Building climbing anchors is like painting a masterpiece. A splash of creativity here, a dash of technical skill there, and a bunch of...

This Eldo Classic Climb sure lives up to it's reputation! I recently had the privilege of guiding Nick up Ruper, and it didn't...

In my time climbing I have seen lots of different climbers hauling massive backpacks for a day of sport climbing. Frequently these people...

Some of the coolest days that I have had have one thing in common, they have rather large approaches which are always much easier on the...

Climbers who have bought their own gear know the struggle of trying to get the best gear out of your budget as possible. As this is a...

I have spent lots of time climbing frequently it was great, some of it less so, but much more memorable. Yet through lots of mistakes as...

As a employee of a guiding company, I will always encourage people to hire a guide due to the many benefits that we have discussed...

I spend lots of time answering questions so I made a post with some of the questions that I get asked on a daily basis. If you don't see...

Climbing can put you into some less than fashionable outfits and in some less than dignified positions but with some simple tricks can...

This blog is not sponsored by any manufacturer of the foot wear that am about to talk about. That said I am going to talk about the...

I live climbing outside but as some people know there are lots of different ways to do things. Because of this there will be more than...

While humans have been climbing up mountains for centuries. The modern sport climbing with ropes just for the fun of it is a relatively...

While I likely will never meet you (the reader) I hope that you find this story helpful and entertaining. My name is Connor, I am a...

It's so hard to choose a favorite spot to rock climb in Golden. Heck, we can't even choose just two! With a lifetime of awesome climbing...

Our shortlist of why rock climbing in Colorado is so cool! We absolutely love Colorado and the endless outdoor opportunities it has to...

I recently sat down with another owner of Golden Mountain Guides for his perspective on whether or not rock climbing is safe. For many,...

The ultimate packing list for any day out rock climbing Whether you are prepping for an ascent of the Diamond Face on Longs Peak, a...

Climbing Communication Made Easier Communication while climbing is a huge safety concern, and a lack of communication can cause serious...

Howdy All! This is Thomas checking in with you from Golden Mountain Guides. In this post I will explain what it takes to become an AMGA...

Everything you need to know to climb a Flatiron It's official: The Boulder Flatirons are an awesome place to climb. Look to the west...