Rock Climbing Day
- Real rock climbing on Colorado formations
- Top rope climbing systems and safety training
- Belaying certification and partner skills
- Rappelling techniques and practice
- Progressive climbing from beginner (5.5-5.7) to intermediate routes (5.8-5.10)
- Leave No Trace crag ethics
- Expert certified climbing instruction
- All climbing gear provided
Experience the thrill of rock climbing on real Colorado rock! This single-day adventure introduces you to climbing fundamentals, safety systems, and rope skills while scaling actual rock faces in Park and Teller County. Expert instruction ensures you build confidence and technique at the perfect pace, from your first climb to more challenging routes by day's end.
8:30 AM - Meet at Woodland Park, CO - gear check and departure
9:15 AM - Arrive at climbing area - safety overview and equipment familiarization
10:00 AM - Fundamental climbing techniques and first climbs (beginner routes)
12:00 PM - Lunch break
12:30 PM - Belaying instruction
1:30 PM - Progressive climbing on moderate routes
2:45 PM - Depart for Woodland Park
3:30 PM - Arrival and pickup at Woodland Park, CO
Location: Woodland Park, CO (specific address provided upon registration)
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Woodland Park, CO (same as pickup)
Time: 3:30 PM
Required:
- Water bottles (minimum 2 liters total)
- Lunch and snacks for the day
- Sturdy closed-toe shoes (athletic shoes acceptable; hiking boots ideal)
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Sunglasses
- Layered clothing (base layer, insulation layer, outer layer)
- Hat for sun protection
Recommended:
- Small backpack for personal items
- Extra snacks and electrolyte drinks
- Camera
- Personal medications
- Hand sanitizer
- Lip balm with SPF
What NOT to Bring
- Cotton clothing (especially jeans)
- Flip-flops or open-toed shoes
- Valuable jewelry
- Excessive electronics
- Glass containers
- Personal climbing gear (all provided)
✅ All climbing equipment (harnesses, helmets, ropes, carabiners, etc.)
✅ Expert certified climbing instruction
✅ Safety equipment and systems
✅ Transportation from Woodland Park to climbing sites
❌ Lunch (bring your own)
❌ Personal items and clothing
❌ Transportation to/from Woodland Park meeting location
❌ Gratuities for guides (optional)
Time: 8:15-8:30 AM
Location: Woodland Park meeting point (address provided upon registration)
Required:
- Signed waiver (emailed prior to program)
- Emergency contact information
- Medical information form
- Photo ID for adult participants or parent/guardian
- Ages: 11-18 (youth programs) or all ages (family programs)
- Group Size: Small ratios maintained for safety and personalized instruction
- Weather: Program runs in most weather conditions; severe weather may result in rescheduling
- Physical Requirements: Moderate fitness level; ability to hike short distances with gear
- Experience Level: No prior climbing experience necessary
- Safety: All participants must follow guide instructions and safety protocols
- Locations vary based on weather and group skill level throughout Park and Teller County
Participant Cancellations
Partial Refund (50%)
- 15+ days before program start: 50% refund of program fee
- Medical emergencies: 50% refund with doctor's note
No Refund
- 14 days or less before program start: No refund available
- No-shows: No refund available
Weather Cancellations by XP Adventure
- Severe weather: Program for the day may be cancelled if programming cannot be safely conducted
- Notification: Participants notified by 7:00 AM on program day
- Minor delays: Programs may start late or end early with alternative activities
- Activity changes: Activities may be modified or substituted based on weather conditions for safety
How to Cancel
- Contact XP Adventure at www.xpadventure.org, info@xpadventure.org, or the guide of your trip with participant name and program.