Top Colorado Climbing Tours

Get a foothold on one of Colorado's most popular outdoor sports with an introductory rock climbing experience in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. An expert guide shows you the ropes, from selecting the right gear to safety practices and basic climbing and descending techniques. After clipping into a harness, put your new skills into practice and gain confidence on real outdoor rock terrain.

Get up close and personal with Buena Vista, Colorado’s dramatic granite rock formations and Rocky Mountain scenery—and enjoy an active way to explore—on this small-group rock climbing experience. Pick from multiple convenient tour times, meet your guide at the start point, and receive an introduction to the “via ferrata” style of climbing. Then, with one-on-one instruction, follow the trail, scale cliff faces, travel via iron rungs and bridges, and more.

Experience the thrill of rock climbing on this assisted Via Ferrata excursion. With safety cables and harnesses to keep you safe, and ladders, bridges, and metal rungs to help you navigate the steep cliff sides, this tour is suitable even for first-time rock climbers. Tackle a fun but challenging route, climbing high above Chicago Creek; take in the magnificent views over Idaho Springs below; then enjoy an exhilarating descent via ziplines and rappels.

Enjoy an active way to explore Colorado's wealth of Rocky Mountain scenery, and learn the basics of rappelling, on this half-day hiking excursion. In the morning, make your own way to the departure point in Golden, and hike to the top of North Table Mountain for impeccable views. Then, with first-hand instruction and safety gear, you'll go rappelling down several cliff faces, ranging from 30 feet (9 meters) to 100 feet (31 meters) in height.

Colorado's Front Range is home to unique rock formations that make for great climbing conditions, whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced climber. On this exciting, adrenaline-filled adventure, head to the outskirts of Denver (transportation not included) for 5 hours of rock climbing in an inspiring natural setting. Just show up ready for a good time, since all climbing equipment is provided, including ropes, harnesses and shoes, and snacks and water.

See the Garden of the Gods from a different perspective during a private 4-hour rock climbing experience in Colorado Springs, ideal for travelers with an appetite for adventure. Catered to beginner and intermediate rock climbers, this high-octane short course lets you learn basic rock climbing techniques, including how to tie knots and descend gently, and reveals panoramic views of the spectacular Garden of the Gods. All equipment is included. 

Just minutes from downtown Boulder is a world class climbing area where this experience offers outdoor climbing with a climbing guide. Whether you are new to climbing or looking for a refresher, our team of guides is ready to put you at ease, keep you safe, have fun, and take in the view. Every climbing challenge allows you to stretch yourself, gain confidence, and make new memories.

Gain a foothold at Colorado’s epic climbing sites with a private rock climbing tour from Denver. Whether it’s a sport you’ve always wanted to try or you’re an experienced climber and want to improve a specific skill, a private guide tailors an itinerary that’s just right for your level and interests. All gear is provided, so you can safely start reaching your climbing goals, without any of the hassle.

Climbing can be done solo, but if you’re not an expert, it’s always safer and more fun to go with a guide and group. This Telluride Via Ferrata Route Climbing Experience makes the challenging climb easier by providing all your equipment and a ride to the top of Bridal Veil Road near the waterfall. Enjoy the route and the beautiful views of Telluride and the San Juan Mountains.

Whether you're completely new to rock climbing or have only climbed in a gym, this introduction course will get you out on the crags safely, under the guidance of a professional. All necessary gear will be provided and as this is a private experience, your instructor/guide will choose routes and terrains that are best suited to your level of skill and comfort.

Whether you are a beginner climber, or expert looking to push your grade, we will customize a climbing tour around you and your goals. We are dedicated to excellence in climbing instruction, an unwavering commitment to explore the best mountain scenery, and a belief that all our guests should walk away with a smile. With rock instruction taught by certified guides, you can rest easy knowing you're climbing with the best. We are the local mountain experts!

Half the fun of rock-climbing is zooming down the slopes, aka rappelling. For beginning climbers and rappellers, this clinic grants you a half-day workshop with the pros, tackling the face of the Rocky Mountains. As you get comfortable with the team and your gear, you’ll advance to more difficult routes over the course of the day, leaving with an intimate, hands-on knowledge of these beloved mountains.

Stop by Horsetooth Reservoir and book a rock climbing trip with us when you are visiting Northern Colorado. Experience the excitement of rappelling down the mountain and climbing up to the summit in a safe guided environment. Enjoy the scenic Horsetooth Reservoir and Open Space behind you. Immerse yourself in the great outdoors and create unforgettable memories with friends and families.

Rock climbing is much more than the cliffhanger stereotype of doing pull-ups with your fingertips. Climbing is an artistic dance and a demonstration of musculature. Finesse meets power with the hopes of reaching the top. From beginners touching rock for the first time to advanced climbers seeking expert instruction, experience rock climbing in the Colorado mountains. We offer guided sessions for all ability levels. Individuals, couples, groups, and families with children. All are welcome for a private adventure close to our office in Silverthorne. We provide all climbing-specific gear, including helmets, harnesses, and shoes. Join Colorado Adventure Guides this summer or fall to take your rock climbing skills to the next level or simply try top-roping for the first time. Providing a safe, educational, and fun day on the rocks is our mission. Our professionally certified guides are experienced with the local climbing zones and can choose the best wall for a given group.

Like skiing untracked powder, ice climbing is both an artistic dance and a demonstration of musculature. Finesse meets power with the hopes of reaching the top. From beginners climbing ice for the first time to advanced climbers seeking expert instruction, experience a day of ice climbing in the mountains of Summit County, Colorado, near Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco, Silverthorne, and Vail. We offer half-day, single- and multi-pitch guided sessions for all ability levels. Individuals, couples, groups, families, and children are all welcome to hire a guide for a private adventure close to our office in Silverthorne. No gear? No problem! Rent what you need for your own excursion. Guided lessons include specialty gear, and we often have other gear for rent that you may not have brought with you. Get it at our Back Country Demo Center in Silverthorne.

Experience ice climbing on our private ice wall in Eleven Mile Canyon! Whether learning to ice climb or an avid ice climber, we have 10 unique routes with varying difficulty for everyone. Learn to Ice climb on a private ice wall. No waiting for routes. Warm up in our warming cabin. Beginner to advanced climbing routes.

This guided activity is guaranteed to have only women on it. We offer women a space of our own to connect with the wilderness, reduce stress & anxiety, make friends, and have fun. We'll be in the wilderness of Rocky Mountain National Park where there are no roads, cabins, or cell service. You'll have the opportunity to truly disconnect from urban life and reconnect with nature. Your guide is certified as a Wilderness First Responder, so you'll be in good hands.