This is what brought many of our guides to Estes Park, the endless amount of long rock climbs right out the back door. For those looking to expand their climbing skillset beyond the single pitch realm we can think of no better place to begin your journey than the many rock domes and buttresses surrounding this mountain town. Wether you are new to multi-pitch climbing or you’ve travelled the world climbing tall cliffs, there is something in Estes for you. Let our local guides help you create the perfect day of climbing.
Popular Routes
Lumpy Ridge
Visible from everywhere in town, the rock domes of Lumpy Ridge beckon to climbers. Most of the cliffs sport an hour approach and climbs vary from 2-5 pitches in length. While climbing you’ll experience views of Longs Peak and the Estes Valley.
Magical Chrome: 5.6, 5 Pitches
Pear Buttress: 5.8, 5 Pitches
Mainliner: 5.9, 5 Pitches
The Crags, Twin Sisters
The Crags allow you to experience alpine style rock and exposure, without the alpine length day. There are multiple steep climbs here on featured rock, protected primarily by bolts. After your multi-pitch snag a few bonus pitches on the world class sport climbs that adorn this hillside.
Return of The King 5.8, 5 Pitches
Riding With The Ravens: 5.11a, 5 Pitches
The Golden Staircase: 5.11b, 15 Pitches
Piz Badille
Roadside alpinism at its finest. The Piz Badille is a 5-7 pitch ridge climb with fun technical climbing and exposed ridge rambling. Only a short 10 minute hike from the highway, this cliff is a guide favorite.
North Ridge 5.8, 5-7 Pitches
Meet Your Guides
Multi-pitch climbing requires experienced guides. Meet TJ and Jake, who lead our Lumpy Ridge trips. See all guides.
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Plan Your Climbing Progression
Our guided rock climbing for all levels trips are available in 4, 6, and 8-hour options. Once you’ve got the basics, take on multi-pitch routes on Lumpy Ridge or challenge yourself with alpine climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park. The ultimate goal? A climb Longs Peak with a guide.
Want something totally different? Try our Via Ferrata experience — no climbing experience needed. Check our experienced climbing guides.
Visit Us Year-Round
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