If you’re faint of heart or afraid of heights, stick to mental mountain climbing and stop reading now. For the rest of you, check out the deals at Outback Adventures. This outfit will lead you on outdoor rock climbing trips to unique and beautiful Bay Area and Northern California destinations, some protected by State Parks, National Parks, or local resource agencies. If you’re new to rock climbing, you may want to sign up for rock climbing classes before trekking up the cliffs.

Along with rock climbing, Outback Adventures offers trips and classes in backpacking, mountaineering, and kayaking. They also have a complete technical outdoor rental shop. But for deals on outdoor gear, check out Outback Adventures’ new Gear Trader.

Deals: Adventure outback offers several discount packages:

• Double Discount Deal – 10% off any two full-day classes valued at $85. (Both classes must be taken within 90 days of purchase.)

• Triple Deal – 15% off when you buy three full day rock climbing or kayaking classes. (Classes must be full day classes valued at $85 or above, reserved and purchased at the same time, and taken within 120 days.)

• Group Leader Deal – Go FREE when you’re the organizer for a group of 9 (not counting yourself) or more. Applies to standard full day trips and classes valued at $85 and above.

Where: Outback Adventures – San Jose, 1158 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA; (408) 551-0588 (Hours and Directions. Or Outback Adventures – Marin, 12 East Sir Francis Drake; Larkspur, CA; (415) 461-2222. Hours and Directions.