Custom Climbing Instruction

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Custom Climbing

Instruction

Single:$420

2 CLIMBERS: $300 /PERSON

3+ CLIMBERS: $250/PERSON

Intro- Advanced

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Front Range, Colorado

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1-Day

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Our Custom Instruction offering allows guests to book any Front-Range Climbing School programs on private biases or for guests requesting instruction not listed within our climbing school, such as complex rock rescue practice, work-at-height systems, aid-climbing, and big walling techniques. 

  • Our Custom Instruction offering allows guests to book any Front-Range Climbing School programs on private biases or for guests requesting instruction not listed within our climbing school, such as complex rock rescue practice, work-at-height systems, aid-climbing, and big walling techniques. 

  • This adventure takes place in Colorado.

    Pre-Adventure Trip Call:

    Our team extends the offer to schedule a call before your instructional day. They will discuss crag options for the day, review gear needs, and share a general time plan for the course. This is also a great way to ask any questions about the day!

    Morning:

    Meet at a local cafe and share a quick morning hello, and the day’s itinerary. The team will make any small adjustments to the kit and then take a stroll to the crag.

    An integral part of climbing is familiarity with the area and its history. Our team shares some stories and educates as we approach.

    The Day of Instruction:

    Teaching lessons, practicals, review, repeat!

    End Of Day Debrief:

    At the cars, we focus our attention on the day; sharing the Rose, the Bud, and the Thorn to ruminate more deeply on the experience. It is often customary ( but not mandatory) to have a meal back in the town to celebrate the great days spent in the mountains!

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PREPARATIONS FOR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

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Technical Experience

Technical climbing experience is required for this program. Previous climbing with a guide is recommended or a resume providing adequate climbing experience that demonstrates technical competency.

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Fitness

Excellent physical fitness is recommended. Climbers should be able to be outside for approximately 8-10 hours while staying engaged with teaching topics and climbing.

Meet The Team

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    Meg Nickman

  • A smiling man wearing a red jacket, a cap, and sunglasses, sitting outdoors with a rocky, mountainous background.

    Jeffrey Mascaro

  • A woman smiling outdoors, wearing sunglasses and a red tank top, with a blue climbing rope draped around her neck, on a mountain landscape background.

    Heidi Wirtz

  • A man smiling outdoors wearing a helmet, glasses, and a light blue Arcteryx jacket with a mountain guide logo and text. The background is blurred with a natural outdoor setting.

    Brent Smith

  • A smiling man with a beard and mustache wearing a red Arc'teryx jacket and a black and teal cap, standing in front of a gray rock wall.

    Mike O'Connor

  • A man outdoors wearing a blue Arc'teryx jacket, orange hood, and pink sunglasses, with a mouthful of food.

    Jesse Selwyn

  • A young man smiling while wearing a blue helmet and a light blue Arc'teryx jacket outdoors.

    Nathan Schumacher

  • A woman in climbing gear, wearing a helmet and smiling while holding a climbing rope outdoors in a mountainous area.

    Jess Worley

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    Suzanna Lourie

Meet The Smile Mountain Guides Team

FAQ’s

Private Instruction

The answers to our most commonly asked questions for private instruction.

  • PRICE INCLUDES

    +Guide fees (4:1 climber-to-guide ratio)

    +Group equipment such as ropes, helmets, harnesses, shoes, and technical climbing equipment.

    PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

    +Personal equipment (see Gear List)

    +Food and beverage

    +Transportation

    +Hotels/lodging

    +All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evac fees)

    +Trip cancellation insurance

  • Smile Mountain Guides provides the following gear.

    Technical:

    +Helmets

    +Harness

    +Shoes

    +Small backpack

    +Ropes and group technical equipment

    Smile Mountain Guides does not provide the clothing needed to be comfortable in the mountain environment.

  • Smile focuses on small groups and ratios that meet the professional mountain guiding standard. These programs have a 4:1 ratio.

  • Please click here to review our domestic cancellation policy.

  • Yes! This is a custom adventure!

    A large portion of our business is designed around custom adventures. Please email, climb@smilemountainguides.com if you would like more information.