Custom Guiding Adventures
Custom Guiding
Adventures
Single: $525-650
2 CLIMBERS: $350 /PERSON
Intro - Advanced
Front Range, Colorado
1-Day
Our Custom Guiding offering is for guests booking a trip outside our regular adventure offerings. Base rates are shown and may increase based on the custom objective.
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Our Custom Guiding offering is for guests booking a trip outside our normal adventure offerings. You and your guide will work out most of the logistics together.
Ideas of what qualifies as Custom Guiding.
Guests looking to climb link-ups equivalent to grade IV routes or longer.
Examples where this applies are, harder more committing routes such as The Naked Edge or Jules Verne in Eldorado Canyon State Park
If linking pitches in Eldorado Canyon, equivalent to a grade IV or longer objective, some options include:
+Long John Wall > Yellow Spur, Tagger
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This adventure takes place in the Colorado Front Range.
Pre-Adventure Trip Call:
Our team extends the offer to schedule a call before your guided tour. They will discuss route options for the day, review gear needs, and share a general time plan for the trip. This is also a great way to ask any questions about the day!
Morning:
Meet at the trailhead 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 our climb.
An integral part of climbing is familiarity with the area and its history. Our team shares some stories and educates as we approach the climb.
The Climb:
Instructions and reminders on gear and its removal, proper hydration, the rope systems, and belaying will be covered. We finish with a partner check, and then the team climbs!
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!
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Please click on our Rock Climbing Adventures Gear List PDF for a up-to-date list of the gear we recommended for custom adventures in the Front Range.
PREPARATIONS FOR CUSTOM GUIDING
Technical Experience
Technical climbing experience is required for this adventure. Previous climbing with a guide is recommended or a resume providing adequate climbing experience.
Fitness
Excellent physical fitness is recommended. Climbers should be able to hike and climb for approximately 8-10 hours while carrying a small pack.
FAQ’s
Custom Guiding
The answers to our most commonly asked questions for custom guiding adventures.
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PRICE INCLUDES
+Guide fees (2:1 climber-to-guide ratio)
+Group equipment such as ropes, helmets, harnesses, shoes, and technical climbing equipment.
+Small multi-pitch backpack
+AMGA Certified Guide for the terrain you are working with them in.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
+Personal equipment (see Gear List)
+Transportation
+Hotels/lodging in Boulder
+All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evac fees)
+Trip cancellation insurance
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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.
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Smile focuses on small groups and ratios that meet the professional mountain guiding standard. These programs have a 2:1 ratio. We can accommodate a maximum group size of 4 climbers with 2 guides.
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Please click here to review our domestic cancellation policy.
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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.