Three Anchors Every Climber Should Know
Building climbing anchors is like painting a masterpiece. A splash of creativity here, a dash of technical skill there, and a bunch of...
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Golden Mountain Guides
- Sep 2, 2021
- 5 min
Climbing Ruper in Eldorado Canyon: A Trip Report
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...
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Connor Logan
- Aug 27, 2021
- 4 min
Gear that Climbers ditch first
In my time climbing I have seen lots of different climbers hauling massive backpacks for a day of sport climbing. Frequently these people...
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Connor Logan
- Aug 19, 2021
- 3 min
The Degrees Of Fun
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...
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Connor Logan
- Aug 13, 2021
- 5 min
Climbing 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...
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Connor Logan
- Aug 6, 2021
- 4 min
Tips 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...
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Golden Mountain Guides
- Jul 28, 2021
- 5 min
A Mountain to Climb | My Favorite Guided Trips
If you are looking for an out of this world rock climbing adventure in Colorado, here are a few of my favorite Colorado Climbing Trips.
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Golden Mountain Guides
- Jul 23, 2021
- 4 min
FAQ: What to know before your climbing trip!
You've got questions, we've got answers
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Connor Logan
- Jul 7, 2021
- 5 min
How To Look Like A Pro At The Crag, And In The Mountains.
Climbing can put you into some less than fashionable outfits and in some less than dignified positions but with some simple tricks can...
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Connor Logan
- Jul 2, 2021
- 4 min
the Shoe talk.
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...
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Connor Logan
- Jun 23, 2021
- 6 min
Top 10 Climbing Tips And Tricks
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...
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Connor Logan
- Jun 9, 2021
- 4 min
How did we get here?
While humans have been climbing up mountains for centuries. The modern sport climbing with ropes just for the fun of it is a relatively...
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Connor Logan
- Jun 4, 2021
- 3 min
The Guiding Mindset.
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...
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Golden Mountain Guides
- May 7, 2021
- 5 min
Rock Climbing in Golden: Our Favorite Spots
Golden, Colorado is one of the premier rock climbing destinations near Denver and the Front Range. With over six huge climbing areas...
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Golden Mountain Guides
- Apr 29, 2021
- 2 min
5 Reasons We Love Colorado Rock Climbing
Our shortlist of why rock climbing in Colorado is so cool! We absolutely love Colorado and the endless outdoor opportunities it has to...
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Golden Mountain Guides
- Apr 9, 2021
- 5 min
Is Rock Climbing Safe? An Interview with AMGA Certified Rock Guide Ben Coryell
I recently sat down with another owner of Golden Mountain Guides for his perspective on whether or not rock climbing is safe. For many,...
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Golden Mountain Guides
- Mar 19, 2021
- 8 min
Rock Climbing Essentials: A to Z
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...
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Golden Mountain Guides
- Mar 13, 2021
- 4 min
Review: The Rocky Talkie
Climbing Communication Made Easier Communication while climbing is a huge safety concern, and a lack of communication can cause serious...
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Golden Mountain Guides
- Mar 5, 2021
- 7 min
So you want to become a climbing guide? We bet you can't guess what it takes!
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...
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Golden Mountain Guides
- Feb 26, 2021
- 5 min
Climbing a Boulder Flatiron? Here's What You Need to Know
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...
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