Guide and guest hold up a triumphant fist at the summit of crestone needle

Guided Sangre De Cristo Alpine Climbs

The climbs of the Sangre De Cristo range rival those of many in Colorado for best quality and most scenic. With a unique conglomerate rock that is both solid and difficult to protect it yields some of the most classic alpine rock climbs in the state.
With climbs such as Ellingwood Arete, known as one of the classic climbs of North American on Crestone Needle you can enjoy one of the most accessible classic routes. For those looking to climb the both Crestone Peak and Needle  the Crestone Traverse is a good introduction to the great traverses. Other even less travelled but amazing climbs such as Gash Ridge on Blanca Peak or Ormes Buttress on the spectacular north face are distinct in their grandeur as well as their history, being known by the Diné as Tsisnaasjiní, the sacred mountain of the east.
For those just learning alpine skills or even just looking for a rest day activity there are also less difficult summits such as Humboldt Peak which can be hiked without ropes and serves as a good way to acclimatize for other ascents.
Want to climb but not interested in hauling a bunch of gear. Ask us about portering services!
Sangre De Cristo 14ers and 13ers
14ers: Crestone Needle, Crestone Peak, Humboldt Peak, Blanca Peak (Tsisnaasjiní) and Ellingwood Peak
13ers: Broken Hand Peak

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Classic Sangre De Cristo Climbs

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Sangre De Cristos: We offer climbs in the Northern Sangre De Cristos near the South Colony Lakes outside the town of Westcliffe, CO. Frequently our guests fly into Denver International or Colorado Springs Municipal Airport allowing us to check their gear in person before starting their days of climbing. We also offer climbs in the Southern Sangre De Cristos near the town of Alamosa. Denver International and Colorado Springs Municipal Airport are still the best locations for flights. From Colorado Springs it's roughly two hours to the Northern Sangres and another 45 minutes farther to the Southern Sangres.

Availability

Location

Classic Sangre De Cristo Climbs

Policies

Sangre De Cristos: We offer climbs in the Northern Sangre De Cristos near the South Colony Lakes outside the town of Westcliffe, CO. Frequently our guests fly into Denver International or Colorado Springs Municipal Airport allowing us to check their gear in person before starting their days of climbing. We also offer climbs in the Southern Sangre De Cristos near the town of Alamosa. Denver International and Colorado Springs Municipal Airport are still the best locations for flights. From Colorado Springs it's roughly two hours to the Northern Sangres and another 45 minutes farther to the Southern Sangres.

Availability

Location

Classic Sangre De Cristo Climbs

Policies

Sangre De Cristos: We offer climbs in the Northern Sangre De Cristos near the South Colony Lakes outside the town of Westcliffe, CO. Frequently our guests fly into Denver International or Colorado Springs Municipal Airport allowing us to check their gear in person before starting their days of climbing. We also offer climbs in the Southern Sangre De Cristos near the town of Alamosa. Denver International and Colorado Springs Municipal Airport are still the best locations for flights. From Colorado Springs it's roughly two hours to the Northern Sangres and another 45 minutes farther to the Southern Sangres.

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Ready to book your experience or have more questions?

Colorado is a big state with over 300 days a year of sunshine. When you're planning your climbing trip feel to use us as your Colorado experts. We're happy to help answer any questions to help elevate your experience here to new heights. 

Get in Touch with Us

Ready to book your experience or have more questions?

Colorado is a big state with over 300 days a year of sunshine. When you're planning your climbing trip feel to use us as your Colorado experts. We're happy to help answer any questions to help elevate your experience here to new heights. 

Get in Touch with Us

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Colorado Springs

6435 Garlock Way

Colorado Springs, CO

80918

Denver

596 S. Carr St.

Lakewood, CO

80226

The Colorado Climbing Company is an equal opportunity provider operating under a special use permit in Pike San Isabel National Forest, Gunnison and Royal Gorge Bureau of Land Management, and Rocky Mountain National Park.Book Now

Copyright ©  2010-2025 The Colorado Climbing Company TM, All rights reserved. The Colorado Climbing Company offers guided rock climbing, ice climbing, mountain climbing, and climbing instruction with professional climbing guides. For reservations call: 719-209-6649 or e-mail info@coclimbing.com

We turn your adventure into an epic story you’ll be telling forever.

Colorado Springs

6435 Garlock Way

Colorado Springs, CO

80918

Denver

596 S. Carr St.

Lakewood, CO

80226

The Colorado Climbing Company is an equal opportunity provider operating under a special use permit in Pike San Isabel National Forest, Gunnison and Royal Gorge Bureau of Land Management, and Rocky Mountain National Park.Book Now

Copyright ©  2010-2025 The Colorado Climbing Company TM, All rights reserved. The Colorado Climbing Company offers guided rock climbing, ice climbing, mountain climbing, and climbing instruction with professional climbing guides. For reservations call: 719-209-6649 or e-mail info@coclimbing.com

We turn your adventure into an epic story you’ll be telling forever.

info@coclimbing.com

Denver

596 S. Carr St.

Lakewood, CO

80226

The Colorado Climbing Company is an equal opportunity provider operating under a special use permit in Pike San Isabel National Forest, Gunnison and Royal Gorge Bureau of Land Management, and Rocky Mountain National Park.Book Now

Copyright ©  2010-2025 The Colorado Climbing Company TM, All rights reserved. The Colorado Climbing Company offers guided rock climbing, ice climbing, mountain climbing, and climbing instruction with professional climbing guides. For reservations call: 719-209-6649 or e-mail info@coclimbing.com