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Learn to build anchors and improve your outdoor climbing safety with Colorado Climbing Company. Perfect for all skill levels, this course combines technical instruction with stunning Colorado scenery.
3–4 hours
moderate
From $560.74
Learn to build anchors and improve your outdoor climbing safety with Colorado Climbing Company. Perfect for all skill levels, this course combines technical instruction with stunning Colorado scenery.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Climbers should have moderate upper body strength and good endurance.
Wildlife
History
Colorado has a long history of climbing, with some routes dating back to early explorers in the 1950s.
Conservation
The business promotes Leave No Trace principles to protect Colorado's delicate rock formations and wildlife.
Colorado Climbing Company
Learn to build anchors and improve your outdoor climbing safety with Colorado Climbing Company. Perfect for all skill levels, this course combines technical instruction with stunning Colorado scenery.
Colorado Climbing Company runs guided climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, and backcountry skiing trips and instructional courses across Colorado and in select national parks. The company’s offerings include introductory classes like Introduction to Rock Climbing and Gym to Crag, technical courses such as Learn to Lead Sport Climb Outdoors and Learn to Lead Traditional Climbs, and advanced seminars including Steep Ice and Mixed Technique and Climbing 301 — Climbing Big Things.
Trips span diverse Colorado areas and beyond, with options in Rocky Mountain National Park, Silverton, Lake City, Ouray, Denver/Golden, Boulder/Estes Park, Telluride, Gunnison, Grand Junction, and San Juan ranges. Seasonal programming covers ice climbing at venues like Lake City Ice Park and guided backcountry ski and splitboard touring in Silverton and the Alpine Loop near Lake City. Offerings range from half-day guided ice climbs to multi-day alpine ascents and expedition preparation courses.
Participants can choose guided experiences or technical instruction tailored to levels from beginner to advanced. Course titles and guided day trips reflect explicit instruction and guided formats, including avalanche and glacier-focused topics such as Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel and Private Custom Avalanche Instructions. Colorado Climbing Company presents a wide catalog of site-specific classic climbs, ski descents, and intensive seminars to support skill development and safe mountain travel.
Locations
Statewide (CO)
From Front Range to San Juans
Activities
Climbing & Skiing
Rock, ice, alpine, backcountry
Trip Types
Guided & Courses
Half-day to multi-day options
Availability
Year-round
Seasonal ice and snow offerings
Choose a course or guided trip across Colorado — from half-day climbs to multi-day alpine and backcountry adventures. Reserve a date to secure an experienced guided format.
Follow safety protocols closely
Always double-check your gear and anchor points before climbing.
Test your anchors thoroughly
Perform stress tests on anchors before trusting your safety to them.
Practice communication
Clear and concise communication improves safety for all climbers.
Stay aware of weather conditions
Colorado weather can change rapidly; plan accordingly.
Climbing harness
A harness is vital for safety during anchor building and climbing.
Climbing shoes
Provides grip and support on various rock surfaces.
Helmet
Protection against falling debris or equipment.
Chalk bag
Helps improve grip during climbing.