I'm a beginner. Can I really climb something like the First Flatiron?

As long as you are physically fit and not afraid of heights we've taken a number of people who've never climbed before to the iconic summits of different Flatirons. Generally the First or Second Flatirons are better for beginners but many people do the First Flatiron without major struggle.

Can some of the big climbs like The First Flatiron be climbed in a Half Day?

While we have guides who are efficient enough to make it happen this is generally reserved for very capable climbers. There is little time for significant instruction or waiting around. For most people it's much more enjoyable as a Regular or Full Day.

Can my family come watch?

If they can keep up, absolutely. Because they're not part of our climbing party we may end up separating along the trail but climbers are very visible from numerous locations along many trails and we're happy to let you know where they can get the best views.

Can we climb something like The First Flatiron in a group?

For groups larger than 2 or 3 people it's generally more efficient to split into separate guided parties. It simply takes too much time to really move quickly over 1000' of climbing with more than that.

Do people really climb these without a rope?

It's a regular occurrence on guided tours to see someone climb by without a rope. Generally, we just smile and say hi as they go by. Surprisingly there are few soloing accidents in The Flatirons but we think the rope is worth it.