Scenic Cruise is one of the Black Canyon’s most sought-after big wall routes, with long granite pitches and a serious canyon setting. This guided climb is for experienced climbers ready for a committing and long day of movement on the walls of The Black.

Scenic Cruise is one of the Black Canyon’s most sought-after big wall routes, with long granite pitches and a serious canyon setting. This guided climb is for experienced climbers ready for a committing and long day of movement on the walls of The Black.

Quick Facts

Location:

Crawford

Crawford

Crawford

Prime Season:

Spring & Fall

Spring & Fall

Duration:

10-14 hrs

10-14 hrs

Itinerary Type:

Private

Private

Skill Level:

Extreme

Extreme

Price:

From $629

From $629

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Inclusions

Scenic Cruise is one of the Black Canyon’s most sought after routes for good reason. Long granite pitches, a huge canyon setting, and sustained exposure make it one of the defining big wall objectives in Colorado.

The climb is serious from the start because Black Canyon routes demand route finding, stamina, and composure on committing terrain up to hard 5.10 far above the Gunnison River.

Colorado Climbing Company guides bring route knowledge and canyon judgment to a climb where logistics matter as much as the movement. For experienced climbers ready for a big day in The Black, Scenic Cruise is one of the canyon’s great prizes.

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Inclusions

Scenic Cruise is one of the Black Canyon’s most sought after routes for good reason. Long granite pitches, a huge canyon setting, and sustained exposure make it one of the defining big wall objectives in Colorado.

The climb is serious from the start because Black Canyon routes demand route finding, stamina, and composure on committing terrain up to hard 5.10 far above the Gunnison River.

Colorado Climbing Company guides bring route knowledge and canyon judgment to a climb where logistics matter as much as the movement. For experienced climbers ready for a big day in The Black, Scenic Cruise is one of the canyon’s great prizes.

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Includes

Scenic Cruise is one of the Black Canyon’s most sought after routes for good reason. Long granite pitches, a huge canyon setting, and sustained exposure make it one of the defining big wall objectives in Colorado.

The climb is serious from the start because Black Canyon routes demand route finding, stamina, and composure on committing terrain up to hard 5.10 far above the Gunnison River.

Colorado Climbing Company guides bring route knowledge and canyon judgment to a climb where logistics matter as much as the movement. For experienced climbers ready for a big day in The Black, Scenic Cruise is one of the canyon’s great prizes.

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

Climber in a layback steadies themselves on a climb in Eldorado Canyon

Eldorado Canyon

Boulder

From $279

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber in a layback steadies themselves on a climb in Eldorado Canyon

Eldorado Canyon

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

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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6435 Garlock Way

C/S, CO

80918

596 S. Carr St.

Denver, CO

80226

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