Rocky Mountain National Park Climbing
Rocky Mountain National Park is a legendary place to visit. It offers up climbing in every flavor. There are countless snowy couloirs to climb and ski, historic ice and mixed routes, proud multi-pitch walls for the rock climber, and summit hikes galore. “The Park” truly has something for everyone.
Climb with our experienced and highly trained guides. We are here to help you; challenge yourself, achieve your goals and have fun doing it with well planned guidance.
1-day sample itinerary:
Day 0:
- Meet the day prior to climb and review gear/logistics
Day 1:
- Drive into RMNP and to trailhead
- Wake early and approach routes under headlamp. Goal is to reach technical sections shortly after dawn
- Climbing objective(s)
- Descend back to bivy
- Break camp and hike back to upper trailhead
Just some of the Alpine Rock:
Longs Peak, Keyhole Ridge, Cables
Longs Peak, The Diamond
Longs Peak, Kieners
Mount Meeker
Hallet Peak
Spearhead
Petit Grepon
Sharkstooth
Notchtop
Zowie
Just some of the Alpine Ice/mixed:
Alexanders Chimney
Notch Couloir
Dreamweaver
All Mixed Up
West Gully Area
2-day (high camp) sample itinerary:
Day 0:
- Meet the day prior to climb and review gear/logistics
Day 1:
- Meet in the morning to review gear/logistics
- Drive into RMNP and pick up bivy permit, then drive to trailhead
- Start approach to high camp and set up bivy
- Scout the approach for the next mornings headlamp approach
- Dinner, plan and bag down for the night
Day 2:
- Wake early and approach routes under headlamp. Goal is to reach technical sections shortly after dawn
- Climbing objective(s)
- Descend back to bivy
- Break camp and hike back to upper trailhead
Climber to Guide Ratio, Pricing:
Prices are per person, 1-day climbs.
Technical climbs (grade III or 9-12 hrs):
1:1 $650
2:1 $375
Technical climbs (grade IV or 14-16 hrs):
1:1 $695
2:1 $395
Longs Peak summit climbs/hikes (14-16 hrs):
1:1 $695
2:1 $395
For groups larger than 2:1, Call 719-368-9524 or contact us.
Climber to Guide Ratio, Pricing:
Prices are per person, 2-day climbs.
Technical climbs (grade III w/ bivy):
1:1 $1,150
2:1 $695
Technical climbs (grade IV w/ bivy):
1:1 $1,350
2:1 $795
Longs Peak summit climbs/hikes (w/ high camp bivy):
1:1 $1,350
2:1 $795
For groups larger than 2:1, Call 719-368-9524 or contact us.
Climber Expectations:
Previous climbing experience required. For big days in RMNP our preference is that we’ve climbed with you in the past. If you are new to us, we’ll expect a climbing resume for review.
Trip Includes:
Climbing with an AMGA Certified Alpine & Rock Guide. Overnight bivy permits. All group climbing and safety equipment. Personal climbing gear can be rented if required.
Not Included:
Transportation, personal climbing gear, clothing, food and travel/medical insurance.