Course Description

Ready to reach new heights? Our Introduction to Outdoor Rock Climbing one-day course is perfect for women and non-binary individuals who have experience climbing in a gym and are ready to transition their skills to outdoor rock climbing. In this course you will learn essential techniques and safety protocols, including anchor cleaning, which is the process of removing a climber’s gear from an anchor point in order to free up the anchor for other climbers, to rappel down, or to lower off of a climb. All climbing in this course will be top roping.

This course aims to build confidence while scaling real rock faces under the guidance of our experienced and certified rock technician instructors. Women’s Wilderness will provide all the climbing gear, including personal climbing gear – including harnesses, shoes, and helmets for those that do not own their own gear. This is your chance to discover the joy of climbing outdoors in a supportive and empowering environment!

Details

👥 Who: Adult women and non-binary people
🗓️ When: 8:00am-4:00pm, Friday, June 26, 2026
📍 Where: Golden, CO (exact meeting and climbing location will be shared with program registrants)
🎟️ Price: $115/130/145 sliding scale.

Course fee includes:

Professional, experienced, and certified rock climbing guides

All climbing ropes, carabiners, belay devices, and bolt board

Snacks

Gear Rental – including harness, helmet, climbing shoes, clothing, and backpacks (a link to reserve gear will be sent to registered participants closer to the program day)

⛰️ Activity level: Participants should have at least basic experience climbing in a gym before enrolling in this course. Participants will need to have the ability to walk and stand for multiple hours in a day. The approach to the climbing area from the parking are is less than 10 minutes. The climbing area is located at an elevation of 6,750 feet; the wall is a north-facing aspect, providing shade for much of the day.

What to Wear & Bring

Daypack (22L-30L)

Your lunch and additional snacks

Water (approximately 3L/100 ounces – equivalent to 3 Nalgeens)

Harness, rock climbing shoes, helmet, chalk bag (Women’s Wilderness has these items to rent, complementary, for this course)

Sun and element (rocks, bugs) protection – clothing, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray

Registered participants will receive a detailed outdoor rock climbing checklist, including guidance on what to wear and bring. Recommended clothing for outdoor rock climbing is similar to hiking clothing.

FAQ

No pets are allowed on courses, with the exception of ADA service animals being welcome.

For any questions email support@womenswilderness.org

Your Instructors

Climbing has had a positive impact on Meg’s life. She loves to spend long days outdoors, striking a balance between epic-ing and relaxing in the mountains. Some of her favorite memories have been in the Mendenhall Towers of Alaska, Peru’s Cordillera Blanca, Castle Valley Utah, and Mallorca. But more important than the place or the objective, it’s about how and who we get to share our experiences with! She loves exploring new perspectives, supporting climbers in their mountain goals, and occasionally sending the gnar. She is an AMGA Certified Rock Guide, Apprentice Alpine Guide, Ice Instructor and EMT in Colorado.