Golden Mountain GuidesMay 27 minCastleton Tower: North Chimney Trip ReportThe North Chimney of Castleton Tower is a classic and iconic desert route not to be missed. Stellar climbing and incredible exposure...
Golden Mountain GuidesApr 267 minThe Munter Hitch: The Most Valuable Knot a Climber Can KnowThe munter hitch is quite versatile and has many uses including belaying and self rescue load transfers. It's a must know for all climbers!
Golden Mountain GuidesApr 156 minFoundational SPI Skills: What you need to knowYou've been climbing all season, practicing knots under your desk at work, reading the textbook, and are finally ready to take your SPI...
Golden Mountain GuidesApr 86 minWhat’s in our Pack: A day at the cragWhat makes it into your backpack for a day in the mountains can make or break a great day of climbing. We've all done it; gotten the...
Golden Mountain GuidesApr 15 minOur Top 5 Climbing Areas Near DenverLooking for the beta on Our Top 5 Climbing Areas Near Denver? Check out these awesome crags less than an hour from Denver.
Golden Mountain GuidesMar 254 minThe Best Denver Mountain GuidesLooking for the best Mountain Guides in Denver? Golden Moutain Guides AMGA certified guides provide world-class instruction and mentorship.
Golden Mountain GuidesMar 105 minIce Climbing in Denver? It's closer than you might think!If you've come to Denver and want to check out local ice climbing, look no further! Front Range Ice climbing is closer than you think.
Golden Mountain GuidesFeb 184 minWhat's In Our Pack: Ice Climbing Gear (continued)What gear should you bring and what should you leave behind for a day out ice climbing? We'll show you what's in our pack!
Golden Mountain GuidesFeb 107 minThe Complete Guide to Packing for an Ice Climbing TripPacking for an ice climbing trip can be daunting. What are the important things to bring? We've got you covered with this complete guide!
Golden Mountain GuidesDec 17, 20215 min10 Reasons You Should Hire a GuideToday I want to share some personal insight with you on why you should want to hire a guide and by the end of this post, I hope you'll see..
Golden Mountain GuidesDec 10, 20215 minStart Climbing - Basic Gear ListYou've gone to the climbing gym with some friends and loved it. You're hooked and can't get enough. Where do you start? Buying rock...
Golden Mountain GuidesDec 3, 20215 minFive Tips To Help You Pass An AMGA SPI ExamYou've got your heart set on taking the AMGA SPI Exam. You're climbing more than you've ever climbed before. You've practiced your...
Golden Mountain GuidesNov 26, 20213 minA Climber's Holiday Gift GuideIt's that time of year! Here's the ultimate list of the 10 best gift ideas for the climbers in your life (or to give you ideas to tell...
Golden Mountain GuidesSep 10, 20214 minThree Anchors Every Climber Should KnowBuilding climbing anchors is like painting a masterpiece. A splash of creativity here, a dash of technical skill there, and a bunch of...
Golden Mountain GuidesSep 2, 20215 minClimbing Ruper in Eldorado Canyon: A Trip ReportThis Eldo Classic Climb sure lives up to it's reputation! I recently had the privilege of guiding Nick up Ruper, and it didn't...
Connor LoganAug 27, 20214 minGear that Climbers ditch firstIn my time climbing I have seen lots of different climbers hauling massive backpacks for a day of sport climbing. Frequently these people...
Connor LoganAug 19, 20213 minThe Degrees Of FunSome 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...
Connor LoganAug 13, 20215 minClimbing gear that is actually worth spending money on... and the gear that is not.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...
Connor LoganAug 6, 20214 minTips for improving your day at the crag.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...
Golden Mountain GuidesJul 28, 20215 minA Mountain to Climb | My Favorite Guided TripsIf you are looking for an out of this world rock climbing adventure in Colorado, here are a few of my favorite Colorado Climbing Trips.