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Beginner Rock Climbing: How to Get Started
Beginner rock climbing can be filled with fun and adventure… and challenge your fitness level! It’s such a rewarding endeavor to progress through the sport
August 16, 2022
Rock Climbing
Mountaineering
Safety Tips for Your Summer Backcountry Trips
Summer Backcountry Trips: Safety Tips for Your Next Adventure As many people begin planning their summer backcountry trips, it’s important to remember all those skills
May 27, 2022
Rock Climbing
New to Outdoor Sport Climbing? Get Started at These 5 Denver-Area Crags
Since Colorado Mountain School was founded in 1981, we’ve witnessed an explosion of climbing gyms across the country. These massive, ever-changing indoor facilities not only
June 5, 2020
Rock Climbing
Reports from the Field: Spearhead
North Ridge of Spearhead, RMNP Trip Report Colorado Mountain School guide Mike Soucy climbed Spearhead with clients in Rocky Mountain National Park on July 18th,
July 20, 2019
Rock Climbing
Reports from the Field: The Petit Grepon
South Face of Petit Grepon, RMNP Trip Report Colorado Mountain School guides Bob Chase and Clint Locks climbed the Petit Grepon with clients in Rocky
July 19, 2019
Rock Climbing
La Sportiva Genius Shoe Review
La Sportiva Genius Shoe Review Check out the La Sportiva Genius Shoe online here!
October 13, 2017
Rock Climbing
Classic Alpine Rock: The Cathedral Spires
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
May 14, 2015
Rock Climbing
Hidden Gems in Rocky Mountain National Park
I’m often asked: what’s your favorite route in Rocky Mountain National Park? In all honesty I can usually say, “Whatever route I’m climbing today!” If
May 8, 2015
Rock Climbing
The Art of Bailing
Many an alpine climber has asked themselves the question, “To bail or not to bail?” There are many times when it’s appropriate to take a
August 13, 2014
Ice Climbing
Single, Half or Twin Ropes, What Does it All Mean?
Single Rope Let’s start with the simplest and probably the most common system, single rope. As the name suggests, you climb with a single rope
August 6, 2014
Rock Climbing
Alpine Climbing: The Quick and the Bailing
Two weekends ago, my friend Whitney and I set out on our first Alpine climbing adventure. Our journey to the summit of Spearhead was nothing
August 5, 2014
Rock Climbing
CMS Guide Mike Soucy’s Favorite Climb
Culp-Bossier, III 5.8+, Hallett Peak, RMNP Hallett Peak rises abruptly above Emerald Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. For decades, a large percentage of the
July 29, 2014
Rock Climbing
Gym Climbing to Real Rock, or, Why You Need to Go Outside Now
The transition from the padded, temperate, climbing gym to the great outdoors can be a difficult process. I should know; it took me three years
July 3, 2014
Rock Climbing
A HERA Story
The mission of the HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation is to stop the loss of women from ovarian cancer by promoting Health, Empowerment, Research, and Awareness.
June 9, 2014
Guiding Life
Meet A CMS Client
Your Name? Hi, my name is Becky Browning and I have a climbing addiction. Where do you live? Estes Park, CO (moved here from Texas
November 13, 2013
Rock Climbing
Climbing the Cathedral Spires – Cynical Pinnacle
Cynical Pinnacle, The Center Route For the guides at CMS, the last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind. Our “office” has been out of
September 25, 2013
Rock Climbing
Tech Tip: How to Tie a Munter Mule
Here is a quick video from IFMGA/AMGA Certified Guide, Eric Whewell, on tying the munter mule – an important skill to have for rock rescue.
September 6, 2013
Rock Climbing
Climbing at Eldorado Canyon State Park, Colorado
Eldorado Canyon State Park, or Eldo as most climbers call it, is one of the historic centers of American rock climbing and attracts climbers from
August 8, 2013
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