Experience the thrill of Outdoor Rock Climbing at the beautiful Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs. AlpenQuest offers scheduled group lessons in this exciting sport on Saturdays from May through September. Our friendly, knowledgeable instructors will take you through all the essential skills of rock climbing, including: Knotcraft, Climbing Signals and Terms, Bouldering Practice, Belaying Technique, Rappelling, Movement on Stone, and of course, lots of Climbing time! The price includes all climbing gear and all skill levels are welcome. Rock climbing is an awesome activity for all ages, its safe, its fun, and we guarantee you will have a great time. Sign-up today and take home an experience that will last a lifetime!

Class Fee: $79.00 per person (includes all climbing gear)

Prerequisite: None required. Any skill level is welcome (we can challenge anyone!)

Minimum Age: Minimum age of 12 (or accompanied by a paid adult).

Number of Participants: Minimum – 3 / Maximum – 12

Time & Place: 8:00am (sharp!) at the GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITORS CENTER (upper parking lot). Located at 1805 North 30th Street. Please be prompt, we will sign waivers, issue gear, and proceed to the rock!
Class Registration: Pre-registration is required at least 48-hours in advance for all scheduled classes. A credit card (Visa or Mastercard), check, or money order, paid in full, is required to reserve a spot for the class. To register for a currently scheduled class, email us at info@alpenquest.com or call the AlpenQuest Office Line (719) 635-4741 (Please leave a detailed message if we are not available – we will return your call promptly).

Class Confirmation: An AlpenQuest guide will give you a courtesy call on the evening before the scheduled class to confirm details.

Class Cancellation: Should the class be cancelled or postponed for any reason, an AlpenQuest guide will contact you the day prior to the field session. You may choose to apply paid credit toward the next scheduled class or a full refund may be issued.

Participant Refunds: Participants wishing to cancel a class and requesting a refund must contact AlpenQuest at least 24-hours in advance of the scheduled class date.

Gear AlpenQuest provides:

• Climbing harness
• Belay/Rappel device & locking carabiner
• Rope
• Climbing helmet
• Climbing shoes

Note: You are welcome to bring your own gear to use pending guide approval.

What you need to bring:

• Day Pack
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Waterproof nylon shell jacket
• Shorts or loose-fitting pants
• Thin socks
• Comfortable shirt/top
• Lunch and/or snacks
• Two quarts of water minimum

2008 Rock Climbing Classes

Saturday, June 7
Saturday, June 28
Saturday, July 19
Saturday, August 9
Saturday, August 23
Saturday, September 6
Saturday, September 20

CUSTOM GUIDING SERVICE

AlpenQuest offers private/custom climbing services in the following:

*LEARNING TO LEAD CLIMB (all summer)
* GUIDED MULTI-PITCH ROCK CLIMBS (all summer)

** Contact us for Custom/Private rates & more info.