Take your climbing to the next level with RMOC. Our professional instructors want to help you with your technique and confidence. With multiple great climbing areas throughout the Arkansas River Valley, we have the perfect crag to work on your skills. Group class age minimum is 14 years old. Private instruction available anytime, year round for all ages 6+. November and December weather can be highly variable, and there may not be rock or ice climbing available.
Course List
L1 – Show Me the Ropes
Prerequisite
None
Course Description
This course is designed for anyone interested in climbing on rocks. No equipment or experience necessary. You will learn about all of the essential gear and be introduced to the fundamentals of top rope climbing. This will include knots, anchors, belaying, and climbing technique.
Time
9 am – 4pm
Details
- All equipment included
- Lunch included
Cost
$200/person
2024 Scheduled Group Full Day Courses
April 27 August 17
L2 – Intro to Sport Climbing
2024 Scheduled Group Courses – Full Day
TBD
Private Instruction – Full or Half Day
Available Any Day April 1 – October 15
Times and costs vary – See details
Prerequisite
L1 course or comparable experience. Participant should be comfortable belaying
Course Description
Have you already spent some time climbing in top rope but looking for a new challenge? AMGA Certified instructors will prepare you to lead sport climbs on your own. We will cover route finding, gear, clipping, communication, and also cleaning the route.
Time
9 am – 4 pm
Details
- All equipment included
- Lunch included
Cost
$200/person
L3 – Anchor Building
2024 Scheduled Group Courses – Full Day
TBD
Private Instruction – Full or Half Day
Available Any Day April 1 – October 15
Times and costs vary – See details
Prerequisite
L2 course or comparable experience
Course Description
Learn to build and clean anchors in a variety of settings, from basic bolted anchors to creative solutions with trees and gear placement.
Time
9 am – 4 pm
Details
- All equipment included
- Lunch included
Cost
$200/person
L4 – Learn to Lead
Private Instruction – Full or Half Day
Available Any Day April 1 – October 15
Times and costs vary – See details
Prerequisite
L3 course or comparable experience. Participant should be comfortable belaying.
Course Description
Learn about route selection and gear placement in both sport and trad settings.
Time
9 am – 4 pm
Details
- All equipment included
- Lunch included
Cost
$200/person
2024 Scheduled Group Courses – Full Day
TBD
EX3- Intro to Ice Climb
Private Instruction – Full Day Only
Available Any Day Jan 15 – April 1
Times and costs vary – See details
Prerequisite
None
Course Description
Learn the basics of safety and technique for climbing on ice formations
Time
8:30 am – 4 pm
Details
- All equipment included
Cost
$200/person
2025 Scheduled Group Courses – Full Day
Feb. 8, 2025
Private Instruction
Can’t make it to one of our group courses or prefer to learn in a one-on-one environment?
Take Private Instruction with one of our certified instructors. We offer customized curricula for all levels upon request. Example curriculum include climbing self-rescue, learning to lead, introduction to mountaineering, and glacier travel.
Rock Climbing: April 1 – October 15
Ice Climbing: January 15 – March 31
Call us if interested in November or December climbing- weather conditions are highly variable year to year and may not be available.
Full Day
9 am – 4 pm
Rate
$450/1 person, $525/2 people, $200/person for groups of 3+
Half Day
9 am – 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Rate
$275/1 person, $350/2 people, $125/person for groups of 3+
Premier Day
Pre-Dawn until the mission is finished.
Rates
$500/1 person, $600/2 people, $250/person for groups of 3+
Details
- All equipment included
- Lunch included on Full Days, EXCEPT ICE CLIMB
RMOC is an equal opportunity service provider. RMOC operates under special use permits from the San Isabel National Forest. All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.