Clear Creek Canyon

Rock climbing around Denver is among some of the best climbing in Colorado, an experience that draws people from around the world to climb these iconic rock faces. From sport climbing to committing multi-pitches, Denver rock climbing is a great destination for almost every type of climber.

Golden, Colorado’s Clear Creek Canyon and Table Mountain are great destinations for a full or half day trip and have challenging crack and face climbs. These granite, gneiss, schist and basalt single pitch routes offer unique climbing for all ability levels.

Cathedral Spires

Further south of Golden, the Cathedral Spires outside of Conifer, Colorado offer a great full day adventure. The high quality granite is home to fun single pitch climbs, and what most climbers come for are the world class multi-pitch routes. Ascend the iconic Cynical Pinnacle via the Center Route 5.9+, a Colorado classic, or choose from dozens of other challenging climbs.

Other Denver rock climbing options include a trip up the aged sandstone slabs of Boulder’s Flatirons or a relaxing day of top-roping in nearby Chautauqua Park.

Looking for something a little more exciting? Head west to Fruita, CO and spend a night on top of a desert tower with our multi-pitch overnighter climb or take your family to the deserts of Utah for our Moab Desert Adventure.

Booking / More Info

Ready to sign up? We look forward to working with you to select a route that suits your Clear Creek Canyon Climbing desires. Register with the accompanying calendar, call (970) 949-9111 or use our contact page to request more info.

CLEAR CREEK CANYON – QUICK INFO

Rock climbing at Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado.

DATES

Offered May through November. Please call for details.

DURATION

1 day

LOCATION

Eldorado, Colorado

DIFFICULTY

Easy – Difficult

Policies

WHAT TO BRING

Waterproof shell
Tennis shoes or trail shoes (no open-toed shoes) for approach
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
32oz. water per person
Snacks
No short shorts

ALSO CONSIDER

Synthetic clothing
Ice cold fluids
Lip balm
Camera

APEX MOUNTAIN SCHOOL PROVIDES

Climbing Shoes
Harnesses (42”/44” max)
Helmets
Ropes, Belay Devices, Anchors
Professional guide and instruction

During times of Covid-19 concern please bring:
Face mask, Hand Sanitizer, Rubber Gloves (if desired)

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Andrew Kirchhoff

July 1, 2022.

My teen sons and I had an amazing time rappelling with Bob in Vail! Apex provided everything we needed and accommodated our last minute booking. Thank you Apex!!

PARTYBOMBS

June 29, 2022.

Myself and my family had a awesome time repelling. Thanks to Bob we had fun while staying safe. I would recommend for anyone seeking a thrilling experience.

Colin Kirchhoff

June 29, 2022.

Bob was a fantastic guide! Despite never repelling before, Bob never failed to make us feel safe and confident enough to have fun. 10/10 experience. Thank you so much!

Beth Ann Rosica

June 28, 2022.

We had an amazing day climbing with Bob! We had 4 kids between 13 and 15, and Bob coached all of them to the top! He was patient and encouraging and kept everyone safe! I highly recommend Apex for a climbing experience! The kids are hooked on climbing and loved the adventure!

Jack Saussy

June 27, 2022.

My family had a great day climbing with Bob. He was very knowledgeable about the routes and equipment and turned our half day of climbing into a lesson. I plan to get my own shoes and join a gym at home because of this great experience, I highly recommend Apex Mountain School!

Jamie Schmid

February 7, 2022.

We had such a blast ice climbing with our guide Jesse! He was so helpful and motivating and never made us feel like we were terrible at climbing even though it was our first time haha and he was so patient with all my picture taking and getting great shots! Would 1,000% recommend!

Joe Mahoney

January 18, 2022.

Took my AIARE 1 through APEX. It was hard to decide with so many options out there. Look no further, APEX is exactly what you're looking for. I walked away with the exact knowledge I was hoping to get, and more. Josh V was our instructor and is extremely knowledgeable, had great answers to all of our questions and was just great to hang out with in the backcountry. Can't recommend these guys enough.

Shannon M.

December 6, 2021.

Recently took the Level 1 AIARE Course with Apex and had a great experience. All of the instructors were extremely knowledgeable and passionate about snow safety and answered all questions in great detail to ensure the students learned as much as possible in the 3 day course. It was a very hands on experience and we were even able to do lots of field work despite the low snow conditions right now. Will definitely come back for another course, and looking forward to more backcountry travel with all the new info learned!

kurt albertson

November 24, 2021.

Apex Mountain School is a wonderful outdoor educational and guide service! Recently took the level one AIARE and Avalanche Rescue course through Apex. Our instructors Andy and Mike were highly professional, knowledgeable and very engaging instructors that were very passionate about snow safety and teaching others about best practices to enjoy their experiences safely in the backcountry. Would highly recommend anyone regardless of experience to take a course with Apex. Looking forward to continuing my outdoor experiences with Apex in the future via additional educational courses as well as the opportunity for private guided trips. Excellent people and a great experience!!!

Tom Watson

November 23, 2021.

I took the AIARE 1 course with Apex Mountain school and it was truly an amazing experience. Andy was a outstanding instructor, he fostered a culture in the group that encouraged participation, teamwork, learning and fun! The knowledge and tools learned in the course were second to none. We were fortunate to have a small group of 5, and this allowed for a lot of questions, learn by doing, and overall really fun time. I cannot recommend Apex Mountain School enough.