Alpine Rock Climbing

The peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park for the crown Jewel of Colorado climbing. Iconic features and faces such as The Diamond, The Petit Grepon, The Spearhead and others tower over Rocky's glittering alpine lakes. Their startling heights beckon would-be adventurers come and test their mettle. Rocky Mountain National park hosts hundreds of routes from casual alpine rambles to steep and intimidating technical faces. All it's routes deserve due regard but not all are difficult. Whether you are looking to climb one of the historic classics or are dipping your toes into the world of technical alpine climbing for the first time we would love to show you the best the Park has to offer.

 

Online bookings for Alpine Climbing are welcome but are accepted on a provisional basis. We will review scheduling and client's experience before fully confirming the booking. We encourage you to call or email in advance to confirm details before booking.

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Single Day Alpine Climbing: Single Day Alpine Climbing covers routes that can be completed in a single long climbing day with an early or "alpine" start. This includes most classic routes in the park.

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Overnight Alpine Climbing: Overnight Alpine Climbing covers very long or difficult routes that require camping or "bivying" at the base of the route and often see us climbing opening pitches before the sun rises. The experience of bivying is a memorable adventure and also a useful skill for those planning on further committing climbs in the future. Most "single day" routes can be made into an overnight if desired.

 

Time: Single Day Alpine Climb start times

vary between 2 am and 4 am generally.

Overnight Alpine Climbs generally start

between 2 PM and 4 PM in the afternoon

the day before the climb.

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Available Locations:

• Rocky Mountain National Park 

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Provided Gear:

• ​Ropes, anchoring materials, etc.

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Pricing (Per Person)

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Single DAy Alpine Climb:

1 Person: $595

2 People: $415

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Overnight Alpine Climb:

1 Person: $950

2 People: $650

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Popular Routes:

The S. Face, Petit Grepon, 5.8 - 8 pitches

Casual Route, The Diamond, 5.10a - 10 pitches

The Barb, Spearhead, 5.10 - 9 pitches

Culp-Bossier, Hallet Peak, 5.8 - 8 pitches

NE Ridge, Sharkstooth, 5.6 - 5 Pitches

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FAQ:

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Do I need previous rock climbing experience?

For Alpine climbing adventures at least some

prior experience is required. We have some

really easy and accessible routes but if you

are not used to spending time in a harness

and hanging from a rope, even these may feel

like too much a challenge. We don't want to

underestimate the "exposure fatigue" that can

develop from being in a challenging new

environment!

 

Is there a minimum age requirement to climb?

You must be at least 14 years old to Alpine

climb.

 

Can I bring my own equipment?

Sure! We will just need to inspect it to make

sure it is in good condition.

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What happens if the weather forecast is poor?

We can climb through a lot but if we

determine the forecast is a safety issue we

will reschedule your climb or find a suitable

alternative objective for your day. We cannot

offer refunds for poor weather cancellations.