Advanced Rock Climbing
Advanced rock climbing in Colorado with Apex is a great way to learn new skills while progressing as a rock climber. Apex Mountain School’s professionally trained guides can address specific areas that you wish to advance in. Get the edge you need to take your climbing to new levels.
Advanced rock climbing with Apex are designed for those with previous rock climbing experience. If you are looking to advance your climbing skills beyond what you thought possible, an advanced climbing course may before you.
Possible Topics
- Advanced movement
- Cracks
- Face
- Slab
- Off-width/chimney’s
- Route selection – assessing climbing routes to suit your skills
- Adjusting your climbing style by route and rock
- Implementing effective transitioning
- Anchor construction
- Gear placement
Apex welcomes all ages and fitness levels; if you would like supplemental instruction before taking an advanced rock climbing course try our beginner rock climbing course and/or intermediate rock climbing course.
Booking / More Info
ADVANCED ROCK CLIMBING – QUICK INFO
Learn knots, belaying and efficient climbing technique in this advanced rock climbing course.
DATES
Available daily
DURATION
4 hours
8:00am-12:00pm
12:30pm-4:30pm
4:45pm-8:45pm
Transportation
Apex does not provide any form of transportation for the outing. Please contact us if you need assistance or suggestions for acquiring transportation.
COST
Per person, per day. Max ratio 1:5
- $170 – 5+ people
- $176 – 4 people
- $188 – 3 people
- $198 – 2 people
18% gratuity will be charged to groups of 6 or more.
LOCATION
Vail, CO
DIFFICULTY
Moderate – Difficult
See our inclusion policy for special group requests.
WHAT TO BRING
- Waterproof shell
- Tennis shoes or trail shoes (no open-toed shoes) for approach
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- 32oz. of 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)