ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
RMNP Alpine Camp
July/August
2- Days
Intermediate
From $679
Upcoming TripS
Aug 7- Aug 8, 2027
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| OVERVIEW |
The weekend begins covering gear, packing systems, and trip expectations. From there, we’ll hike from Glacier Gorge, along The Loch and Andrews Creek to the Sky Pond basin. Day one is all about experiential learning: from bivy setup and movement efficiency to technical skills and decision-making in the field, every lesson is grounded in your experience and growth.
Learning is only part of the experience, because we’ll also have the chance to take a refreshing dip in an alpine lake, keep an eye out for wildlife moving through the meadows, and share in kitchen and dinner creation.
Join the femme SMG team for an immersive alpine rock climbing weekend in Rocky Mountain National Park—where hands-on learning, shared adventure, and mountain magic come together.
| GALLERY |
| ITINERARY AND PREP |
Pre-Trip call
Guides and guests will connect with a video call to discuss gear selection for the weekend, meet each other, talk objectives for the trip, and answer any lingering questions.
DAY 1
The team meets at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center in Estes Park, CO. We start the day by discussing the gear needs for an overnight alpine rock climb in RMNP, followed by a conversation and demonstration of how to pack an overnight bag.
When packed and ready, our group heads to our intended trailhead and hikes out to our cam. We will set up camp in one of the numerous bivy sites within our climbing zone area around dusk and enjoy time in the cirque.
We start to focus on the uses of alpine gear and their techniques with demonstrations and practicals around camp. Dinner starts around 6 pm and we pack up for the next day’s climb.
DAY 2
Early morning wake-up and breakfast, followed by some multi pitch alpine rock climbing on different routes, based on group goals. We will deploy some skills and techniques learned on Day 1. Potential route objectives are vary depending on the valley we climb in. Climbs have been Sharkstooth (5.6), Zowie (5.9), Petit Grepon (5.8) Spearhead (5.6) and Keyhole Ridge (5.6).
Summit, descend, and enjoy some time in the afternoon to soak up the sun, pack up camp, and hike back to the trailhead.
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Technical Experience
Guests should be seasoned multi-pitch climbers with some experience using traditional climbing gear.
Fitness
Excellent physical fitness is required. Climbers must be able to hike and climb for many hours while carrying a pack. Training for Advanced Alpine Climbing is a great fitness program to develop a strong alpine climbing base. 50% intensity is a good marker of alpine fitness for this weekend.
Altitude
No prior experience at altitude is required.
YOUR F+T GUIDE TEAM
CONSIDERATIONS FOR CAM USE IN THE ALPINE
| WHATS INCLUDED |
- Evening dinner meal and morning breakfast
- Group cooking equipment, including water purification
- Bivy bags for sleeping and group climbing equipment
- Small compressible multi-pitch backpack
- Climbing helmet and or harness
- F+T Adventures goodie bag
- Certified guides
- National Park Pass, must have on your person
- Sleeping bag or pad
- Personal hiking gear such as backpacks and poles
- Snacks for camp and on route
- Transportation to the venue
- Tips for guides
TAKING IN THE VIEWS FROM CAMP
HIKING INTO GLACIER GORGE
| PRICING DETAILS |
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
RMNP Alpine Camp
July/August
2- Days
Intermediate
$679 Per Guest
Upcoming TripS
Aug 7- Aug 8, 2027
| QUESTIONS |
F+T RMNP Alpine camp.
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Smile focuses on small groups and ratios that meet/exceed the professional standards of mountain guiding. This weekend has a 2:1 ratio, with up to six guests and three guides.
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Probably, Yes! Our alpine weekend best serves climbers with some multi-pitch climbing experience, however route selection is tailored to the group. Climbs range from 5.6 to 5.9. Excellent general fitness is expected to have success with the long hikes and larger climbing days.
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Yes, we provide the following gear at no charge for our alpine weekend. Helmet, harness, bivy bag, and group cooking gear. Please note- we may be able to supplement other gear needs so please make your reservations early and email meg@smilemountainguides.com with personal gear requests.
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Please click here to review our domestic cancellation policy.
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In RMNP, climbing route are generally far removed from campsites, so we use bivy bags for part of our shelter from the elements. In many locations within the park, rock shelters have been built in the boulder fields creating natural protection from the elements and a tent link feel.
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Aside from the technical gear that we are often able to provide we strongly recommend bringing everything on the Equipment List. These kits have been dialed and tested by our guides for over 20 years; while you may not end up using everything you bring, weather variability in the mountains demands that we’re ready to dress for any and all conditions! -
Please email:
meg@smilemountainguides.com for more information about this program or any other F+T Adventure Network program.