Advanced Rock Climbing
Take your climbing to the next level with our Advanced Rock Climbing course, designed for experienced climbers looking to sharpen their skills on complex routes.
Advanced route selection in the area
Focus on lead climbing techniques and anchor building
Perfect for climbers seeking technical and mental challenges
Climbs based on your expertise
Description
Advanced rock climbing in Colorado with Apex is a great way to learn new skills while progressing as a rock climber. Apex Mountain School’s professionally trained guides can address specific areas that you wish to advance in. Get the edge you need to take your climbing to new levels.
Advanced rock climbing with Apex are designed for those with previous rock climbing experience. If you are looking to advance your climbing skills beyond what you thought possible, an advanced climbing course may before you.
Topics we typically cover include:
- Advanced movement
- Cracks
- Face
- Slab
- Off-width/chimney’s
- Route selection – assessing climbing routes to suit your skills
- Adjusting your climbing style by route and rock
- Implementing effective transitioning
- Anchor construction
- Gear placement
Apex welcomes all ages and fitness levels; if you would like supplemental instruction before taking an advanced rock climbing course try our beginner rock climbing course and/or intermediate rock climbing course.
Booking & Availability
Ready to begin your climbing adventure? We can’t wait to guide you on your Advanced Rock Climbing trip. Reserve your spot through the calendar below, or for more information, call us at (970) 949-9111 or use our contact page.
If you don’t see enough availability for your group, give us a call—our team is often able to accommodate larger groups or special requests with flexibility. Let’s get you on the rock!
Quick Information
Course Overview:
Learn knots, belaying and efficient climbing technique in this advanced rock climbing course.
Dates:
Available daily
Duration:
4 hours
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM / 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Transportation:
First-come, first-served. Call to confirm and select premium package during check-out.
Location:
Vail, CO
Difficulty:
Moderate – Difficult
See our inclusion policy for special group requests.
What you should bring
WHAT TO BRING
- Waterproof shell
- Tennis shoes or trail shoes (no open-toed shoes) for approach
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- 32 oz. of water per person
- Snacks
- Avoid short shorts
ALSO CONSIDER
- Synthetic clothing
- Ice-cold fluids
- Lip balm
- Camera
APEX MOUNTAIN SCHOOL PROVIDES
- Climbing shoes
- Harnesses (42”/44” max)
- Helmets
- Ropes, belay devices, anchors
- Professional guide and instruction
APEX MOUNTAIN SCHOOL
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Meet our guides
Our guides are dedicated to giving the safest, most fulfilling experience to our clients. With the most AMGA certifications we have the most qualified guides in the area.
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