The Ruth Gorge is one of the world’s great alpine rock destinations, with enormous granite walls rising straight from the glacier. This guided Alaska expedition is for experienced climbers seeking remote, committing, and unforgettable big mountain objectives.

The Ruth Gorge is one of the world’s great alpine rock destinations, with enormous granite walls rising straight from the glacier. This guided Alaska expedition is for experienced climbers seeking remote, committing, and unforgettable big mountain objectives.

Quick Facts

Location:

Alaska

Alaska

Alaska

Prime Season:

Summer

Summer

Duration:

10-21 days

10-21 days

Itinerary Type:

Private

Private

Skill Level:

Extreme

Extreme

Price:

From $6291

From $6291

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Inclusions

The Ruth Gorge is one of the world’s great alpine rock destinations. Enormous granite walls rise straight from the glacier, creating a climbing environment with scale, remoteness, and beauty that few places on earth can match.

A Ruth Gorge trip is a serious expedition for strong and experienced climbers. Weather, glacier travel, camp logistics, objective selection, and technical climbing all shape the experience, and conditions often determine which routes make sense during the window.

Colorado Climbing Company guides help manage the many moving parts of a Ruth Gorge expedition so you can focus on climbing in one of the most spectacular places in the Alaska Range. For the right climber, it is a lifetime objective.

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Inclusions

The Ruth Gorge is one of the world’s great alpine rock destinations. Enormous granite walls rise straight from the glacier, creating a climbing environment with scale, remoteness, and beauty that few places on earth can match.

A Ruth Gorge trip is a serious expedition for strong and experienced climbers. Weather, glacier travel, camp logistics, objective selection, and technical climbing all shape the experience, and conditions often determine which routes make sense during the window.

Colorado Climbing Company guides help manage the many moving parts of a Ruth Gorge expedition so you can focus on climbing in one of the most spectacular places in the Alaska Range. For the right climber, it is a lifetime objective.

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Includes

The Ruth Gorge is one of the world’s great alpine rock destinations. Enormous granite walls rise straight from the glacier, creating a climbing environment with scale, remoteness, and beauty that few places on earth can match.

A Ruth Gorge trip is a serious expedition for strong and experienced climbers. Weather, glacier travel, camp logistics, objective selection, and technical climbing all shape the experience, and conditions often determine which routes make sense during the window.

Colorado Climbing Company guides help manage the many moving parts of a Ruth Gorge expedition so you can focus on climbing in one of the most spectacular places in the Alaska Range. For the right climber, it is a lifetime objective.

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 in Lumpy Ridge puts gear on their harness with Lake Estes in the background.

Lumpy Ridge

Estes Park

From $279

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber in Lumpy Ridge puts gear on their harness with Lake Estes in the background.

Lumpy Ridge

Estes Park

From $279

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber points up as they climb in Boulder Canyon

Boulder Canyon

Boulder

From $279

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Diffiuclt

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber points up as they climb in Boulder Canyon

Boulder Canyon

Boulder

From $279

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Diffiuclt

Rock

Rock

Rock

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

The Flatirons

Boulder

From $279

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

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

The Flatirons

Boulder

From $279

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Difficult

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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