COME CLIMB WITH US!
Outdoor climbing trips offer a unique adaptive climbing opportunity for people who want to push their limits! Paradox Sports has over 16 years of experience delivering climbing trips to iconic locations with a wide range of abilities.
Our programs are run by our passionate staff of climbing guides and Paradox Sports staff. Each of our staff members and guides are trained in AMGA best practice and wilderness medicine. Our community is eager to help you become a competent and confident climber. Paradox Sports focuses on helping you improve technical climbing skills in a safe environment. Our ratio is low so we can ensure that you get professional instruction and the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the industry! Trips vary in accessibility, length, and location – but all trips offer multiple days of climbing, connecting with others, and improving your climbing ability. Join us to take your skills to the next level!
Types of Trips
ROCK CLIMBING
Each year we travel to the most iconic climbing destinations across the country to provide accessible rock climbing opportunities for people with disabilities. Climbers and volunteers travel from all over to climb on the granite walls in Yosemite to the lime stone crags of Red River Gorge. Some trips require camping, while others are run out of cabins or other lodging.
ICE CLIMBING
For more than a decade, Paradox Sports has run infamous adaptive ice climbing programs for all ability levels! Ice climbing can be intimidating, and this is the perfect opportunity to learn new skills and challenge yourself in a safe environment, with an fun and energetic community. For many, our ice climbing trips are the highlight of the year!
MOUNTAINEERING
Mountaineering trips are typically longer, more physically demanding trips. Mountaineering can combine snow climbing, ice climbing, rock climbing, and glacier travel. Participants are required to carry a full backpack and spend several days in the backcountry. Although the goal is usually to reach an unforgettable summit, the real growth comes from the journey itself.
UPCOMING TRIPS
WHAT DO THE TRIP ICONS MEAN?
ACCESSIBILITY
We know that “accessible” is not a universal term, and what might be accessible to one person, might not be for another. This is our scale to give you a broad idea of the accessibility rating, but we provide much more detail in the accessibility paragraph on each trip page.
ROCK CLIMBING
Our rock climbing trips are all over the country and have included Yosemite National Park (CA), Red River Gorge (KY), Joshua Tree (CA), Shelf Road (CO), The Gunks (NY), and Eldorado Canyon (CO).
ICE CLIMBING
We typically run two ice climbing trips each year, and they sell out quickly! These trips have included Ouray Ice Park (CO), and Cathedral Ledge in North Conway (NH).
LODGING
Some programs operate out of a lodge, hotel or cabins, while others require camping and sleeping in a tent. If you have a strong preference, please read the trip descriptions for more details.
GROUP SIZE
We have a minimum requirement of registrations to run any Paradox Sports trip. Some trips are larger than others based on where we are staying and other logistics. Group size can range from 10 people to 45+, but the ratio is always 2 adaptive climbers to 1 guide / staff / volunteer.
TESTIMONIALS
The Shelf Road trip was a great experience! I gained a ton of confidence as I learned new skills and pushed myself to do more difficult climbs. The staff and volunteers were fantastic, very friendly and supportive, and super competent and safety-conscious at all times. And the overall vibe of the group was really fun. I highly recommend this trip!
Climbing has always been a way to heal and recenter from the stress of the world. I’m glad there’s an organization bringing climbing to the adaptive community and giving folks a chance to thrive no matter what their circumstances might be. The group I climbed with was incredibly positive to be around.
Paradox brings together fantastic people and gives them a chance to prove to themselves that each of us can do hard things. No matter what you’ve got going on physically, or mentally – Paradox staff, volunteers, and participants will meet you where you are and help you get a little closer to where you want to be. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of something like that?
This was my first time ice climbing ever. I am a left AKA(above knee amputee) and I couldn’t ask for a better experience. The Paradox team that was present made me feel comfortable and welcomed. Everyone including the athletes showed how supportive the climbing community really is. Climbing is the best sport I’ve ever found. Thank you Paradox for a priceless and unforgettable weekend.
Paradox Sports is dedicated to making sure that everyone regardless of prior training can participate and experience the joy of climbing. The staff, volunteers, and other participants all work together to ensure everyone gets to have a wonderful time 3njoying the verticality of the world.
Paradox Sports creates incredible trips. In the span of a few days, you become part of a community of climbers that accepts where you are while encouraging you to improve. Climbs are held at picturesque locations that enhance your mind-body connection.