The sandstone cliffs around Ouray, CO offer terrific rock climbing opportunities in a beautiful mountain setting that is only minutes from the car. This area is great for beginners and family groups due to the easy access and abundance of moderate climbs.
We Specialize in Rock Climbing Programs for Families and Beginners
Rock climbing is an exciting sport that is enjoyable for all ages and physical ability levels. Our AMGA certified guides and instructors will teach you the basic fundamentals of rock climbing in a way that is fun for the whole family.
Climb with an AMGA Certified Instructor/Guide
We are the only guide service in the region to employ an entire staff of climbing guides and instructors who are certified by the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA). Our guides are patient teachers and leaders with industry leading credentials. They are highly skilled at creating rewarding and memorable rock climbing experiences while being sensitive to each individual’s ability level and desires.
All Equipment is Provided Free of Charge
We provide all the equipment you will need to try rock climbing. Just arrive with comfortable clothing, some snacks and water, sunscreen, and sunglasses and we’ll take care of the rest so you can focus on having a good time with your family! Many of our guides have families too so we know the value of a well-planned experience that is fun and easy to arrange.
Follow-up programs:
If you would like to try multi-pitch climbing or just spend another day on the rock, consider the following possibilities as a follow-up to your day in Ouray:
Unaweep Canyon - This fine area hosts numerous single and multi-pitch routes that are tucked in a beautiful, quiet canyon. It is a good place to experience a multi-pitch climb for the first time or have another day of single pitch cragging.
Black Canyon National Park - The Black Canyon is incredibly deep and shear, with plunging cliffs, soaring buttresses, and a thundering river below. All the rock climbs are multi-pitch routes, beginning at 5.8 or 5.9 difficulty. These routes are true adventure climbs in a dramatic setting and are best suited for intermediate or advanced climbers.
Moab, UT - The red sandstone walls, boulders, and towers of this area are world renowned for outstanding crack climbing in a stunning desert setting. There are climbs of all styles and at all ability levels. You could spend a day doing single pitch routes at a roadside crag or you could tackle one of the famous desert towers such as Looking Glass Rock (5.7), Castleton Tower (5.9+), or Ancient Art (5.9). The weather is often warmer in Moab so it is a favorite destination in the spring and fall months when Ouray can be cool.
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