Climb one of Summit County’s best crags with certified guides
3–5 hrs
Up to 6 people
Guide, Climbing gear, Transport
Climb on quality Summit County rock with a certified guide. Try top-roping for the first time or refine your skills on routes matched to your level.
No experience necessary. Minimum age is 5, with a guide-to-guest ratio up to 1:6. Half-day typically runs 3–5 hours with 8 AM or 1 PM starts.
Cancel guided trips more than 48 hours before start for a refund minus a 10% fee; no-shows are charged in full. Rescheduling is allowed up to 48 hours before guided adventures with a 10% fee. Activities run rain or shine. If the operator cancels due to unsafe conditions and cannot reschedule, you will receive a full refund. Guides may shorten or reroute for hazards or inability to complete.
No experience necessary. We have climbs for kids as young as 5, families, and advanced climbers – all experience levels.
Colorado Adventure Guides priority is keeping our patrons and students safe. Our guides and instructors are trained to recognize potentially hazardous situations; they plan and operate accordingly. Your ability to enjoy the adventure depends on your health and fitness, so it’s recommended that you are in good physical condition.
Your instructor will contact you at least 48 hours prior to your activity start date to finalize details regarding meeting location and time.
204 Ryan Gulch Rd, Silverthorne, CO 80498
With an exceptional track record spanning hiking, rafting, and rock climbing adventures, this outfitter consistently delivers through their talented guide team. Names like Jared, CJ, Tanner, Jake, Boyd, and Perry come up repeatedly, each praised for their expertise, safety focus, and ability to make adventures both educational and fun. Guides go above and beyond—lending gear to unprepared clients, spotting wildlife others miss, pacing beginners on their first 14ers, and tailoring rock climbing routes for mixed-ability families. The company shines at accommodating last-minute bookings and changes, with several reviewers noting same-day arrangements and flexible trip modifications. Whether you're tackling Quandary Peak for the first time or navigating Colorado River rapids with kids, guides strike that perfect balance of knowledgeable and laid-back. They share historical facts and trail tips while keeping the mood light and engaging. Multiple families specifically mentioned feeling safe with young children along, and first-time high-altitude hikers credited their guides with getting them safely to summits they might have otherwise turned back from.
I had a fantastic half-day rock climbing experience with Perry! He called me the day before to learn about my climbing background and discuss my expectations for the climb, which immediately made the experience feel personalized. Perry has a great teaching style, using demonstrations and fun reminders that made learning both effective and enjoyable. He did an excellent job progressively building my skills in a way that made me feel successful and confident throughout the climb. I especially appreciated that he gave me time to work through challenges on my own rather than stepping in too quickly, which really helped me learn and grow as a climber. Perry is professional, knowledgeable, and encouraging. I truly enjoyed climbing with him and am already looking forward to my next climb with him in September! He was also able to get some fun pictures of me so I could share the experience with my family.
Stacy Genovese
June 28, 2026
I had a fantastic half-day rock climbing experience with Perry! He called me the day before to learn about my climbing background and discuss my expectations for the climb, which immediately made the experience feel personalized. Perry has a great teaching style, using demonstrations and fun reminders that made learning both effective and enjoyable. He did an excellent job progressively building my skills in a way that made me feel successful and confident throughout the climb. I especially appreciated that he gave me time to work through challenges on my own rather than stepping in too quickly, which really helped me learn and grow as a climber. Perry is professional, knowledgeable, and encouraging. I truly enjoyed climbing with him and am already looking forward to my next climb with him in September! He was also able to get some fun pictures of me so I could share the experience with my family.
Stacy Genovese
June 28, 2026