a project, or looking for your next expedition; we've been there, and we'll take you.