Cathedral Spires
Starting from$229 pp
Tackle the towering rock spires and vertical faces of this unique climbing destination, perfect for seasoned climbers seeking a dramatic alpine adventure.
- Vertical spires offering multi-pitch climbing routes
- Secluded, breathtaking location for a remote adventure
- Great for climbers with experience looking for a challenge
- Expert guidance available for safety and technique
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Cathedral Spires
What makes Cathedral Spires a standout destination for multi-pitch climbing?
Cathedral Spires offers some of the best multi-pitch crack climbing in Colorado, with towering granite formations and dramatic vertical faces. It’s a secluded alpine setting that combines challenging routes with incredible views, providing a truly unique climbing experience just outside of Denver.
What type of climbing experience should I have before tackling Cathedral Spires?
While previous multi-pitch experience isn’t required, it’s recommended that you have some background in climbing, such as completing an Intermediate Rock Climbing course or a Flatirons Climbing trip. The routes at Cathedral Spires are great for active climbers looking to step up their game and take on longer, significantly harder and more technical challenges.
What are some of the classic climbs at Cathedral Spires?
Cathedral Spires is home to several iconic climbs, including Bishop Jaggers (5.9), Center Route (5.9+), Topographical Oceans (5.10b), and Wunsch’s Dihedral (5.11). These multi-pitch routes offer a mix of strenuous slab and crack climbing, making them popular objectives for experienced climbers seeking variety and challenge.
How long does a typical Cathedral Spires climbing trip take?
The length of the trip can vary depending on the chosen routes and your climbing goals. Multi-pitch climbs generally take a full day, especially for longer and more difficult routes like those on The Cynical Pinnacle. Your guide will work with you to tailor the experience based on your preferences.
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Cathedral Spires
Home to some of Colorado’s best multi-pitch crack climbs, Cathedral Spires provides the perfect mix of adventure and challenge, and is a great next level climb for those with experience equal to our Beginner Rock Climbing course or Flatirons Climbing trip.
Popular objectives for Cathedral Spires rock climbing include an ascent of the 250 foot tall slab climbs on The Dome or one of the many classics routes up The Cynical Pinnacle. These iconic granite towers offer up incredible views and some of best crack climbing Colorado has to offer.
Recommended Climbs
- Bishop Jaggers – 5.9 (4 pitches)
- Center Route – 5.9+ (3 pitches)
- Topographical Oceans – 5.10b (4 pitches)
- Wunsch’s Dihedral – 5.11 (4 pitches)
Prefer to stay a little closer to the ground? The Cathedral Spires also offer world class single pitch crack climbs that are accessible for a full day of climbing or a relaxing half-day of top roping. Our Cathedral Spires climbing trip requires no previous multi-pitch experience and is an excellent choice for an active person with prior climbing experience. We provide all technical gear needed for multi-pitch and single pitch ascents.
Difficulty:
Easy – Difficult
Duration:
1 day
Locations:
Cathedral Spires, CO
Transportation:
First-come, first-served. Call to confirm and select premium package during check-out.
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Possible Topics
- Tying essential climbing knots
- Advancing lead and second climber roles
- Belaying methods including hanging belays and managing pitch transitions Crack and slab climbing movement: footwork, body positioning, and route navigation
Anchor construction and managing belay stations between pitches
Guided climb on iconic routes (e.g., Bishop Jaggers, Center Route, Topographical Oceans, Wunsch’s Dihedral) with real-time coaching
On-route skills refinement: efficient movement, energy conservation, and flow
Alpine awareness: route finding, granite terrain handling, and environmental considerations
Debrief with technique review, Q&A, and next-step climbing planning
Apex Mountain School Provides
- Full-day multi-pitch climbing session
- Professionally trained and/or AMGA-certified climbing guide
- Helmet
- Harness
- Climbing shoes
- Ropes and belay devices
- Protection and anchor gear
- Safety briefing and route orientation
- Instruction in multi-pitch techniques
- Crack and slab climbing coaching
- Real-time guidance during the climb
- Waterproof shell
- Tennis shoes or trail shoes (no open-toed shoes) for approach
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- 32 oz. of water per person
- Snacks
- Avoid short shorts
ALSO CONSIDER
- Synthetic clothing
- Ice-cold fluids
- Lip balm
- Camera
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Address
40800 US Highway 6, Unit 7, Avon, CO 81620