About Pisgah Climbing School

Defined by Mountains.

Fueled by Knowledge.

Our Story

Pisgah Climbing School, or PCS was founded by IFMGA Mountain Guide, Karsten Delap and his wife Maggie. PCS started with a few humble goals. Firstly to provide access to the mountains through the highest quality climbing education. Secondly to create a company that would sustain the guides’ life, both socially and financially.

The Delap family has called Brevard home for the past few decades. Karsten, Maggie, Margo, and dog Max love this town and want to share its world class climbing with you for your next adventure.

Nov 28, 2021 - Jan 13, 2023

Margaret Marie Woolls Delap “Margo"

Margo Delap tragically passed away on January 13th, 2023 while napping at preschool. Her memories will live on as we enjoy the mountains and point at all the birds... just as she did.

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