Estes Park Rock Climbing
Estes Park Rock Climbing features some of the best multi-pitch rock climbing in Colorado. The beautiful granite domes of Lumpy Ridge, sitting above the town of Estes Park, are home to countless climbs from one to six pitches, making Lumpy Ridge a great destination for climbers of every ability level. Crack and slab climbing are the dominant techniques used here, making Lumpy the perfect place to develop important climbing skills. And, at 8,000 feet above sea level with mostly sunny exposure, temperatures at Lumpy Ridge are ideal for climbing from the spring through the summer and into the fall.
1:1 $650 per person
2:1 $425 per person
3:1 $375 per person
4:1 $325 per person
Duration: 4-10 hours, depending on the route chosen.
Fitness Level: Medium (some hiking and a up to a full day of activity required)
Climbing Difficulty: 5.4 to 5.10 (easy to difficult)
Deposit: A deposit of $650 is due upon booking to reserve the date of your climb. The balance will be determined once the participant list is finalized.
Estes Park Rock Climbing features some of the best multi-pitch rock climbing in Colorado. The beautiful granite domes of Lumpy Ridge, sitting above the town of Estes Park, are home to countless climbs from one to six pitches, making Lumpy Ridge a great destination for climbers of every ability level. Crack and slab climbing are the dominant techniques used here, making Lumpy the perfect place to develop important climbing skills. And, at 8,000 feet above sea level with mostly sunny exposure, temperatures at Lumpy Ridge are ideal for climbing from the spring through the summer and into the fall.
1:1 $650 per person
2:1 $425 per person
3:1 $375 per person
4:1 $325 per person
Duration: 4-10 hours, depending on the route chosen.
Fitness Level: Medium (some hiking and a up to a full day of activity required)
Climbing Difficulty: 5.4 to 5.10 (easy to difficult)
Deposit: A deposit of $650 is due upon booking to reserve the date of your climb. The balance will be determined once the participant list is finalized.
Estes Park Rock Climbing features some of the best multi-pitch rock climbing in Colorado. The beautiful granite domes of Lumpy Ridge, sitting above the town of Estes Park, are home to countless climbs from one to six pitches, making Lumpy Ridge a great destination for climbers of every ability level. Crack and slab climbing are the dominant techniques used here, making Lumpy the perfect place to develop important climbing skills. And, at 8,000 feet above sea level with mostly sunny exposure, temperatures at Lumpy Ridge are ideal for climbing from the spring through the summer and into the fall.
1:1 $650 per person
2:1 $425 per person
3:1 $375 per person
4:1 $325 per person
Duration: 4-10 hours, depending on the route chosen.
Fitness Level: Medium (some hiking and a up to a full day of activity required)
Climbing Difficulty: 5.4 to 5.10 (easy to difficult)
Deposit: A deposit of $650 is due upon booking to reserve the date of your climb. The balance will be determined once the participant list is finalized.
Lumpy Ridge Route Options
After booking, your guide will communicate with you regarding your ability level and goals for the day. Some possible routes include, but aren’t limited to:
Batman and Robin (5.6, 4 pitches): This is the classic beginner multi-pitch climb in Estes Park, with slab, crack, and face climbing for 4 pitches to the summit of Batman Pinnacle. Each pitch uses a different set of techniques, helping you grow as a rock climber while enjoying incredible views of the high peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park.
White Whale (5.7, 3 pitches): This climb features some of the best crack climbing around, at a moderate grade. Three perfect pitches of crack and slab climbing will help you develop your techniques for another climb in the vicinity once you’re done.
Melvin’s Wheel (5.8, 3 pitches): This makes a great follow-up climb to White Whale, featuring excellent 5.8 crack climbing for two long pitches before tackling a final offwidth crack to the summit of the Bookmark. This climb is a step up from the easier hand cracks around, and also is a great introduction to the art of offwidth climbing.
Mainliner (5.9, 5 pitches): After tackling the 5.7 and 5.8 cracks of Lumpy, Mainliner is a great step up into the higher grades, featuring sustained 5.8 climbing with some thought-provoking 5.9 moves at the crux.
Climb of the Ancient Mariner (5.10a, 3 pitches): This is one of the best slab climbs in the known universe. Three pitches of technical slab climbing up a seemingly blank face will test your smearing skills, and will make small holds on other routes seem huge. This is a great route option for advanced climbers.
