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Rocky Mountain National Park

DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
PRICE INCLUDES
PRICE INCLUDES

Description

 

Rocky Mountain National Park is without doubt one of the greatest places to climb in Colorado! This high alpine playground has everything from airy ridge scrambles and classic mountaineering routes, to spectacular multi pitch climbing.

Climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park is a big endeavor and we can help make it happen. Most routes involve lots of hiking over rough terrain and strenuous days of moving at altitude. Many of these routes can be done in 1 day, however, we recommend 2 days for most of them.

Most routes are priced beginning at Extreme 1 and up.

Price Includes

 

  • A professionally trained and/or certified AMGA guide

  • All necessary climbing equipment including harnesses, helmets, climbing shoes, belay devices, ropes, and protection

  • Professional guiding and instruction throughout the entire day

Price Excludes

 

  • Transportation. You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from a designated meeting area

  • Gratuity

  • Personal items such as food, clothing, backpack, etc.

  • Entrance fees and parking fees (where necessary)

Highlights

 

  • Climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park is a once in a lifetime adventure

  • Classic routes such as Kiener's and the Petit Grepon

  • An incredible way to see the mountains

  • Some of the best climbing in Colorado

  • 1 or 2 days trips

A few of our favorite climbs in Rocky Mountain National Park:

Rock

  • Spiral Route (5.4, 6 pitches)

  • Blizten Ridge (5.4, 5 pitches)

  • NE Ridge of the Sharkstooth (5.6, 5 pitches)

  • Crescent Ridge (5.6, 4 pitches)

  • Culp-Bossier (5.8+, 8 pitches)

  • Petit Grepon (5.9, 8 pitches)

  • The Saber (5.10b, 8 pitches)

  • The Barb (5.10c, 9 pitches)

  • Lumpy Ridge (5.6 to 5.10)

Snow and Mixed

  • Kiener's Route (5.4, Easy snow)

  • Dreamweaver (5.4, M2)

  • Cables Route (5.5, M2)

  • Dragon's Tail Couloir (WI2, M1, Moderate snow)

  • Flying Dutchman (5.4, WI3)

Prices

Intermediate Day
Intermediate Day
Extreme 3
Extreme 2
Extreme 1
Extreme 1
Extreme 2
Extreme 3
Full Day
Half Day
Half Day
Full Day

1 Person = $250*

2 People = $200*

3 People = $180*

4 People = $160*

5 People = $140*

6 People = $125*

7+ People = Please call for large group rates

*Price is per person

  • Up to 4 hours in length

  • Custom tailored guided climbing and instruction

  • Perfect for: learning and practicing new climbing skills or individuals and groups looking for single pitch climbing

  • Offered at both 8am and 1pm (we highly recommend the 8am time slot to avoid afternoon weather

1 Person = $380*

2 People = $280*

3 People = $260*

4 People = $240*

5 People = $220*

6 People = $220*

7+ People = Please call for large group rates

*Price is per person

  • Up to 8 hours in length

  • Custom tailored guided climbing and instruction

  • Perfect for: multi-pitch climbing or large groups looking to maximize their time climbing

  • Necessary for areas with long approaches

  • Typical start time is 8am

1 Person = $335*

2 People = $260*

3 People = $240*

4+ People = $200*

*Price is per person

  • Up to 6 hours in length

  • Custom tailored guided climbing and instruction

  • Perfect for an introduction to multi-pitch climbing or smaller routes

  • Typical start time is 8am; however, an earlier start may be required to beat weather and crowds

1 Person = $550*

2 People = $450*

3+ People = $350*

*Price is per person

  • 8-12 hours in length

  • Typical start time is before sunrise

  • Great for many of the classic alpine routes

1 Person = $750*

2 People = $600*

*Price is per person

  • 12+ hours in length

  • Pre-sunrise starts required

  • Large alpine routes such as Long's Peak

1 Person = $480*

2 People = $380*

3+ People = $300*

*Price is per person

  • 8-10 hours in length

  • Predawn start times are normally required

  • Perfect for longer moderate routes with large approaches

This is a program organized by Golden Mountain Guides and ran exclusively by Kent Mountain Adventure Center. Kent Mountain Adventure Center is located in Estes Park, CO and is an authorized Rocky Mountain National Park permit holder.

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