About the Course
Ready to reach new heights? This thrilling 5 Days of Rock Climbing Adventure is your perfect journey into the vertical world! We'll teach you everything you need to know to become a confident, safety-conscious climber while having an absolute blast on real rock. Our exciting, hands-on approach weaves together skill-building and climbing adventures throughout each day, all while learning how to be awesome stewards of our climbing areas.
What Makes This Adventure Special:
Build Your Skills Day-by-Day - Start with the basics and watch your abilities soar! Each day brings progressively more challenging climbs, so you'll build confidence and technical skills at just the right pace
Learn While Having a Blast - Climbing safety, Leave No Trace principles, and rope skills are woven into every exciting activity throughout your adventure
5 Days of Vertical Learning - Skills and climbing time blend seamlessly together for the perfect learning experience
Safety Made Fun - We make climbing easy to understand and remember, so you'll always feel secure and confident
Real Rock Experience - Put your new skills to work on actual climbing terrain designed for your skill level
Become a Crag Hero - Learn how to protect and respect the incredible climbing areas we explore
Challenge Yourself - Push your limits in a supportive environment where you'll discover just how capable you are
This adventure creates stoked new climbers who know how to stay safe and protect our climbing areas. You'll be ready to tackle bigger challenges and more epic routes with each climbing adventure!
Locations & Logistics: Our climbing locations change based on the group's skill progression, weather conditions, and group dynamics, but will always be within an hour and a half of Denver. We primarily utilize Jefferson County Open Space and nearby State Parks, ensuring access to the perfect rock for your developing abilities. Daily pickup and drop-off is at Sloan's Lake in Denver for parent convenience.
Building Trust & Confidence: These 5-day packages are specifically designed to build trust and confidence in yourself and your peers. As we progress, so does the difficulty and complexity of our climbing challenges, ensuring continuous growth and the opportunity to challenge yourself in a supportive environment.
You'll Learn To:
Climb safely and confidently using proper techniques and equipment
Be a climbing area superhero using Leave No Trace principles
Communicate like a pro with essential climbing calls and teamwork
Master ropes, harnesses, and advanced safety systems
Appreciate and protect the incredible rock formations we climb
Push through mental barriers and celebrate your achievements
Get pumped for your next vertical challenge!
5 Days
Day 1 - April 21/23: Foundation & Safety
Climbing Grades: 5.5-5.8
Day 2 - April 28/30: Equipment & Technique
Climbing Grades: 5.7-5.9
Day 3 - May 5/7: Advanced Systems
Climbing Grades: 5.8-5.10
Day 4 - May 12/14: Advanced Climbing Skills
Climbing Grades: 5.9-5.11
Day 5 - May 19/21: Mastery & Challenge
Climbing Grades: 5.10-5.12
Your Instructor
Andy
Andy is the founder of XP Adventure and a seasoned outdoor professional dedicated to making adventure accessible to all through comprehensive skill-building education. With extensive guiding experience across activities from Alaskan ice climbing to Colorado backpacking, he empowers students to develop the foundational skills needed to confidently pursue their outdoor passions independently.




