Private Alpine Climbing Instruction

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What do you want to climb? What skills do you need to improve upon? We will customize any of the courses that we offer or build a program designed specifically to address your goals while meeting your scheduling needs. Speak with our guides and we will help you design a custom program that will address your technical needs and expectations while building your confidence and leaving you with a sense of accomplishment.

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1-Day Private Pricing

1 climber, 1 guide -$549

2 climbers, 1 guide -$329

3 climbers, 1 guide -$249

4 climbers, 1 guide -$229

8 hour private (1-day)
Prices are per person
4 climbers, 1 guide -max. ratio

2-Day Private Pricing

1 climber, 1 guide -$1098

2 climbers, 1 guide -$649

3 climbers, 1 guide -$489

4 climbers, 1 guide -$449

16 hour private (2-day)
Prices are per person
4 climbers, 1 guide -max. ratio

*Pikes Peak Highway tollgate fee of $18/person/day not included when the highway is used to access alpine terrain.

Call 719-368-9524 or contact us to book this course for one or more climbers.

Want a custom trip? Call Us.
(719) 368-9524

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Risk management in alpine terrain
Various belay techniques and terrain assessment for faster and more secure movement in the mountains
Transitions for alpine climbing
Climbing technical routes in teams of three
Movement skills on snow and steep snow (can include a climb of the Y-Couloir or other Pikes Peak classics)
Movement skills on alpine rock
Short rope and short pitching introduction
Advanced ice axe and crampon use
Route selection and group travel techniques
Snow anchors for protection, belay, and rescue
Rappelling considerations
Route selection
Rigging for glacier travel
Belay techniques and fixed lines
Advanced crevasse rescue, c-pulley systems, and 6:1 drop loop haul systems
Knot craft
Belaying techniques for rock and snow
Anchors for rock and alpine terrain
Alpine rock climbing skills
Rope management
Snow climbing
Self arrest
Snow anchors, pickets, ice axe T-trench, bollards, etc.
Glacier travel (roping up and pre-rigging)
Short rope and short pitch techniques

Pikes Peak (11,500′ – 14,115′)

Rocky Mountain National Park

Crestones

Also see our North Cascades page.

AMGA Certified Alpine & Rock Guide or Instructor
Group gear and permits

This program is customized for beginning to advanced climbers.

Group climbing gear (ropes and rack with rock, snow, and ice protection).
Climbers should bring their own personal climbing gear.

Lodging in Colorado Springs between field days
Transportation and Pikes Peak Highway tollgate fees when used to access alpine terrain ($18/person/day)

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