Escape Artist is a serious Black Canyon route with quality granite, sustained climbing, and the commitment that makes the canyon famous. This guided climb is best for experienced climbers looking for a challenging and memorable day in The Black.

Escape Artist is a serious Black Canyon route with quality granite, sustained climbing, and the commitment that makes the canyon famous. This guided climb is best for experienced climbers looking for a challenging and memorable day in The Black.

Quick Facts

Location:

Crawford

Crawford

Crawford

Prime Season:

Spring & Fall

Spring & Fall

Duration:

8-10 hrs

8-10 hrs

Itinerary Type:

Private

Private

Skill Level:

Difficult

Difficult

Price:

From $386

From $386

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Inclusions

Escape Artist is a quality Black Canyon route with the serious feel that defines climbing in The Black. The combination of sustained granite movement, exposure, and commitment makes it a memorable objective for climbers ready for a challenging canyon day.

Like all Black Canyon climbs, the route asks for more than just technical climbing ability. Efficiency, route finding, composure, and the reality of climbing out of the canyon all shape the experience from start to finish.

A guided ascent gives experienced climbers a better chance to enjoy the route while respecting the seriousness of the setting. Escape Artist is a strong choice for those who want a Black Canyon objective that is challenging, distinctive, and deeply rewarding.

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Inclusions

Escape Artist is a quality Black Canyon route with the serious feel that defines climbing in The Black. The combination of sustained granite movement, exposure, and commitment makes it a memorable objective for climbers ready for a challenging canyon day.

Like all Black Canyon climbs, the route asks for more than just technical climbing ability. Efficiency, route finding, composure, and the reality of climbing out of the canyon all shape the experience from start to finish.

A guided ascent gives experienced climbers a better chance to enjoy the route while respecting the seriousness of the setting. Escape Artist is a strong choice for those who want a Black Canyon objective that is challenging, distinctive, and deeply rewarding.

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Includes

Escape Artist is a quality Black Canyon route with the serious feel that defines climbing in The Black. The combination of sustained granite movement, exposure, and commitment makes it a memorable objective for climbers ready for a challenging canyon day.

Like all Black Canyon climbs, the route asks for more than just technical climbing ability. Efficiency, route finding, composure, and the reality of climbing out of the canyon all shape the experience from start to finish.

A guided ascent gives experienced climbers a better chance to enjoy the route while respecting the seriousness of the setting. Escape Artist is a strong choice for those who want a Black Canyon objective that is challenging, distinctive, and deeply rewarding.

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.

Nearby Climbing 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

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

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

Common Climbing 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.

Guide demonstrates to students how to belay

Intro to Rock Climbing Class

Various

From $279

4-8 hrs

Easy

Rock

Rock

Rock

Guide demonstrates to students how to belay

Intro to Rock Climbing Class

Various

From $279

4-8 hrs

Easy

Rock

Rock

Rock

Guide demonstrates to students how to belay

Intro to Rock Climbing Class

Various

From $279

4-8 hrs

Easy

Rock

Rock

Rock

Belayer fixes the rope while a leader places a cam during learn to lead trad course

Traditional Lead Climbing Class

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Belayer fixes the rope while a leader places a cam during learn to lead trad course

Traditional Lead Climbing Class

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Belayer fixes the rope while a leader places a cam during learn to lead trad course

Traditional Lead Climbing Class

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber squats awkwardly in aiders during aid climbing course

Big Wall and Aid Climbing Class

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber squats awkwardly in aiders during aid climbing course

Big Wall and Aid Climbing Class

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber squats awkwardly in aiders during aid climbing course

Big Wall and Aid Climbing Class

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Moderate

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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C/S, CO

80918

596 S. Carr St.

Denver, CO

80226

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