Intro To Outdoor Rock Climbing

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Intro to Outdoor

Rock Climbing

Single:$220

Intro

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Golden, Colorado

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1-Day

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Learning to rock climb is an unforgettable experience! Climbing with our guides increases your fun, freedom, and confidence.

During this course, our team will share a variety of outdoor climbing skills with you starting with the basics.

  • Learning to rock climb is an unforgettable experience! Climbing with our guides increases your fun, freedom, and confidence.

    During this course, our team will share a variety of outdoor climbing skills with you starting with the basics -

    + how to use a guidebook

    + proper use of climber gear

    + climber and belayer safety skills.

    As you gain knowledge, we'll encourage you to put everything together as you climb into some amazing surroundings!

  • Pre-Course Call:

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

    Morning:

    Meet at the trailhead given to you by your guide, share in some group hellos, and share a morning meeting,

    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.

    Seminar:

    Focus on building strong foundational skills in outdoor climbing through lessons and climbing on the wall.

    As technical systems become more efficient, switch your attention towards climbing movement.

    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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A young boy wearing a helmet and climbing gear is rock climbing on a steep outdoor cliff, with a scenic landscape of trees, roads, and a town in the background.

PREPARATIONS FOR INTRO TO ROCK CLIMBING

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Technical Experience

No technical experience is needed.

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Fitness

General physical fitness is recommended. Climbers should be able to be outside for approximately 8-hours while staying engaged and climbing.

FAQ’s

Intro to Rock Climbing

The answers to our most commonly asked questions for our Intro to Rock program.

  • 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

    +Food and beverage

    +Transportation

    +Hotels/lodging in Colorado

    +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

    +Ropes and group technical equipment

    Not Provided:

    +Crag Packs

    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 and can accommodate up to 8 guests and 2 guide.

  • Please click here to review our domestic cancellation policy.

  • Yes! A large portion of our business is designed around custom programs. Please email, climb@smilemountainguides.com if you would like more information or visit our Custom Instruction page.