Climb to new heights in Eldorado Canyon State Park with our professional guide service, offering unforgettable multi-pitch rock routes for all skill levels.
Season
Spring through Fall
Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
Duration
6-8 hours
Group Size
1-2 participants
Multi-pitch climbing involves ascending several pitches of rock before reaching the summit, which can take several hours or even a full day. As you progress up the route, the exposure and views become more impressive, creating a unique sense of accomplishment and awe.
Eldorado Canyon multi-pitch rock climbs offer a range of challenges, from technical face climbing to steep crack climbs that require specialized techniques. Whether you're a seasoned climber or new to the sport, we can help you navigate the challenges and achieve your goals in a safe and enjoyable way.
Overall, climbing a multi-pitch rock climb in Eldorado Canyon State Park is an experience that is not to be missed. With its stunning sandstone cliffs, varied terrain, and challenging routes, the park offers some of the best multi-pitch climbing in the country. So come challenge yourself, push your limits, and experience the thrill of reaching new heights.
Max Lurie - Alpine to the Max
With a degree in environmental science and a focus on glaciology, Max’s deep understanding of mountain environments is only matched by his passion for them. He began his career in 2012 in New Hampshire, where he became an EMT and started guiding. Moving west, he earned his American Mountain Guides Association certifications in both rock and alpine disciplines. In 2020, he founded Alpine to the Max, an AMGA-accredited guide service that now operates throughout Colorado. He also teaches professional avalanche education for Silverton Avalanche School. When not teaching or guiding, you can find him mountain biking in the desert southwest with his fiancée.
The multi-pitch rock climbing outing in Eldorado Canyon State Park, CO, promises an unforgettable adventure prioritizing safety and personalized instruction. Led by AMGA certified Rock Guides, the experience equips participants with vital skills like harnessing, belaying, and gear usage, ensuring a strong foundation for future climbs. Eldorado Canyon's striking landscape serves as the backdrop for multi-pitch climbs, where participants learn route selection, rope systems, and terrain navigation.
What sets this outing apart is our peer reviewed expertise. While specific objectives are in place, the experience is tailored to each climber's goals. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced climber, the instructors adapt to your preferences and progress, making the journey uniquely yours. The outcome is not just a series of successful climbs, but a deeper grasp of climbing principles, heightened nature appreciation, and increased self-assurance.
Ultimately, this multi-pitch rock climbing adventure blends education, nature connection, and personal advancement. It's a chance to challenge yourself, explore the world of climbing, and forge lasting memories while under the guidance of skilled mentors dedicated to both your growth and safety.
With our comprehensive curriculum and in-depth instruction, you'll have the skills and confidence to tackle the most challenging routes in Eldorado Canyon and beyond. Some common features that we climb on are Wind Tower, Bastille, Redgarden Wall, and Shirttail Peak. However, any route or specific objective you would like to climb is an option.
We will usually meet around 7-8 AM at the trailhead and hike in from there. Approach times vary depending on the objective, but the most remote climbing in Eldo is about 40 min. With the vast majority of climbing being accessible in much less than 30 min of hiking. From there we will spend several hours climbing one of the many cliffs fantastic cliffs in Eldo. Our descent may include some technical rappelling, hiking, or a combination of both. We may choose to do two or more routes in a single day if we are moving efficiently. The day usually wraps up around 2-3 PM or whenever we've had our fill of climbing.
That is awesome! We are more than happy to accommodate specific route requests. Some popular routes are: Bastille Crack, Calypso, Wind Ridge, Hair City, Gambit, Swansons Arete, Rewritten, Yellow Spur and many many more!
The clothing you bring will depend greatly on the time of year, weather forecast and objective for the specific outing. We will contact you beforehand to make sure you are setup for success. Generally weather in Eldo can be a bit chilly in the shade or mornings so a light fleece and a wind jacket. In the summer months, a T-shirt is all thats necessary.
There are many routes of all grades and length for climbers of every ability level. However, the dense sandstone of Eldorado Canyon is a very unique rock and can take a little while to build your confidence. Using your feet and having good footwork will make the climbing feel easier.
Some people climb in Eldo all year. Through the winter months it can be snowy on northern aspects, but sunny, warm and dry on southern aspects. The typical climbing season spans from early April through October.
Alpine to the Max is an independent certified guide with more than a decade of experience in a wide variety of terrain. No matter your current skill level, when you climb with us you get a top-notch experience that is fully customized to meet your exact desires.
