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October 2023 by S Meiley
Eric sounded was very personable & professional on the phone setting up my session. The paper work/email communications were prompt and clear.Aaron was a great guide and also very personable. He selected some great climbs in a good sequence, as he evaluated my abilities and limitations.I had a very memorable day.
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October 2023 by Stephen Reenock
I've done several climbs in the Gunks with Eric, an EMS guide. It's a top notch experience. I highly recommend if you're looking to get out and do some private climbs (I'm sure the other activities are also good, I just have only done private rock climbing). I always feel safe and have always learned a lot every time I go out. The Gunks are a fantastic place to learn and EMS is a fantastic team to learn with.
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October 2023 by Dave Tropp
Great course with EMS School. I always walk away knowing more, feeling safer in the sport, and having a great time.
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August 2023 by Kurtis Carichner
Had an amazing day at the gunks learning some multi-pitch and trad fundamentals. Eric was able to perfectly build on our existing knowledge base which made for a super informative and fun day. Really looking forward going back up soon!
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August 2023 by Michael Gundy
Great experiences with the team in the shop and with the teaching and guiding provided by Eric. Highly recommend to any climber looking to increase their skills and continue their knowledge progression safely.
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August 2023 by Leah
We had an amazing experience! My friend and I (both 14) did a full day of rock climbing with Patty. She was amazing and we loved the climbing we did with her! It was such a fun day and we learned so much!
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February 2023 by Chrono Link
Went Ice climbing for the first time February 2023 with EMS, and what a time! It was an experience getting in the mountains for guided climbing. It was a full day, it felt like we did enough I was exhausted by day’s end. Would love to do it again. Highly recommended.
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January 2023 by Shir Pilosof
I’ve been out ice climbing with EMS a handful of times over the last two years and keep coming back for more. The instructors are great and extremely knowledgeable. The prices and service are unbeatable. We’ve had a blast and can’t wait to take more courses with the school throughout the year. I would highly recommend EMS!
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September 2022 by Gordon Coyle
Eric and Patty are fantastic guides. They give experienced climbers the ability to explore new routes and new climbers the confidence to experiment and test their skills while feeling safe and protected. I highly recommend! Plus they take great pictures of your adventures in climbing!
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September 2022 by Cat Hulshoff
Such an inclusive and thoughtful experience that kept our safety in mind always while keeping up the stoke! We had three long days for an SPI course with Eric, but the pace was on point and time just flew by. I was not entirely sure about traveling all the way from New Mexico to take the course in the Gunks, but I am 100 percent glad that I did. This course and this school has changed the course of my climbing career and I could not be more grateful for their professionalism and attention to detail and customer care. Thanks Eric!
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September 2022 by James Silbert
Our three-generation family--me, the 78 year old grandfather, our 42 year old daughter and our two grandchildren, ages 7 and 9--recently had a great half day climbing lesson in the Gunks on the Undercliff Trail with Patti, as our guide and instructor. (Grandmother was the official photographer). Patti is a wonderful instructor for climbers of all ages, with a unique ability of being supportive and encouraging, while maintaining safety as a priority. This is the third time that we have gone climbing with Patti and all of us look forward to doing it again soon.
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September 2022 by Samuel Somera
Awesome experience! Eric was a great guide who helped us push ourselves without ever putting us too far outside our comfort zone. Will definitely be back to learn more!
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August 2022 by Ken Rosso
Eric Waldron led me on a great day of read climbing in the gunks. Eric was beyond knowledgeable and supported my goals of following some harder stuff and learning more about anchors, anchor belay, and rappeling. A bit of information overload, but when I spoke up about this, Eric was responsive. I recommend!
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July 2022 by Roxanne Elings
We have been coming to the EMS Gunks location for at least eight years. My kids learned to climb here and have excelled at this sport they love. They are both (son and daughter) also safe climbers thanks to this school. Erik, Patty, and others through the years excel at teaching and having fun! As an fyi, both of our kids are now in their 20s, guide their own routes across the US and in Canada, but always want to come back for a climb with the best!
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June 2022 by Natasha Cholerton-Brown
Wow, wow, wow! My family and I had the most tremendous day out in the beautiful Gunks with Franz (our incredible guide/instructor). Seriously, this day ranked as one of our best days out as a family EVER! We are total beginners (bar our 7 year old!) but we all had fun, took on the challenge and had many giggles. Fantastic way to spend the day. Gear was top quality, we felt safe, learned a ton and would go back tomorrow. :)