Latest news with #EquinoxGuidingService
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Equinox Guiding Service Highlights Summer Adventure Offerings and Community Partnerships in Midcoast Maine
Camden, ME June 04, 2025 --( )-- Equinox Guiding Service, an AMGA-accredited climbing outfitter based in Camden, Maine, is celebrating the launch of its new headquarters and a packed season of rock climbing adventures, youth camps, and professional guide development programs. Located at 20 Mechanic Street in downtown Camden, the new office space is a central hub for Equinox's growing operations, offering improved access to Camden Hills and regional climbing destinations including Acadia National Park and Grafton Notch. The grand opening event will take place on Saturday, June 8, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, featuring a prize drawing and local refreshments. Equinox Guiding Service continues to expand its instructional offerings this summer. The company's youth summer camps are already enrolling climbers ages 9–16, with programming that focuses on skill-building, movement, and outdoor exploration in Midcoast Maine's scenic rock climbing areas. In addition to its recreational programs, Equinox is reinforcing its commitment to professional development by supporting three of its guides through the upcoming AMGA Rock Guide Course. The training represents a major step in the company's goal to maintain the highest instructional standards in the industry. On June 6, Equinox Guiding Service will host Maine Outdoor Brands at its Camden headquarters, joining other businesses and nonprofits committed to advancing Maine's outdoor economy and stewardship. With increased demand for private guiding and instruction, July is expected to be a particularly busy month. Advance bookings are encouraged to secure preferred dates. Equinox Guiding Service offers private rock climbing trips, instructional clinics, and certification courses throughout Maine, including Camden Hills, Acadia, Katahdin, and Western Maine. The company is locally owned and operated, with guides certified by the American Mountain Guides Association. For more information, visit or call (207) 619-3957. Contact Information: Equionx Guiding Service Noah Kleiner +1 (207) 619-3957 Contact via Email Read the full story here: Equinox Guiding Service Highlights Summer Adventure Offerings and Community Partnerships in Midcoast Maine Press Release Distributed by
Associated Press
14-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Equinox Guiding Service Celebrates Grand Opening of New Camden Location on June 7
Camden, ME May 14, 2025 --( )-- Equinox Guiding Service is excited to announce the grand opening of its new headquarters at 20 Mechanic Street in downtown Camden, Maine, on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This free public event welcomes locals and visitors to experience Midcoast Maine's premier rock climbing guide service. Equinox Guiding Service specializes in guided rock and ice climbing trips across Camden Hills, Acadia National Park, and other top climbing destinations in Maine. As an AMGA-accredited guide service, Equinox is committed to safety, professionalism, and creating unforgettable outdoor experiences for all ages and skill levels. The grand opening event will feature: Live climbing demonstrations led by AMGA-certified guides Meet-and-greet opportunities with the Equinox team Free refreshments and outdoor gear giveaways A raffle to win a free half-day guided climbing trip in Camden Exclusive Equinox swag, including limited-edition hats and t-shirts 'This event is about more than launching a new space — it's about celebrating the spirit of adventure and the incredible climbing opportunities we have right here in Camden,' said Noah Kleiner, owner and founder of Equinox Guiding Service. 'Whether you're completely new to climbing or looking for your next big objective, we'd love to welcome you into our community.' Visitors can learn more about the types of guided climbing trips in Maine offered by Equinox, ask questions, and get personalized recommendations for adventures in Camden and beyond. No reservations are required. Simply drop in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM on June 7 to join the celebration and explore what makes Equinox Guiding Service a trusted leader in Maine's climbing and outdoor adventure scene. Contact Information: Equionx Guiding Service Noah Kleiner +1 (207) 619-3957 Contact via Email Read the full story here: Equinox Guiding Service Celebrates Grand Opening of New Camden Location on June 7 Press Release Distributed by
Associated Press
04-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Equinox Guiding Service Offers AMGA-Certified Training to Address Safety Gaps in Climbing Gyms
Company responds to growing need for standardized staff training in indoor climbing facilities As indoor climbing gyms continue to expand across the U.S., many facilities are facing an overlooked safety concern: a lack of formal certification among staff members responsible for teaching and supervising climbers. Equinox Guiding Service, an AMGA-accredited company based in Maine, is stepping in to raise the standard by offering Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI) training programs for gym staff and instructors across the region. 'Passion for climbing doesn't always equal preparedness to teach it,' says Noah Kleiner, owner of Equinox Guiding Service and an AMGA-certified CWI Provider. 'Without standardized training, many instructors miss key safety protocols or teach inconsistent techniques — especially in high-traffic gym environments.' The AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor certification sets a national standard for indoor climbing instruction, covering belay systems, risk management, client care, and instructional methods. While many gyms rely on internal training systems, Kleiner sees third-party certification as a way to reduce liability, improve instruction, and support professional development. Equinox Guiding Service has been providing professional climbing instruction since 2016 and is known for delivering high-quality training rooted in AMGA standards. The company is currently offering 20-hour CWI courses that can be hosted at participating gyms or scheduled privately for facility teams. 'These trainings build a shared language and culture of safety,' Kleiner says. 'It's about more than a credential — it's about consistency, confidence, and care.' About Equinox Guiding Service Founded in 2016, Equinox Guiding Service is an AMGA-accredited climbing school based in Camden, Maine. Offering private guiding, technical training, and professional certification programs, Equinox specializes in creating accessible, high-quality climbing experiences across the Northeast. Equionx Guiding Service Noah Kleiner
Telegraph
14-03-2025
- Telegraph
Explore Maine, America's top outdoor adventure destination
A vast and alluring region of natural abundance, Maine is home to more than half a million acres of undeveloped land, much of it preserved for recreation and exploration, with the care and support of the Maine Professional Guides Association. On one side, more coastline than California; on the other, New England's highest mountain. In between? As much hiking, fishing, kayaking, skiing, camping and adventuring as you can handle. Beaches and biking There are more than 24 bike trails in the Portland area – across both road and mountain – covering 135 miles, many of them circling near or around the state's best beaches. In Portland, hop the Casco Bay ferry to the islands of Peaks and Bailey for biking and beach strolling or, for those looking for a friendly neighborhood feel and reliably swimmable waters, head to Pine Point in Scarborough. Ferry Beach State Park in Saco has some of the area's best sunsets, and in Phippsburg, the more active beach-goers can hike a few miles through the Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area to discover the vast expanse of Sewall beach. Further afield in Acadia National Park, New England's only national park, Sand Beach offers total tranquility and seclusion – so pack a picnic and a book and spend the day there. For biking enthusiasts, Acadia's 45 miles of road surfaces cater to bicycling enthusiasts of all levels. Hiking and climbing Mount Battie in Camden State Park is a moderately challenging 90-minute hike, but once you've made it to the summit you'll be rewarded with a full panoramic view of lakes, hillsides and Penobscot Bay. Rock climbers both new and experienced can book a half- or full-day climb up Barrett's Cove in Camden with Equinox Guiding Service, which will provide all the gear you need and an on-the-ground lesson in knotting and belaying before you go. If you want another challenge Equinox also guides trips up to the stunning Otter Cliff in Acadia National Park. The Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument – 87,500 acres of wilderness on the eastern border of Baxter State Park – offers some of the state's best wooded hikes and plenty of scenic views. At its southeastern corner, the new Tekakapimek Contact Station, part of the traditional homeland of the Penobscot Nation, serves as a visitors' centre, museum and entryway to a network of thousands of hiking paths. Serious hikers will want to challenge themselves by making the journey to the top of Mount Katahdin, Maine's highest peak at about 5,300ft, and the final five miles of the Appalachian Trail. Fishing, rafting, kayaking sailing and more If spending time on the water floats your boat, you've found the perfect place. Maine is a hotspot for aquatic action, and is where you'll find the best kayaking and white-water rafting experiences in New England. In Portland, Rocky Bottom Fisheries leads hands-on lobstering tours or, up the coast, you can explore the outer islands of Boothbay Harbor – and its harbour seals and bald eagles – on an afternoon sail with Boothbay Harbor Schooners. Rockland-based Maine Sport Outfitters leads daily kayaking and paddle-boarding tours around the leafy Camden waterfront, as well as canoeing trips further afield. Maine is also an angler's paradise. Join Baxter's Guide Service on one of its guided fly-fishing adventures throughout the northernmost part of the state, including on Moosehead Lake, Maine's largest lake, famous for its landlocked salmon and brook trout. Weatherby's Lodge, one of the oldest fishing and hunting lodges in the country, offers fly-fishing schools within walking distance of the three-mile-long, salmon-packed Grand Lake Stream. There is excellent ice fishing on Sebago Lake, which in the summer also offers abundant opportunities for hooking salmon, trout and whitefish. Skiing, snowshoeing and stargazing Though summer gets most of the attention, Maine is a four-season outdoor lover's paradise. Saddleback Mountain in Rangeley and the recently expanded Sugarloaf in Carrabassett Valley both offer terrain that is ideal for all levels of skiers, as well as plenty of uphill, glade and cross-country options. Sunday River in Newry is expanding rapidly and has high-speed lifts, while the smaller, more laid-back Black Mountain in Rumford is a favourite with Nordic skiers. One of the biggest draws of winter in Maine is its abundance of designated International Dark Sky Places, including the AMC Maine Woods International Dark Sky Park, where stargazing is exceptional all year round, but particularly so in the crisp winter months. After spending the day snowshoeing around the woods of one of AMC's three Dark Sky Park lodges, all outfitted with telescopes and astronomy education equipment, you can see out the day gazing at the skies around the campfire at night.
Associated Press
12-03-2025
- Associated Press
Spring Rock Climbing Season Kicks Off in Maine with Special Equinox Discount
As winter fades and the days grow longer, Equinox Guiding Service is excited to announce the start of the 2025 spring climbing season. To celebrate the arrival of spring and encourage climbers to experience the best that outdoor rock climbing in Maine has to offer, Equinox Guiding Service is offering a special, limited-time Equinox Discount for those who book early-season adventures. With ideal climbing conditions arriving in Camden Hills State Park, Equinox Guiding Service invites climbers of all abilities to enjoy crisp spring air, uncrowded cliffs, and spectacular views over Penobscot Bay. Spring in Maine provides perfect conditions for rock climbing, featuring cool temperatures, optimal climbing friction, and the unique opportunity to climb at popular crags without summer crowds. 'We love this time of year — the crisp air, uncrowded cliffs, and the energy that comes with a new climbing season,' said Noah Kleiner, owner of Equinox Guiding Service. 'Offering this special Equinox Discount is our way of making outdoor climbing accessible to more people and helping climbers plan ahead. Whether you're stepping outside for the first time or looking to start the season off with a rewarding challenge, we're ready to guide you every step of the way.' Equinox Guiding Service, based in scenic Camden, Maine, specializes in customized climbing experiences, welcoming climbers of all ages and abilities. Whether participants are transitioning from indoor gyms to outdoor rock climbing, shifting from winter ice climbing into warmer-season adventures, or climbing outdoors for the first time, Equinox's experienced, AMGA-certified instructors create personalized trips designed to meet specific goals and ensure safety and enjoyment. Participants who book their spring climbing trips early will benefit from significant savings with the Equinox Discount, available for climbing adventures scheduled from April through early summer. Climbers are encouraged to take advantage of this special offer early, as discounted slots are limited and subject to availability. Early-season climbers with Equinox Guiding Service can look forward to: - Tailored instruction and climbs personalized to individual experience levels and climbing goals. - Beginner-friendly routes ideal for first-time outdoor climbers or those new to the sport. - Guided transitions for gym climbers ready to explore outdoor rock climbing techniques, climbing ethics, and outdoor safety. - Opportunities to climb multi-pitch or advanced routes under the expert guidance of certified instructors. - Training and instruction on essential spring climbing techniques, gear selection, and seasonal safety tips for early-season conditions. - Guidance on appropriate layering, equipment, and safety considerations specific to spring climbing. Equinox Guiding Service's team is passionate about Maine climbing, leveraging their extensive knowledge of local climbing areas to provide exceptional experiences. Their climbing locations, including Camden Hills State Park and other prime Maine climbing destinations, offer breathtaking views, diverse climbing routes, and comfortable conditions during spring months. The Equinox Discount will be available for reservations made for climbing trips scheduled from April through early summer. Climbers are encouraged to reserve soon to secure preferred dates, as availability may become limited due to high demand and optimal spring climbing conditions. For more information or to book your spring climbing adventure and take advantage of the limited-time Equinox Discount. About Equinox Guiding Service: Founded in 2016 and based in Camden, Maine, Equinox Guiding Service is an AMGA-accredited climbing guide service committed to providing professional rock and ice climbing experiences. Led by certified AMGA instructors, Equinox is dedicated to the highest standards of safety, personalized instruction, and memorable adventures for climbers of all levels. Equinox Guiding Service invites climbers to explore and experience the best climbing opportunities available in the beautiful state of Maine Equionx Guiding Service Noah Kleiner +1 (207) 619-3957
