If you've ever wanted to visit the Himalaya or Alaska our Expedition Prep class builds the skills, systems, and mountain judgment needed to take on serious alpine expedition objectives. Covering high altitude travel, expedition logistics, technical climbing systems, and the self-sufficiency demanded by remote alpine objectives.

If you've ever wanted to visit the Himalaya or Alaska our Expedition Prep class builds the skills, systems, and mountain judgment needed to take on serious alpine expedition objectives. Covering high altitude travel, expedition logistics, technical climbing systems, and the self-sufficiency demanded by remote alpine objectives.

Quick Facts

Location:

Various

Various

Various

Prime Season:

Year Round

Year Round

Year Round

Duration:

8 hrs

8 hrs

Itinerary Type:

Private

Private

Skill Level:

Easy

Easy

Price:

From $386

From $386

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Inclusions

Expedition Prep is a private alpine training class for climbers preparing for bigger objectives in Alaska, the Cascades, the Himalaya, or other remote ranges. It focuses on the systems and judgment needed when the mountains are bigger and help is farther away.

Depending on your goals, the curriculum can cover expedition logistics, high altitude considerations, technical systems, equipment strategy, team roles, risk management, and self sufficiency. Your guide builds the day around the expedition you are preparing for.

This class helps identify gaps before they matter. It is a strong choice if you have a major climb on the calendar and want a more organized, realistic preparation plan.

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Inclusions

Expedition Prep is a private alpine training class for climbers preparing for bigger objectives in Alaska, the Cascades, the Himalaya, or other remote ranges. It focuses on the systems and judgment needed when the mountains are bigger and help is farther away.

Depending on your goals, the curriculum can cover expedition logistics, high altitude considerations, technical systems, equipment strategy, team roles, risk management, and self sufficiency. Your guide builds the day around the expedition you are preparing for.

This class helps identify gaps before they matter. It is a strong choice if you have a major climb on the calendar and want a more organized, realistic preparation plan.

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Includes

Expedition Prep is a private alpine training class for climbers preparing for bigger objectives in Alaska, the Cascades, the Himalaya, or other remote ranges. It focuses on the systems and judgment needed when the mountains are bigger and help is farther away.

Depending on your goals, the curriculum can cover expedition logistics, high altitude considerations, technical systems, equipment strategy, team roles, risk management, and self sufficiency. Your guide builds the day around the expedition you are preparing for.

This class helps identify gaps before they matter. It is a strong choice if you have a major climb on the calendar and want a more organized, realistic preparation plan.

Still thinking about your next great climb?

Colorado is a big state with a lot of different climbs. Feel free to use our contact form. We're happy to be your resource for deciding what might be the most convenient climb for your skills and location.

Still thinking about your next great climb?

Colorado is a big state with a lot of different climbs. Feel free to use our contact form. We're happy to be your resource for deciding what might be the most convenient climb for your skills and location.

Still thinking about your next great climb?

Colorado is a big state with a lot of different climbs. Feel free to use our contact form. We're happy to be your resource for deciding what might be the most convenient climb for your skills and location.

Common Course Locations

Below are some recommended climbing locations within the vicinity if you're interested in some alternative destinations. Colorado is home to many climbing areas and we want to help you find the one that is best for you!

Climber adjusts their tie in at a belay on Petit Grepon in Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain NP

Estes Park

From $279

Half, Regular, Full, Extreme, Multi-Day

Easy-Extreme

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber adjusts their tie in at a belay on Petit Grepon in Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain NP

Estes Park

From $279

Half, Regular, Full, Extreme, Multi-Day

Easy-Extreme

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber stands on top of ridge in Garden of the Gods with park opening up behind

North Cascades

Washington

From $1016

Multi-Day

Difficult-Extreme

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber stands on top of ridge in Garden of the Gods with park opening up behind

North Cascades

Washington

From $1016

Multi-Day

Difficult-Extreme

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climbers rest on a lower angle section of a ridge on the way to Blanca Peak.

Sangre De Cristos

Various

From $279

Extreme, Multi-Day

Easy-Extreme

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climbers rest on a lower angle section of a ridge on the way to Blanca Peak.

Sangre De Cristos

Various

From $279

Extreme, Multi-Day

Easy-Extreme

Rock

Rock

Rock

Common Next Course Options

Some climbing areas are better suited for certain types of climbing classes than others. Below are a few of the classes we commonly do here if you are interested in learning to climb. While we can always figure out ways to make something work these climbing courses work well in this area.

Crevasse rescue and glacier travel training for climbers practicing rope systems on snow

Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel Class

Various

From $404

8 hrs

Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Crevasse rescue and glacier travel training for climbers practicing rope systems on snow

Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel Class

Various

From $404

8 hrs

Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Crevasse rescue and glacier travel training for climbers practicing rope systems on snow

Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel Class

Various

From $404

8 hrs

Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climbers take a break in a steep snowfield with a san juan mountain in the background.

Spring Alpine Intensive Class

Various

From $1125

4 days

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climbers take a break in a steep snowfield with a san juan mountain in the background.

Spring Alpine Intensive Class

Various

From $1125

4 days

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climbers take a break in a steep snowfield with a san juan mountain in the background.

Spring Alpine Intensive Class

Various

From $1125

4 days

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Skier ascends snow in the backcountry of colorado

Intro to Backcountry Skiing/Boarding Class

Various

From $449

4-8 hrs

Easy

Rock

Rock

Rock

Skier ascends snow in the backcountry of colorado

Intro to Backcountry Skiing/Boarding Class

Various

From $449

4-8 hrs

Easy

Rock

Rock

Rock

Skier ascends snow in the backcountry of colorado

Intro to Backcountry Skiing/Boarding Class

Various

From $449

4-8 hrs

Easy

Rock

Rock

Rock

6435 Garlock Way

Colorado Springs, CO

80918

596 S. Carr St.

Denver, CO

80226

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The Colorado Climbing Company is an equal opportunity provider operating under a special use permit in Pike San Isabel & Baker-Snoqualmie National Forests, Gunnison and Royal Gorge Bureau of Land Management, commercial use authorization for Rocky Mountain, North Cascades, Denali, Black Canyon National Parks and Colorado National Monument, and special use authorizations for Eldorado and Castlewood Canyon State Parks.

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6435 Garlock Way

C/S, CO

80918

596 S. Carr St.

Denver, CO

80226

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