Is prior climbing experience required?

Basic climbing skills are recommended, but the guides tailor instruction to all levels including beginners.

What is included in the package?

The package includes professional guides, climbing equipment, instruction, and camping setup.

What should I bring myself?

Bring personal essentials like water bottles, suitable clothing layers, sunscreen, and snacks.

Are there restroom facilities on site?

Pit toilets are available at the main trailheads and camping areas, but none directly on climbing routes.

Can I rent climbing gear if I don’t have my own?

Yes, The Backcountry Pros LLC offers gear rental options upon request.

How physically demanding is the trip?

The trip demands moderate to high fitness due to climbing challenges and hiking with gear.

City of Rocks Rock Climbing: Idaho's Premier 2-Day Adventure | Climbing | Guided Tour

Located in the scenic southeast corner of Idaho, the City of Rocks is a world-renowned rock climbing destination gaining popularity for its granite spires and unique rock formations. This private 2-day experience, guided by The Backcountry Pros LLC, offers climbers of all levels an opportunity to explore over 1,000 established routes, from classic cracks to towering face climbs. With expert guidance, personalized instruction, and safety assurance, you’ll tackle some of the best granite climbing in the United States while immersing yourself in the area's stunning natural beauty. Beyond climbing, the City of Rocks is rich in history, once serving as a landmark for pioneers on the California Trail. Expect days filled with technical climbing, scenic breaks, and nights under the stars beside a cozy campfire. Whether you’re honing your skills or aiming for your first multi-pitch climb, this trip blends adventure with tranquility in an environment that feels a world away from city life. Besides climbing, you’ll encounter abundant wildlife and vast open skies that make photography equally rewarding. The supportive team from The Backcountry Pros LLC ensures a memorable escape where safety, fun, and learning come first.

About The Backcountry Pros LLC

The Backcountry Pros LLC is a Utah-based guiding and education company specializing in backcountry skiing, avalanche education, and technical climbing instruction. The team offers a range of hands-on experiences — from single-day clinics to multi-day mentorships and heli-assisted ski touring — focused on practical skills, decision-making, and safe mountain travel. Instructional offerings include Advanced Backcountry Skiing Mentorship, Backcountry Skiing Mentorship, Ski Mountaineering Course, Level I (Uinta Mountains), Avalanche I Refresher, Heli Assisted Ski Touring, Intro to Trad Climbing, Multi Pitch Self Rescue, Advanced Ice Techniques, and Ice Intro Clinic.

Courses combine classroom and fieldwork when appropriate, with Zoom sessions, guided field days, basecamp-style mentorship, and real-world scenario practice. The Backcountry Pros LLC emphasizes small groups and a limited instructor-to-student ratio to maximize individualized feedback and hands-on coaching. Professional ski instructors and certified guides lead technical lessons in the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains, covering avalanche forecasting, companion rescue, ski travel techniques, ice screw placement, anchor building, and multi-pitch self-rescue.

Safety and evidence-based decision making are core priorities; students practice terrain assessment, hazard interpretation, and rescue drills in real mountain settings. The company’s programs are designed for progressing skiers and climbers seeking measurable skill development, confidence in complex terrain, and the ability to plan and execute safe backcountry trips. Booking information, prerequisite details, and course logistics are provided for each trip to ensure participants arrive prepared for a productive and secure learning experience. Industry-standard safety protocols and hands-on mentorship create measurable progress and lasting skills for responsible mountain travel across winter and alpine environments.