Open Climbing

Season:

Open Climbing was created to fill the space between gym climbing and paying for a day of guided climbing on your own.

Individuals can sign up for an open climbing day and join an expert climber and AMGA Certified Rock Guide for a fun, casual day of climbing. We'll be there to manage safety, set up ropes, and give any lessons wanted by the group.

Quick Info

Spring, Summer, and Fall

Skill Level:

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Length:

8 hours

Group Size:

1 to 6 people

Overview

Want to climb outside, but you: don't have a rope and quickdraws, don't know how to build anchors, don't have a trusted belay partner, aren't sure where to go, are worried about your safety, or something else preventing you?

This is the place to be. Ease your mind, make friends, and pick up some skills from an expert along the way. This course doesn't have a set agenda besides having fun climbing. We'll set up top ropes, provide quick draws and anchor material if needed, and help you build climbing skills.

Details

Required Climbing Equipment:

Helmet
Shoes
Harness

**All helmets and harnesses must be UIAA certified for climbing use.

Additional Recommended Climbing Equipment (bring it if you have it):

Rope
Assisted breaking belay device (ie. Grigri)
Quickdraws
Stick Clip

Other Gear:

Appropriate footwear for hiking on rocky, uneven ground.
Athletic clothing that doesn't restrict your movement.
Layers for insulation, it can get cold any time of year in the mountains.
Rain jacket/pants. While we hope for nice weather, we can often still climb when it's a bit rainy so it's nice to stay dry when walking around.
Lunch & Snacks - your body needs food to keep moving.
2+ Liters of water, at least 3 for a hot day.
Sunscreen (we recommend SPF 50 or higher).
Personal care items such as medications, skin care, etc.
Backpack (25-35L) to fit all your gear inside.