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Equinox Guiding Service Equinox Guiding Service LLC offers guided rock, ice, sport, trad, and multi-pitch climbing across Maine.

Based in Camden, our AMGA-certified guides lead adventures in Acadia, Katahdin, and beyond creating memorable experiences and skill-building for all! Equinox Guiding Service, established in 2017, is a Maine-based climbing school that caters to all experience levels. From beginners taking their first steps on the rock face to seasoned climbers seeking to refine their skills, Equinox offers a variety of climbing adventures. Their certified AMGA guides lead rock climbing excursions throughout Maine, including trad and sport climbing, as well as ice climbing in the winter. With a focus on safety and skill development, Equinox Guiding Service helps climbers achieve their climbing goals in some of Maine's most stunning locations.

November AMGA Instructor Courses — Registration Open!We’ve got two great opportunities coming up this November for climb...
10/19/2026

November AMGA Instructor Courses — Registration Open!

We’ve got two great opportunities coming up this November for climbers looking to develop their skills and take the next step in their climbing education.

AMGA Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) Course
November 6–8, 2026
Camden, Maine
Only 2 spots remaining!

AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI) Course
November 10–12, 2026
EVO Rock + Fitness, Portland, Maine
5 participants already registered!

Whether you’re looking to begin your journey as a climbing instructor or continue building your technical and teaching skills, these programs are a great opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with other climbers.

One of my favorite parts of this work is helping other climbers develop as instructors. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share what I’ve learned over the years and help support the next generation of climbing professionals.

If you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, we’d love to have you join us!

Registration details are available through the link in our bio.

October in New England is pretty hard to beat. 🍂The last couple of weeks have taken us from Tumbledown Dick to the Gunks...
10/16/2026

October in New England is pretty hard to beat. 🍂

The last couple of weeks have taken us from Tumbledown Dick to the Gunks, Acadia, and back home to Camden. A whole lot of miles, beautiful fall colors, incredible climbing, and some really wonderful people along the way.

There’s something special about climbing this time of year. The cooler temperatures, the changing leaves, and those beautiful days when you just don’t want to come down off the cliffs.

Looking back through these photos, I’m reminded how fortunate I am to do this work and how grateful I am for everyone who continues to support me and Equinox.

To our returning clients, new friends, and everyone who’s shared a day outside with us, thank you. It’s the people and the relationships we’ve built over the years that make this all so meaningful.

Here’s to a few more beautiful fall days before the seasons change.

See you on the cliffs!

— Noah

And just like that, it’s October.September was a good one.We spent the month climbing all over Maine, teaching an SPI co...
10/02/2026

And just like that, it’s October.
September was a good one.
We spent the month climbing all over Maine, teaching an SPI course here in Camden, working with schools and groups, climbing above the ocean in Acadia, and sharing a whole lot of days outside with some really great people.
Looking back through these photos, it’s the smiling faces that always stand out to me.
Summer gets a lot of attention in Maine, but September and October might be my favorite time of year to climb. Cooler days, changing leaves, and some of the best conditions of the season.
Thanks to everyone who spent part of September with us.
October, let’s see what you’ve got.
— Noah

09/16/2026

September in Maine is pretty hard to beat.

Teach an SPI course in Camden. Run over to Acadia for a couple days of climbing. Head back home and do it all over again.

We’ve been covering some ground lately.

From the sea cliffs of Acadia to our home cliffs here in Camden, the last few weeks have been full of great people, beautiful weather, and a whole lot of climbing.

At this point I think we’re getting pretty good at this whole climbing-around-Maine thing.

September and October are two of my favorite months to be on the cliffs. Cooler temperatures, fewer crowds, and some beautiful days ahead.

See you out there.

— Noah

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09/10/2026

All I want is to be free.

The last week has been a good reminder of why I love this work.

We’ve spent our days climbing with people from all over, introducing new climbers to the sport, getting returning climbers onto new terrain, and sharing some of our favorite places here in Maine.

A lot of smiling faces. A lot of beautiful days outside. And a whole lot of climbing.

Summer may be winding down, but some of my favorite climbing of the year is just beginning. September and October in Maine are pretty hard to beat.

Thanks to everyone who has trusted us with a day outside.

See you on the cliffs.

— Noah

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Where did August go?Looking back through these photos this morning and there are a whole lot of smiling faces.August was...
09/03/2026

Where did August go?

Looking back through these photos this morning and there are a whole lot of smiling faces.

August was busy. We climbed with families, first-time climbers, returning clients, mentorship students, and people who traveled a long way to experience climbing here in Maine.

There were beautiful days in Camden, days climbing above the ocean in Acadia, plenty of laughs, some big accomplishments, and a lot of really good people.

As busy as summer can get, looking back through these photos reminds me what I love most about this work. It’s the people we get to meet and the experiences we get to share with them.

Thank you to everyone who trusted us with part of your summer.

And now we’re heading into one of my favorite times of year to climb in Maine. September and October are pretty hard to beat.

See you on the cliffs.

— Noah

08/27/2026

Maybe this is why I’ve always been drawn to climbing.

It takes us away from the crowds and into places we might otherwise never experience.

Quiet cliffs. Mountains. Islands. The ocean below us. Places where the phone gets put away and, for a little while, the rest of the world feels pretty far off.

After more than 20 years of climbing, I still seek out that feeling.

And getting to share it with others is one of the things I love most about this work.

Come find us out there.

— Noah

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08/21/2026

Take me to the mountains.

It’s hard to believe we’re already this far into August.

This summer has taken us all over Maine—climbing above the ocean, into the mountains, around the islands, and back home to the cliffs here in Camden.

Different places. Different people. Different adventures.

But what I love most hasn’t really changed. Getting outside, sharing these places with people, and watching someone discover what climbing can mean to them.

After all these years, I still feel incredibly fortunate that this is what I get to do for a living.

Summer isn’t over yet. If you’ve been thinking about climbing with us in Camden or Acadia, our remaining August dates are getting pretty limited.

See you on the cliffs.

— Noah

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Where did July go?One minute we were kicking off summer camps, and the next we were looking back at a month full of incr...
08/07/2026

Where did July go?

One minute we were kicking off summer camps, and the next we were looking back at a month full of incredible days on the cliffs.

July brought first-time climbers, returning friends, families making memories together, beautiful days in Camden and Acadia, and more smiles than I could count.

Looking through these photos reminds me that while every climb is different, the best part is always the people we get to share these places with.

Thank you to everyone who spent part of your summer with us. Whether it was your first time climbing or your fiftieth, we’re grateful you chose to spend the day with Equinox.

Here’s to making the most of August.

See you on the cliffs.

— Noah

07/23/2026

Some weeks remind me why I became a climbing guide.

Not because of the summits or the grades.

Because of the conversations on the trail. Watching someone rappel for the first time. Seeing kids discover they’re capable of more than they imagined. Looking out over the ocean with people experiencing Maine from a perspective they’ll never forget.

I’ve been thinking about that a lot lately.

This summer has reminded me that Equinox has never just been about climbing. It’s about helping people connect with wild places, challenge themselves, and create memories they’ll carry long after the ropes are packed away.

As we get closer to celebrating ten years of Equinox, I find myself feeling incredibly grateful—for everyone who’s trusted us, supported us, and become part of this community.

Thanks for letting us share these places with you.

See you on the cliffs.

— Noah

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20 Mechanic Street
Camden, ME
04843

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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