Covid measures in Colorado

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity. We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Colorado, please refer to Colorado’s COVID-19 Travel Guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

What you get on this adventure: An all-women team of AMGA-certified Rock Guides Two full days of rock climbing All technical climbing gear What’s not included: Transportation Accommodations Meals and snacks Personal equipment

How fit do I need to be?

In order to participate in these guided rock climbing adventures in Colorado, you need a good level of fitness and stamina to access the climbs and climb them. The approach is approximately 5-30 minutes on uneven terrain. Rock climbing is all about using good movement technique rather than muscling up a cliff using brute strength. To ensure you have a fun day, your guide will choose routes that best suit your skill and fitness level.

What if I’ve never climbed before?

These two-day camps are for beginner to intermediate climbers looking to develop existing skills and build community with other like-minded women. Participants will be split into groups depending on experience level. Colorado crags have plenty of options for beginner climbers. Whether you’ve never climbed before or are transitioning from the gym to outdoor climbing, your guide will customize the day to suit your skill level and objectives. With a guide by your side, you’ll learn something new, stay safe on the rocks, and most importantly, have fun! For intermediate climbers, Colorado has loads of routes to spend the day on. Your guide will discuss your objectives as a group, and in two days, you’ll progress your multi-pitch skills with female AMGA-certified guides. Let your guides plan the weekend so you can focus on developing your skills and bond with other female participants while climbing the classic routes or best hidden gems the area has to offer.

What about required equipment?

All technical climbing equipment will be provided by your guiding service. However, if you have your own gear, feel free to bring it. You’ll need: Helmet Harness with a locking carabiner, belay/rappel devices Crampon Ropes Climbing hardware (quickdraws, cam devices, stoppers, etc.) Here’s a list of the equipment we suggest you bring: Sticky rubber approach shoes (can be rented from your guiding service) Rock shoes (can be rented from your guiding service) Mountain boots (can be rented from your guiding service) Synthetic/wool long underwear top Synthetic/wool sun hoody Synthetic t-shirt Lightweight fleece or synthetic insulating jacket Fleece or pile soft shell Waterproof and breathable rain jacket with a hood Down jacket Medium weight synthetic/wool long underwear bottom Hiking shorts Synthetic climbing pants Rain pants Light- to medium weight warm hat (sleek enough to be worn under a helmet) One light- to medium weight synthetic or fleece pair of gloves Backpack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 30L bag) Water bottle (2-3 L) or water hydration system Sun hat or visor Lunch, snacks and food you can eat on-the-go Toiletries (sunscreen, lip balm, insect repellent, bug spray, toilet paper, extra pair of contact lenses, etc.) Headlamp with fresh batteries First aid kit (blister care, analgesic, etc.) Sunglasses Trekking poles — optional Camera — optional Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and prices: The max. guest to guide ratio for the Gym To Crag adventure is 4:1. The maximum number of participants is 8. The max. guest to guide ratio for the Multi-Pitch adventure is 1:1. The maximum number of participants is 3. Cost is per person and it doesn’t decrease as the group grows. Climbing days in Colorado can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to climb on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has climbers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

To get to Colorado Crags, most people fly into Denver International Airport , about an hour away from the rock climbing locations. From there, you can rent a car or take a taxi to your accommodation. Both rock climbing locations are positioned just outside of Boulder . Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop or a predetermined location. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.

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‌Women’s Weekend Climbing Camp in Colorado

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Duration

2 days

Season

May

Group size

Up to 4 people

Brush up on your skills and learn new techniques from some of the most prominent AMGA-certified female rock climbers around at this weekend climbing camp in Colorado. Learn new moves, challenge yourself, and make life-long memories with other female rock-climbing enthusiasts! Get inspired by the best ladies in the business, and work on your abilities in Colorado’s Front Range venues, such as Eldorado Canyon, Boulder Canyon, the Flatirons, and Lumpy Ridge near Estes Park. You’ll get to climb on the finest sandstone of the renowned “Eldo” and, as a result, walk away a more confident and skilled climber—all while taking in Colorado’s expansive vistas.

Adventure highlights

Take a break from the gym and transition to outdoor climbing
The large number of routes offer a plethora of learning opportunities
Build community with fellow female rock climbing enthusiasts

Highlighted reviews from other travellers

Jeannie Oestreicher

The experience was beautiful, challenging, and memorable. Our guide was polite and accommodating, pushing me when I seemed to need it, lending an extra hand when required.

Nora Stowell

They say it is all about the journey and not the summit and I learned that first hand with JHMG! I eagerly signed up for this trip with some of my best friends from college. We were excited to do something different, challenging and in the great outdoors after a long emotional year of losses, illness and setbacks. This experience helped put life in perspective. There was nothing to think about but our trust in each other and the rock ahead of us. Our bond just got tighter by sharing this experience together. It was JHMG that made it all possible by making the trip preparation easy, the training manageable, the logistics organized, the experience fun and most importantly offering constant words of encouragement, safety and support along the way to instill confidence in all of us that it IS about the journey but in our quest for the summit!

Rachel Soeken

We love JHMG! We try and go once a year to climb with them and it is always a highlight of our year! It’s relaxing, fun, challenging and exciting! Thanks for a great trip!

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Gym to Crag Weekend Climbing Camp

Level up from gym to the great outdoors with professional female instructors during this two-day camp in Colorado. Spend your first day reviewing basic skills in Boulder Canyon and learn and improve your techniques to protect yourself. On your second day, continue your adventure in the stunning Eldorado Canyon. Bond with other strong-minded women while experiencing the best climbing Colorado has to offer!

On your rock climbing adventure in Colorado, you’ll take a break from the gym and transition your climbing skills outside. Over two days, you’ll cover the following:
- - Review of knots and belaying
  - Basic safety guidelines for outdoor climbing: closing the system, ground anchors, rock fall, etc.
  - Climbing movement development
  - Rappelling
  - Overview of trad gear placements and anchors
  - Leave No Trace in rock climbing
Day 1: Review your skills

Kick off the day by climbing on the smooth granite of Boulder Canyon, while reviewing and brushing up on your skills from the gym. Go over basic climbing skills with an emphasis on application in the outdoors. The day will be spent going over the nuances of climbing and the skills to protect yourself on natural stone and in the elements.

Day 2: Refining skills

Cement the techniques learned the day before under the guidance of professionals. At the end of the day, you should be able to execute thorough safety checks, belay with multiple devices, tie in, rappel, and have an understanding of climbing movement as it relates to outdoor climbing. You’ll get a clear picture of how to move forward towards your goals safely.

Multi-Pitch Weekend Climbing Camp

If you have some climbing experience and wish to try your hand at multi-pitch climbing, head out for the weekend and have fun with your all-women group! Get introduced to multi-pitch climbing and descent techniques in one of the best rock-climbing destinations—Boulder Canyon, Colorado. On the second day, head up to the Lumpy Ridge and tackle another challenging route to test and upgrade your skills.

Over the course of the weekend, this multi-pitch camp will cover the following:
- - Basic safety guidelines
  - Crack and outdoor climbing techniques
  - Gear placement and removal
  - Anchors
  - Direct anchor belay
  - Multi-pitch belay management
  - Rappelling
  - Leave No Trace in rock climbing
Day 1: Learn new techniques

Start off this adventure in Boulder Canyon by establishing a baseline for individual goals and getting to know your team. Brush up on your basic skills through a combination of ground schools, mock scenarios in vertical terrain, and plenty of time on real multi-pitch climbs.

Day 2: Climb and practice new skills

Today you’ll head up to Lumpy Ridge where more challenging routes await. Cement the techniques learned the day before under the guidance of professionals and get a clear picture of how to move forward towards your goals safely!

‌Women’s Weekend Climbing Camp in Colorado

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If you have questions or need help with planning a trip, schedule a call with one of our adventure experts.

Meet your guides

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Jess Worley

Jess is excited to be a part of Jackson Hold Mountain Guides and share her love for all things rock climbing with others ranging from helping new climbers to feel comfortable on the rock to working with more experienced climbers to expand their skill sets and tackle some more demanding objectives. She's got a rich background in outdoor education since she has led rock climbing trips, coached climbing teams, and taught adaptive skiing.

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Rebecca Yaguda

Rebecca “Guda” Yaguda discovered rock climbing and powder skiing in 2010, and never looked back. She has worked in outdoor education for ten years, and is also a freelance writer and reviews outdoor gear for Switchback Travel. When not guiding or writing, Guda enjoys climbing on any rock formation she can find, riding her mountain bike, and exploring the incredible ski lines of the Tetons.

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Miranda Oakley

AMGA-Certified Rock Guide

Miranda has been a climber for over 20 years. She has been a certified rock guide with the AMGA since 2016 and has been guiding since 2007. She has done first ascents around the world including climbs in Patagonia, the eastern Sierra and British Columbia. She was also the first solo ascender of The Nose of El Capitan, climbing it in less than a day! Miranda loves sharing her knowledge on rock climbing and is passionate about teaching people how to become confident and self-sufficient in the vertical world.

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Izzy Lazarus

Originally from NYC, but I’ve made the mountains my home. I spend my year throughout the US and South America guiding and instructing eveything from single pitch rock climbs to high altitude glaciated peaks. My passions in life are meeting new people and being in the mountains, so yes, I love my job. I am in the Tetons for the winter and summer season. I spend the fall rock guiding in Moab and Red Rocks but am flexible. In the springtime I will be in the Cascades. My goal is to meet your goals and to make climbing and skiing in the mountains as fun as possible. I believe in education, compassion and keeping the day lighthearted.

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Lisa Van Sciver

Senior Guide

Lisa began climbing in 1996 and skiing at a young age in the 80’s. Her first few years out of college she recreated avidly and completed achievements like the first all-female ski descent of The Grand Teton and five Alaskan expeditions. Lisa began guiding for Jackson Hole Mountain Guides in 2009. When she is not working Lisa can be found climbing desert towers, ski traversing the Wind Rivers or having a good time exploring the closest wild mountain range.

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Aimee Barnes

AMGA-Certified Rock Guide

Aimee started climbing in 1980 and guiding in 1985. She was a member of the 1990 U.S. Women’s climbing team and has competed at a World Cup level. Her professional career has been dedicated to developing the skills of new climbers, while inspiring seasoned climbers to achieve their goals. In 1995, Amy launched the Women’s Network with the “City Girls” event in City of Rocks, Idaho. Since that first event, the Women’s Network has been empowering women in climbing ever since. In the spring and fall seasons, Aimee can be found in the canyons of southeast Utah, overseeing Jackson Hole Mountain Guides’ Moab Branch.

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Heidi Wirtz

Heidi is a climber, yogi and philanthropist at heart. She is one of the country’s few prominent female adventure climbers, climbing for over twenty years, and letting her passion for adventure and exploration lead her to exotic and remote places around the world. In the US, she is known as Heidi Almighty for her bold and technical climbing as well as speed ascents in Yosemite Valley.

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The Mountain Guides

The Mountain Guides have been leading desert and mountain adventures in the Western U.S. since 1968. They offer the unique experience of discovering the vertical world with some of America's most experienced mountain guides. Accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), they run everything from climbing courses to ski mountaineering. People of all ages who seek outdoor adventure can find the Mountain Guides’ program appropriate for their ambitions.

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Jeannie Oestreicher

The experience was beautiful, challenging, and memorable. Our guide was polite and accommodating, pushing me when I seemed to need it, lending an extra hand when required.

Nora Stowell

Rachel Soeken

We love JHMG! We try and go once a year to climb with them and it is always a highlight of our year! It’s relaxing, fun, challenging and exciting! Thanks for a great trip!

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Jeannie Oestreicher

The experience was beautiful, challenging, and memorable. Our guide was polite and accommodating, pushing me when I seemed to need it, lending an extra hand when required.

Nora Stowell

Rachel Soeken

We love JHMG! We try and go once a year to climb with them and it is always a highlight of our year! It’s relaxing, fun, challenging and exciting! Thanks for a great trip!

Things to know

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.

We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Colorado, please refer to Colorado’s COVID-19 Travel Guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
What you get on this adventure:
- - An all-women team of AMGA-certified Rock Guides
  - Two full days of rock climbing
  - All technical climbing gear
What’s not included:
- - Transportation
  - Accommodations
  - Meals and snacks
  - Personal equipment
In order to participate in these guided rock climbing adventures in Colorado, you need a good level of fitness and stamina to access the climbs and climb them. The approach is approximately 5-30 minutes on uneven terrain.
Rock climbing is all about using good movement technique rather than muscling up a cliff using brute strength. To ensure you have a fun day, your guide will choose routes that best suit your skill and fitness level.
These two-day camps are for beginner to intermediate climbers looking to develop existing skills and build community with other like-minded women. Participants will be split into groups depending on experience level.

Colorado crags have plenty of options for beginner climbers. Whether you’ve never climbed before or are transitioning from the gym to outdoor climbing, your guide will customize the day to suit your skill level and objectives. With a guide by your side, you’ll learn something new, stay safe on the rocks, and most importantly, have fun!

For intermediate climbers, Colorado has loads of routes to spend the day on. Your guide will discuss your objectives as a group, and in two days, you’ll progress your multi-pitch skills with female AMGA-certified guides. Let your guides plan the weekend so you can focus on developing your skills and bond with other female participants while climbing the classic routes or best hidden gems the area has to offer.
All technical climbing equipment will be provided by your guiding service. However, if you have your own gear, feel free to bring it. You’ll need:
- - Helmet
  - Harness with a locking carabiner, belay/rappel devices
  - Crampon
  - Ropes
  - Climbing hardware (quickdraws, cam devices, stoppers, etc.)
Here’s a list of the equipment we suggest you bring:
- - Sticky rubber approach shoes (can be rented from your guiding service)
  - Rock shoes (can be rented from your guiding service)
  - Mountain boots (can be rented from your guiding service)
  - Synthetic/wool long underwear top
  - Synthetic/wool sun hoody
  - Synthetic t-shirt
  - Lightweight fleece or synthetic insulating jacket
  - Fleece or pile soft shell
  - Waterproof and breathable rain jacket with a hood
  - Down jacket
  - Medium weight synthetic/wool long underwear bottom
  - Hiking shorts
  - Synthetic climbing pants
  - Rain pants
  - Light- to medium weight warm hat (sleek enough to be worn under a helmet)
  - One light- to medium weight synthetic or fleece pair of gloves
  - Backpack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 30L bag)
  - Water bottle (2-3 L) or water hydration system
  - Sun hat or visor
  - Lunch, snacks and food you can eat on-the-go
  - Toiletries (sunscreen, lip balm, insect repellent, bug spray, toilet paper, extra pair of contact lenses, etc.)
  - Headlamp with fresh batteries
  - First aid kit (blister care, analgesic, etc.)
  - Sunglasses
  - Trekking poles — optional
  - Camera — optional
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and prices:
- - The max. guest to guide ratio for the Gym To Crag adventure is 4:1. The maximum number of participants is 8.
  - The max. guest to guide ratio for the Multi-Pitch adventure is 1:1. The maximum number of participants is 3.
  - Cost is per person and it doesn’t decrease as the group grows.
Climbing days in Colorado can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking.

Min. age requirements:
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to climb on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has climbers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Colorado Crags, most people fly into Denver International Airport, about an hour away from the rock climbing locations. From there, you can rent a car or take a taxi to your accommodation. Both rock climbing locations are positioned just outside of Boulder.

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop or a predetermined location. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.
Cancel within 48 hours of booking your trip for free, no questions asked. If you need to change your plans up to 31 days ahead of your scheduled adventure, we offer a full refund on most trips. Within 31 days we offer free date changes or the option to convert your booking to credit to use on any 57hours adventure at a later date.