Swift and efficient transitions between two partners at the belay stations is the trademark of a well rounded multi-pitch climber. In Colorado, where the weather
In Rocky Mountain National Park, a beautiful spire of rock overlooks Sky Pond in Loch Vale and stands at 12,001 ft high – the Petit
CMS Senior level Guide, Joey Thompson, was just out climbing in Eldorado Canyon State Park. Being that he is an AMGA certified Rock Guide, he
One Guide’s top three Alpine Rock Climbs in Rocky Mountain National Park – by Brent Butler We are finally in full summer conditions here in
These two simple hitches are extremely useful in a multitude of climbing scenarios. IFMGA Mountain Guide/Senior Guide, Andrew Councell, shows the subtle but crucial difference
La Sportiva TC Pro Review – by Steve Levin Long trad climbs are the real deal. Hundreds of feet off the deck, up among the soaring
CMS Guide Steve Levin describes the special partnership between Colorado Mountain School and First Descents, and how it has reminded him about the gift of
Winter is making it’s way! Here are a few shots from the past week that CMS Guides Mike Lewis and Joey Thompson took from the field. All
Recently I had the pleasure to climb and ski with Jake Lauer form Durango. Jake is an aspirant in the mountain guiding realm working hard
Thursday was… a day of cold, wind, clouds, sun, adventure, challenge, and fun! Eldorado Canyon State Park is simply a maze of quality challenging climbs
The Scenic Cruise (Grade IV, 5.10+) The Black Canyon is home to some of the longest and best rock climbs in the state of Colorado. It
As the summer time rolls out and the winter time rolls in I begin to reflect on the all the great climbs I did over
At the end of September I, and some of my fellow CMS guides, finished our second season of running climbing camps for a non-profit organization
With everyone in the office heading out on extended climbing trips and all the guides in the field on AMGA courses and exams, I was
Located approximately 12 miles up Boulder Canyon, Castle Rock is a wonderful place to climb granite. There are a wide range of routes available. Anything
Rocktober is just around the corner! Where are you going to get your send on? Red Rocks! Vegas, baby! Could you think of a better
The Colorado Mountain School (CMS) has been very lucky to partner with an amazing organization called First Descents (FD). FD is a wonderful program that
Clear blue skies, warm temps, and calm winds: a rare forecast for Rocky Mountain National Park, but that’s what Kiley and I found on a
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