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Colorado Mountain School

At the Colorado Mountain School, we are the descendants of a guiding tradition that began in 1879, when the first local guides began leading climbers to the summit of Longs Peak. Today, we are Rocky Mountain National Park's exclusive climbing concessionaire and the largest climbing guide service in Colorado. We are American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) accredited and many of our guides are AMGA certified. No U.S. guide service has made a greater commitment to professional training at international standards. But in addition to technical ability, Colorado Mountain School guides are chosen equally for their love of teaching and for their considerable inter-personal skills.

We teach climbing and offer a comprehensive climbing program. Our home, in Estes Park and Boulder, is a climber's paradise of rock walls and alpine spires and includes some of the most famous routes and peaks in North America. We teach courses and guide climbs on rock, snow, and ice, including avalanche instruction and ski mountaineering. We can guide you on a route you've dreamed of or teach you the skills to climb it on your own. Whether you're just learning to tie a Figure-Eight knot or seek to test your limits on the East Face of Longs (The Diamond), I invite you to join us. Colorado Mountain School guides are eager to share their knowledge and love of climbing and the mountains with you.

 
Classes, Styles & Disciplines
Group Sizes 1 to 10 people
Course Durations 1 to 7 days
Required Skill Level   Open to All
Required Equipment    Optional
Targeted Activities   Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Skiing
Our Certificatons   The Colorado Mountain School is an AMGA accredited guide service. A number of our guides are AMGA certified, several of us work as trainers and examiners in AMGA courses. The AMGA sets the professional standards recognized internationally. At the Colorado Mountian School, we are working with the AMGA to raise the professional standards of guiding in this country.

Class & Lesson Types
Private Lessons Kids/Youth Instructor Course
Group Lessons Elderly Workshops/Seminars

Mountain Skills & Disciplines
Hiking Mountaineering Canyoneering
Backpacking High Altitude Caving
Camping Traversing Coasteering
Rock Climbing Aid Climbing Big Walling
Ice Climbing Free Climbing Ropes & Knots
Bouldering Solo Climbing Belaying
Indoor Climbing Lead Climbing Rappeling
Traditional Climbing Top Roping  
Avalanche Awareness Outdoor Survival First Aid
Environmental Awareness Navigation Search & Rescue
Included Services
Meals Not Applicable
Local Transport   Not Included
Insurance Optional
Additional
If you are visiting Colorado for the first time or simply looking to stay in Estes Park or Boulder while you climb with us, we suggest the following options for lodging and information.

Lodging at the Colorado Mountain School

We have the most affordable accommodation in Estes Park. Our 16 bunk hostel has private bathrooms and showers and is located on the top floor of our building. Our building is the old National Park Service office and has a comfortable rustic look and feel. We charge $25 per bunk per night year-round. If you are an American Alpine Club member your bunk is only $20 per night.
Pricing & Conditions
Starting Price
$100.00 per Person/Package
 
Season Availability
All Year
Policies & Conditions
A 25% deposit (minimum $100) is required to confirm your reservation. We require that our balance be paid 30 days before your course or climb begins. Cancellations made more than 30 days before the scheduled date will receive a full refund less the deposit amount, or an option to reschedule. Cancellations made less than 30 days before the scheduled date are non-refundable however can be rescheduled with a fee. Cancellations made less than 7 days before the scheduled date are non-refundable and no reschedule option will be available. "No Shows" are non-refundable and no reschedule option will be available. We understand that unforseen circumstances arise presenting the need to cancel and because of this we strongly recommend that you purchase trip insurance to help offset the repercussions of cancellations.
 


Comments
chad culp
Thursday 24th September 2009 at 7:27:48 PM  

I am really trying to concentrate on, find, and figure out what school i should go to to become a guide. I love colorado and want to live there this winter and start classes on Rock climbing, Back country medical safety,trad climbing, Ave Awareness, and who knows what else. It''s all i can think about and i am really trying to find the right school for me. A response from you would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Raul Romero
Tuesday 20th October 2009 at 2:44:24 PM  

I just want to learn from a pro how to safely do traditional climbing and multi-pitch routes on a big wall. I am good enough to lead climb a 5.9 or 5.10. Used to climb in rock but right know doing just indoor climbing gyms. Thanks

Todd
Tuesday 3rd November 2009 at 7:39:19 PM  

There are a lot of ways to go about achieving your objectives- most of which aren't reached by the most obvious path.

I would have preferred to be taught by a professional. (I would sleep better now)

However, time and money come into play. You need to put yourself on a strict diet of climbing objectives to get to big walls. A big diet needs to be cheap in my opinion- even if you have money right now.

What you can do is let me know where you live and I may be able to recommend a ''training program'' which would be a ticklist of places to visit. It''s all about ''right place, right time''

Todd


 
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Service Overview
Activities Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Skiing
City Estes Park
State Colorado
Country United States
Group Size 1 to 10 people
Duration 1 to 7 days
Local Transport Not Included
Insurance Optional
Season All Year
Start Price $100.00 per Person/Package
 
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