rock climbing

hone your skills with our activity clinics

The climbing skills clinic is designed to improve the ability, knowledge, and aptitude of all climbers from beginners to those planning cutting-edge ascents across the world. Whether you’re a beginner climber, a sport climber looking to improve your skill, or a trad climber dreaming of a big wall, we’ll help you reach your dreams.

Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides has been of long-time service to the climbing community, leading trips across Colorado and Utah and utilizing Colorado’s premier climbing guides to help climbers reach their goals. Our guides have traveled and climbed around the world, and bring a wealth of combined experience to help you reach your goals. Since 2015, Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides is a concessionaire for Rocky Mountain National Park, offering technical climbing, mountaineering, ski mountaineering, and outdoor education within the boundaries of the national park. Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides also offer AMGA SPI (Single Pitch Instructor) courses and re-certification. We’ll get you set for expedition climbing, teaching fundamental skills for big climbing goals and expedition management or we’ll teach you how to effectively and efficiently climb multi-pitch or improve your bouldering skills. No matter what you’re dreaming, our climbing skills clinic can help you get there.

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TRIP PICS:

two girls high five-ing as they repel down from rock climbing

young man belaying a rock climber while other look up at the climber

guide teaching a climber about knots while hanging off a rock anchor

guide teaching a group about rock climbing anchors

man rappelling down a rock face with a full trad rack of gear

FAQs

What's Included in Our Rates?

What's Not Included in Our Rates?

Are Meals Provided? What's the Food Like?

On 1/2 day trips we include healthy snacks like fig bars, granola bars, nuts, gummy fruit snacks and water.

On our full day trips we also include lunches containing a sandwich, chips, fruit and water.

On our multi-day trips we take pride in providing excellent meals in remote settings. Remember, we are far from the road and trailheads, so our foods are not right out of the refrigerator. We accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences.

Mornings will consist of cereals, bagels, burritos, etc. Lunches will include meat and non-meat sandwiches, hummus, veggies, etc. Dinners will include protein and carbohydrates to recover and refuel for the next day.

We take pride in providing excellent meals in remote settings. Remember, we are far from the road and trailheads, so our foods are not right out of the refrigerator. We accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences.

Mornings will consist of cereals, bagels, burritos, etc. Lunches will include meat and non-meat sandwiches, hummus, veggies, etc. Dinners will include protein and carbohydrates to recover and refuel for the next day.

Weather & Conditions

We will be in the Rocky Mountains in June, July, August, and September. Our days tend to be long. In June, snow may still be present on trails and campsites. Bugs (mosquitoes) will be present in July and early August, particularly in and around water sources. August brings fewer bugs and cooler evenings. September generally has the fewest bugs, although that can vary from year to year, with shorter days and cooler nights. The weather is usually warm during the day (60s and 70s F). The evenings will be in the 30s – 50s F, depending on the altitude and month. Afternoon thunderstorms are almost a daily occurrence. Storms are generally strong and brief, lasting less than 60 minutes. Lightning often accompanies storms, so we make sure we are below tree-line by 2 pm. Windy conditions can be common above tree-line. As in any big mountain chain, snow can fall at any time or month during the year, even summer. There may be some snow patches around the Continental Divide in July, but not enough to warrant an ice axe or crampons.

Pack Weight

Everyone asks this question, and for good reason. It all depends on the equipment you bring and the care you take in packing. We will help go through your gear before starting the trip and get rid of any luxury items not needed. These items can be stored with us and retrieved at the end of the trip.

Personal and group gear should weigh less than 35 lbs for each person. For women, we recommend all personal gear weighing under 13 lbs, and under 20 lbs for men (this includes your backpack, sleeping bag and pad, and clothing). Regarding food weight, plan on 2-3 lbs per person per day. So, 2 days of food will be 4-6 lbs. Tent and fuel should weigh around 4 lbs per person. We will divide tent, food, and fuel evenly among the group. Your guide will carry a tarp, group medical kit, water purification, and communication device. Every group is required to carry enough bear canisters to hold all food and toiletries. Water weighs 2.2 lbs per liter. Plan on carrying 2 liters throughout the day.

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