custom climbing

instruction

custom climbing

instruction

Single:$525

2 CLIMBERS: $340 /PERSON

3 CLIMBERS: $280/PERSON

4 CLIMBERS: $250/PERSON

Advanced

Front Range, Colorado

1-Day

Our Custom Instruction offering is for guests seeking climbing experiences that require working with a certified guide specializing in a technical craft such as complex rock rescues, work-at-height standards, aid-climbing, and bigwalling techniques.

  • Our Private Instruction offering is for guests seeking climbing experiences that require working with a certified guide specializing in a technical craft such as complex rock rescues, work-at-height standards, aid-climbing, and bigwalling techniques.

  • This adventure takes place in Colorado.

    Pre-Adventure Trip Call:

    Our team extends the offer to schedule a call before your instructional day. They will discuss crag options for the day, review gear needs, and share a general time plan for the course. This is also a great way to ask any questions about the day!

    Morning:

    Meet at a local cafe and share a quick morning hello, and the day’s itinerary. The team will make any small adjustments to the kit and then take a stroll to the crag.

    An integral part of climbing is familiarity with the area and its history. Our team shares some stories and educates as we approach.

    The Day of Instruction:

    Teaching lessons, practicals, review, repeat!

    End Of Day Debrief:

    At the cars, we focus our attention on the day; sharing the Rose, the Bud, and the Thorn to ruminate more deeply on the experience. It is often customary ( but not mandatory) to have a meal back in the town to celebrate the great days spent in the mountains!

PREPARATIONS FOR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Technical Experience

Technical climbing experience is required for this program. Previous climbing with a guide is recommended or a resume providing adequate climbing experience that demonstrates technical competency.

Fitness

Excellent physical fitness is recommended. Climbers should be able to be outside for approximately 8-10 hours while staying engaged with teaching topics and climbing.

Meet Your Instructors

  • Jeffrey Mascaro

    AMGA Certified Rock and Alpine Guide, Assistant SPI Provider

    Bio

  • Meg Nickman

    AMGA Assitant Rock and Apprentice Alpine Guide

    Bio

  • Heidi Wirtz

    AMGA Certified Rock Guide, SPI Provider, Apprentice Alpine, and Ski Guide

    Bio

  • Brent Smith

    AMGA Assitant Rock Guide, CWI Provider

    Bio

  • Mike O'Connor

    AMGA Certified Rock and Assitant Alpine Guide

    Bio

  • Jesse Selwyn

    AMGA Certified Rock and Assitant Alpine Guide

    Bio

FAQ’s

Private instruction QUESTIONS

The answers to our most commonly asked questions for private instruction.

  • PRICE INCLUDES

    +Guide fees (4:1 climber-to-guide ratio)

    +Group equipment such as ropes, helmets, harnesses, shoes, and technical climbing equipment.

    PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

    +Personal equipment (see Gear List)

    +Food and beverage

    +Transportation

    +Hotels/lodging

    +All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evac fees)

    +Trip cancellation insurance

  • Smile Mountain Guides provides the following gear.

    Technical:

    +Helmets

    +Harness

    +Shoes

    +Small backpack

    +Ropes and group technical equipment

    Smile Mountain Guides does not provide the clothing needed to be comfortable in the mountain environment.

  • Smile focuses on small groups and ratios that meet the professional mountain guiding standard. These programs have a 4:1 ratio.

  • Please click here to review our domestic cancellation policy.

  • Yes! This is a custom adventure!

    A large portion of our business is designed around custom adventures. Please email, climb@smilemountainguides.com if you would like more information.