Guiding Rates & Courses

*  All rates are per person. 
*  All rates apply to local areas including, Fort Collins, Estes, Boulder, Golden, Vedauwoo                                                      

*  Personal Equipment and Transportation are not included.                                                      

Registration:                                                     

 A 25% deposit (minimum $75) is required for course registration

Unpaid balance due 15 days before your course or climb begins.

Half Days:

8:30 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 - 4:30 pm.

Full Days:

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mountain Days:

Single day ascent involving alpine start or overnight bivy.

Time commitment can last from 10 to 18 hours depending on route difficulty and approach

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made more than 30 days before the course or climb are eligible for refund with no penalty.

Cancellations made within 30 days of the course or climb will forfeit reservation deposit.

Cancellations made within 7 days of the course or climb and "no shows" will forfeit full course tuition.

COURSES OFFERED

PRIVATE GUIDING:

Cost:  Standard guiding rates apply

Age Group: 18 – 65

Maximum guide to student ratio:  1:4

Maximum guide to student ratio (multi-pitch or alpine rock ascents): 1:2

Customize your climbing adventure to fit your goals whether you want to climb multi-pitch rock routes, make a alpine rock ascent, learn to lead climb and place rock protection, or simply just learn the basics. Private guiding is the easiest and most flexible way to accomplish your personal goals. We offer private guiding any day there is not a previously schedule outing. Please contact us to schedule your next climbing adventure.

ADULT TOP ROPE ROCK:

 Cost:    $125/person
Time Commitment : Full Day

Age Group: 18 – 65

Maximum guide to student ratio:  1:5

Minimum class size: 1:3
 

This class is designed for the beginning indoor climber looking to transition to climbing rock outdoors. Students will spend the day rock climbing at an outdoor venue with climbing grades ranging from 5.6 - 5.9.  Location will be weather dependent.  Please see course schedule for available outings or plan a private guiding trip.

Skills Reviewed:

ADULT TOP ROPE ICE:

 Cost:    $125/person
Time Commitment : Full Day

Age Group: 18 – 65

Maximum guide to student ratio:  1:5

Minimum class size: 1:3
 

This class is designed for the beginning ice climbers looking to transition to climbing ice outdoors. Students will spend the day ice climbing at an outdoor venue with climbing grades ranging from WI2-WI4  Location will be weather dependent. Please see course schedule for available outings or plan a private guiding trip.

Skills Reviewed:

• Hazard Recognition 
• Anchor Building
• Rappelling from anchor
• Knots  and applicable uses
• Belay techniques
• Climbing movement
• Leave no Trace

ANCHOR BUILDING: 

Cost:    $75/person
Time Commitment: Half Day

Age Group: 16 – 65

Maximum guide to student ratio:  1:5

Minimum class size: 1:3
 

This class is designed for the beginning climber looking to understand and test tradition gear placement in rock and build multi-point anchor systems . Students will spend the day constructing various multi-point anchors and testing them. Location will be weather dependent. Please see course schedule for available outings or plan a private guiding trip.

Skills Reviewed:

• Hazard Recognition 
• Traditional gear placements
• Knots and applicable uses
• Directional equalization
• Leave no Trace

FAMILY TOP ROPE: 

Cost:    $50/person
Time Commitment : Half Day

Age Group: 7 – 65

Maximum guide to student ratio:  1:5

Minimum class size: 1:3
 

This class is designed for families wanting to tryout outdoor rock climbing for the first time. Students will spend the day top rope climbing at an outdoor venue with climbing grades ranging from 5.5 - 5.7.  Location will be weather dependent.  Please see course schedule for available outings or plan a private guiding trip.

Skills Reviewed:

• Knots and applicable uses
• Belay techniques
• Climbing movement
• Leave no Trace