Have a specific rock route you'd like to climb? No matter what you're looking to achieve, we can help!
Season
Spring through Fall
Skill Level
Beginner, intermediate and advanced
Duration
6-8 hours
Group Size
1 to 6 participants
One of the greatest things about rock climbing is that we get to engage with it however we see fit. From bouldering to top roping to sport climbing to trad climbing and multi-pitch climbing there is no wrong way to enjoy the sport. If you have a specific route or objective you'd like to climb let us know and we can make it happen. If there is a specific topic or skill you want to learn we can do that as well.
Based on the principles of experiential education, we firmly believe in the practical component of learning a new skill. Certainly skills as important as proper climbing techniques. Most outings balance a combination of physical activity and education to help you achieve your mountain goals.
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.
Custom rock climbing days are completely unique and tailored to meet your desires. Typically they are either objective-based or educational. Some venues such as Eldo lend themselves to being a bit of both. Before our outing, we will discuss your specific goals and what a successful time together would look like. Some popular objective-based outings are:
Some popular educational topics are:
Required and recommended equipment will vary depending on objective and style in which we climb. Below is a standard list for a multi-pitch rock route.
Technical equipment
Equipment
Meet location varies depending on the venue and objective. We will coordinate ahead of our outing.
The equipment you will need for a specific objective or outing is going to vary greatly. We will communicate beforehand to ensure that you are set up for success. As for rental equipment, we have harnesses, helmets and other technical equipment such as carabiners, slings, and belay devices; that you are welcome to use. Just let us know beforehand and we can bring it.
Weather conditions in Boulder can change quickly, so it is important to be prepared for a range of conditions. We will monitor the weather forecast leading up to your climb and will provide you with guidance on what to wear and bring based on the expected conditions.
That really depends on how fast we are and what our goals are for the day. However, a typical day of multi-pitch rock climbing is usually around 6-12 pitches of climbing. Depending on length and difficulty.
This is a custom outing so we can do whatever type of climbing you'd like. A typical day would consist of either top roping or multi-pitch climbing. We can also work on skills if that is what you want.
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.
