What:
Rock Climbing Progression
Duration:
3 Half Day Trips
Includes:
Guide, Technical Equipment
Where:
Denver Metro Area: Golden and Boulder, Colorado
When:
March 1st – November 1st
Difficulty:
Intermediate and Advanced Climbers
Add Ons:
Camping Package ($69/p/n), Rental Climbing Shoes ($10), Rental Packs ($15)
Price:
Private $249, Scheduled Groups $49 – $99 per trip
Sign up to learn to top rope, sport climb, or trad climb on your own. In these three separate half day sessions you will learn the skills to climb in the Denver Metro area . Each course is offered in a 3 trip progression and in a different locations.
Top Rope Climbing Level 1
Group Size: 4-6, Minimum to Run: 4
Skills: Introduce Equipment, Knots, Line Travel, Natural Anchors, Industrial Top Rope Set Up, Practice Climbing Technique
Top Rope Climbing Level 2
Group Size: 4-6, Minimum to Run: 4
Skills: Review Knots, Natural Anchors, Introduction to Traditional Protection, Line Travel, Industrial Top Rope Set Up Practice, Introduction to Protecting the Rappel, Practice Climbing Technique
Top Rope Climbing Level 3
Group Size: 4-6, Minimum to Run: 4
Skills: Mastery of Knots, Natural & Traditional Anchors, Line Travel, Protecting the Rappel, Industrial Top Rope Set Up Mastery , Practice Climbing Technique
3 trip progression: $149
Sport Climbing Level 1
Group Size: 3-4, Minimum to Run: 3
Skills: Introduction to Conceptual Frameworks, equipment, rope stacking, anchor building, anchor cleaning, mock lead climbing
Sport Climbing Level 2
Group Size: 3-4, Minimum to Run: 3
Skills: Review and Practice Conceptual Frameworks, rope stacking, anchor building, anchor cleaning, mock lead climbing
Sport Climbing Level 3
Group Size: 3-4, Minimum to Run: 3
Skills: Mastery of Conceptual Frameworks, rope stacking, anchor building, anchor cleaning, lead climbing
3 trip progression: $239
Trad Climbing Level 1
Group Size: 3-4, Minimum to Run: 3
Skills: Introduction to Conceptual Frameworks, equipment, traditional anchor building, passive protection (stoppers) placement, active protection (cams) placement
Trad Climbing Level 2
Group Size: 3-4, Minimum to Run: 3
Skills: Review Conceptual Frameworks, equipment, traditional anchor building, passive protection (stoppers) placement, active protection (cams) placement, introduction to mock leading, and placement assessment
Trad Climbing Level 3
Group Size: 2-3, Minimum to Run: 2
Skills: Review Conceptual Frameworks, equipment, traditional anchor building, passive protection (stoppers) placement, active protection (cams) placement, introduction to mock or live leading, and placement assessment
3 trip progression: $299
This trip is designed for people with high endurance and drive to push the limits. If you have no experience rock climbing and mountaineering that is fine, we will teach you.
The ability to run 5 to 10 miles is highly encouraged. You need not be a runner but having similiar strength and endurance capabilities makes this trip great.
Wear layers so that you can shed them if you are hot and bundle up if you are cold. Bringing rain gear, a medium sized (40+ liter) backpack, and any required medications is necessary. Light hiking shoes are great for the climbing day but tennis shoes will suffice. Climbing shoes are a must. If you don’t have any we rent them for $10. On the Long’s Peak you must wear hiking shoes or boots with ankle support. Additionally carry layers for 15 degree weather and if staying the night prepare for 0 degree temperatures (Fahrenheit.) You will also need a headlamp but a handheld flash light will work.
Gratuity: The outdoor industry depends on gratuity to ensure quality in the field. Your guide goes to incredible lengths to keep you safe and happy. A tip of twenty to thirty dollars per person per day is recommended for excellent service on this trip.
Cancellation Policy: There is a 50% refund available for trips canceled more than 2 weeks in advanced. All trips are non-refundable within 2 weeks of the trip date. In the case of inclement weather prior to the trip start you will be credited the amount paid for future use with Apex Ex valid for up to 1 year from the scheduled trip date.
Responsibility: In the case that a member of the party becomes sick or injured it is the responsibility of the group to abandon the summit attempt and assist in rescue. Additionally, if for any reason the guide determines the group is in unreasonable danger, it is the responsibility of the climbing members to stay with the guide. These situations are part of mountaineering and are non-refundable.
Ready to take it to the next level?
This trip is on the fast track towards rock climbing formidable peaks throughout the world. Your progression towards greater heights with Apex Ex may look like this:
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We build each trip around your goals, skill level and endurance. After you book, your guide will call to better understand your group, answer questions and help you prepare for the trip.
To sign up you can also give us a call at 303-731-6160 from 8am to 10pm
The best climber in the world is the one who is having the most fun.
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