Boulder Canyon
The granite outcroppings that lie just outside of Boulder and scattered alongside Boulder Creek, offer an endless amount of climbing. Just minutes from downtown
Where We Guide
Climbing and Mountain Guiding in Boulder, Estes Park, Front Range, and Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado Mountain School guides in a wide variety of terrain throughout Colorado and the American West, as well as internationally. With offices in Boulder and Estes Park, the Front Range and Rocky Mountain National Park are our backyards and provide us with a lifetime of spectacular climbing and skiing. The links on this page offer a glimpse of just a few of the amazing areas that we have the privilege to guide in the United States. For climbing and skiing opportunities around the globe, please see our International Trips.
Cameron Pass
Hidden treasure. Diamond in the rough. Local’s secret. As an adventurer, you know that these phrases mean it’s got to be good. And with this
Clear Creek Canyon
Catering to advanced-intermediate and expert climbers, Clear Creek offers a variety of climbing routes, as well as rock. Within the canyon, you can find gneiss,
Eldorado Canyon State Park
Once deep in the canyon and high off the ground, it’s easy to see why climbers celebrate these multi-colored, angular sandstone walls. Since the early
Hallet Peak
Daunting in apperance, the shaded north face of Hallett Peak (12,713′) rises 1,000 vertical feet in a clean sweep. It dominates the gorge below and
Longs Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado’s Most Iconic 14er The trail starts at 9,405 feet. Before long, the trees disappear and the wind-scoured alpine zone starts to feel like another planet,
Lumpy Ridge
The scenic Lumpy Ridge escarpment offers classic granite crack and face climbing just minutes from Estes Park, with routes of all difficulties up to five-pitches
Moab
Moab, Utah Utah has a rich assortment of geological riches and home of the rock climbing mecca, Moab. Moab is situated at the base of
Notchtop
Rarely does one peak offer such incredible yet varied climbing as the 12,159-foot Notchtop Mountain. Its North Face and South Ridge routes provide exponentially different
Petit Grepon
Boasting some of the best alpine rock climbing in the United States, Rocky Mountain National Park is blessed with a lifetime worth of routes. Within
Red Rocks, Nevada
One of the reasons we love climbing in Red Rocks is because it has it all; it’s a climbers’ playground! This venue has everything from
Rocky Mountain National Park
The real deal. The ultimate vertical playground. These words are more than just superlatives – they accurately describe the heart of our world, Rocky Mountain
Table Mountain
A year-round favorite, North Table is a popular choice for single pitch sport routes. Easy access and good bolting makes this a great place to
The Diamond
The Diamond, Longs Peak There is no place comparable to the alpine rock routes on Longs Peak. With a million square feet of perfect, vertical
The Flatirons
The world-famous Flatirons rise dramatically from the west edge of Boulder, forming the iconic backdrop of this trendy climbers’ town. Protected as the center piece
Ypsilon Mountain
The remote Ypsilon Mountain appeals to those with a sense of adventure. Its massive southeast cirque rises 2,000 feet above the gorgeous Spectacle Lakes to
