Pikes Peak Alpine School
ClinicWorld-Class Climbing & Mountaineering Instruction for Over 30+ Years in Colorado Springs and Beyond. Rock Climb Colorado Springs.
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About this clinic
Elevate your climbing and mountaineering abilities with Pikes Peak Alpine School, based in Poncha Springs, CO. This established alpine training program has provided expert instruction and guiding services since 1989, focusing on building essential technical skills and confident decision-making. Pikes Peak Alpine School offers safety-focused climbing instruction in real mountain terrain. Participants benefit from small-group courses led by AMGA Certified Guides and Instructors, including IFMGA Mountain Guides, ensuring high-quality, personalized training. Learn foundational and advanced climbing techniques from world-class professionals in a structured environment. This specialized clinic is designed to enhance safety and proficiency for climbers at all levels.
What kids love
- World-Class Climbing & Mountaineering Instruction
- Guiding climbers since 1989
- Expert, safety-focused alpine instruction
- Small-group courses
- AMGA Certified Guides and Instructors
- IFMGA Mountain Guides
Upcoming sessions
A 2-part course designed for families and kids to transition from gym climbing to outdoor crag climbing.
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Learn more / RegisterPast sessions
This course teaches climbers the skills needed to transition to the multi-pitch world, focusing on efficient and safe climbing and descent of longer routes.
Learn more / RegisterThis 1-day course teaches proper and safe lead climbing on bolted routes, including new systems and techniques for efficiency and safety.
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Learn more / RegisterThis course teaches advanced ski mountaineering skills including rope work, anchors, and steep terrain transitions for accessing difficult snow-covered peaks and couloirs.
Learn more / RegisterThis course teaches techniques to improve safety and efficiency in steep snow gullies, taking place in alpine terrain above 11,500′ on Pikes Peak.
Learn more / RegisterThis course teaches the fundamentals of snow climbing and travel in alpine terrain on Pikes Peak, suitable for climbers new to mountaineering or hikers extending their 14er season.
Learn more / RegisterThis course introduces basic concepts, techniques, and skills for ski mountaineering, focusing on safe access to snow-covered peaks and ridges.
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