1000/10 for my first climbing experience! I felt extremely welcomed and calm from the moment I arrived. The instructor was very well-spoken, kind, and had an incredible ability to connect with people, which made her such a solid teacher. I left feeling confident and excited to continue exploring climbing. I've participated in many different activities as a beginner, and this experience has easily been my favorite. There were moments when I felt a little fearful or unsure, but those feelings quickly went away because I knew I was in good hands. If anyone is thinking about trying climbing for the first time, this is definitely the place to go! I'll absolutely be looking to book another class with this company in the near future! read more

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Great guide, very child friendly. On time, professional, friendly, skilled, and knowledgeable. read more

Me and my brothers had an amazing time. The views were incredible. The directions Dan gave were very clear, so I felt very safe going up the mountain. The walls were challenging, but I managed to get through most of them first try. It was an amazing feeling being that high up and getting to the top of that wall read more

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Super awesome! We got Dan as a guide and he's super nice and encouraging. There's a fun 20-minute hike to the top of the mountain. Kind of muddy, but there were rocks to wipe the mud off. In the end, they provide you with a hand sanitizer bottle and sanitizing wipes plus some cool stickers! They provide you with climbing shoes with precise sizing and ropes. There are ropes that they install when you get to the climbing place. They even let you belay someone (who is lighter than you)! read more

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What a fantastic experience! Dan was a great instructor. This was our first time ever doing anything like this and he taught us the ropes (literally) and gave the confidence to get up to the top. He made us feel safe and comfortable and ultimately just have an amazing time. Highly recommend and will definitely come back and do another one. read more

Climb Denver - Rock Climbing Near Me

Mark took us out for our first outdoor climbing experience and it was memorable, fun, and well worth the money. Mark was professional and we felt safe on the rock. All equipment we needed was provided. He gave us tips and tricks on improving our skills and let us try out different pieces of equipment. He also recommended a better climbing area due to weather which we appreciated. There was multiple points of contact before the meet-up to plan and ask questions, and he was flexible about rescheduling after our flight was cancelled. He even offered pick up and drop off as we didn't have a rental car. He tailored the climbs to our skill level where we felt challenged without it being too hard. We both got many different routes in in the 4 hour time slot. Overall, awesome experience and outstanding customer service with an experienced guide. Thanks Mark!! read more

Dan and Amy were amazing! Book them as your guides for a fun, safe, and adventurous experience. They were able to accommodate all levels of climbers, from first timers to indoor enthusiasts. Thanks for a great time! read more

Awesome experience. I took my wife, 11 yo and 20 yo daughters and a friend. All of us have different climbing experience, but still generally novices. The entire team was friendly, communicative and safety oriented. We had a great time and will be back for more courses in the near future. read more

My boyfriend and I climb and we used this company when visiting Denver. Dan was a great instructor and modulated the session to fit our skill level! He is very friendly and everything was very clear, such as where to meet at. Plus the approach was easily accessible from the parking lot (and bathrooms!). Highly recommend, especially for anyone new to outdoor climbing! Great way to see Denver nature. read more

DO THIS! So fun and not hard, the BEST guide ever. We had a wonderful morning rappelling, we got so many rappels and learned so much information. This was fun and different - a great experience! read more

My 13-year old daughter and I were looking for some adventure and went rappelling with Mark. We had a great time and felt very safe! Dan was teaching a climbing group nearby and I hope to try that soon. Highly recommend for their customer service and attention to safety. read more

I ordered some practi bolts from their online store. I was nervous about shipping because I needed to get them by a certain date so I could have them to go to Thailand. I ordered a bit last minute I'm afraid. I texted at almost 11 pm and figured I would not get a reply until the next day. To my surprise, Dan texted me back immediately and assured me that my bolts would be sent out first thing in the morning and I would have them in time. What great customer service! read more

Amazing experience ! My first time rock climbing and Dan made the whole experience awesome. Golden Cliffs is a great location and I felt safe all the way through the experience. Highly recommend, I left feeling very confident and wanting to keep on climbing. I will be coming back for the other adventures and training. read more

Dan was fantastic. Had my 18 year old niece visiting from MN and she wanted to take an intro to rock climbing course. This was the perfect experience for her and took place in an area with beautiful scenery. Dan has an extensive background with teaching rock climbing and covers all the essentials. He is thorough and his attention to detail is exceptional. Safety is a priority which shows his level of professionalism. His teaching methods are clear, concise, and easy to follow. Especially for the beginner. He is personable, supportive, and makes sure that everyone is engaged and enjoying the experience. Highly recommend his course!! Becca read more

Enjoyed a great day of climbing with Dan who was professional and encouraging to our group of 7. We had many city dwellers who this was the first experience climbing. Wonderful team building event! read more

So me and a couple of my friends (who talked me into this!!) had an amazing time. I'm a big ol scaredy cat and I was treated so well and encouraged so I could actually do this! My friends had a great time too. Idk if I can do this again, but they definitely are!!! read more

Me and two of my girlfriends were out in Denver for the weekend and chose this company for our first rock climbing experience ever. Dan the Man was the best in making us feel comfortable as novices! We had a great time - our climb was challenging for sure but we felt so accomplished afterward. Views were amazing. Such a rush... and Denver climbing made it 150% worth it! read more

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Our guide, Mark, was knowledgeable and adaptable. We had beginners and true newbies climbing in our group and everyone had a great time. Safety was the first priority. Straightforward instruction brought us all up to speed quickly and then we were on our way climbing and belaying each other. North Table Mountain was a great location for an intro to climbing with the sun warming you in the morning. read more

It was my first outdoor climbing and I had an amazing time! The location was great and Dan was a thoughtful instructor. Highly recommended! I'd love to come back again for another session next time I'm in Denver. read more

This was exactly the experience I was looking for in regards to outdoor rock climbing. It was my first time ever doing outdoor and after having climbed indoor around the 5.9-5.10b grade, I was looking forward to getting my hands on some real rock. Dan was extremely informative and understanding during my emails before and was very knowledgeable and able to quickly assess my skills and took me to a few different routes that were both equally challenging and rewarding. Dan was very down to earth, easy to talk to, and a great guide. I would 100% recommend Intro to Outdoor climbing if you're interested in transitioning from indoor climbing to outdoor. read more

Whether you're learning a new skill or just out for a fun day of climbing, Denver Climbing Company is the best option out there. I took the anchor building class, and after that I was able to confidently and safely build anchors myself and start climbing outdoors. These guys are the real deal! Whatever it is you're looking for, these guys will make it happen! I'll be back! read more

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Dan ordered amazing weather & it was the PERFECT day to climb! I passed my almost 16 year old outdoor loving boy off to him & they spent 3 amazing hours climbing. Highlight of our trip. Dan is upbeat, pleasant and personable. Cool dude! read more

We loved climbing with Justin! He was super knowledgeable and helpful to us novices who have never climbed before. I can't say enough great things about this company. Dan, the owner, worked with us on creating a custom lesson to fit our schedule and budget. Definitely coming back here on our next visit to Denver! read more

This was my first time I had ever done outdoor rock climbing. After hiking up about half a mile to the rock face, Dan taught us how to properly use the climbing equipment and we were climbing within an hour. We had enough time for everyone to climb 2-3 times. I was worried about the beginners course not being challenging enough, but it was perfect. Dan emphasized on safety, and double checked every safety equipment before the climbs. It was a great experience and now we want to try some of the other courses offered. read more

Did the beginner rock climbing with my teens. The beginner rock climbing was sufficiently challenging. Dan was informative and attentive. The kids enjoyed it. read more

Dan of Denver Climbing Company is amazing!!! I've never been to Colorado before but a lot of people SWORE that I should go, saying I have a "Colorado personality." I had no idea what that meant but now that I've been to Colorado, I think it means that I'm adventuresome, friendly and just overall awesome! Yay Coloradoans (and a little pat on the back for me too)! LOL! So, when I learned that I had to go to Colorado for 3 days for training for work, I decided to fly in a few days early and make a mini-vacation out of it. And I decided that since I was going to spend these extra days in Colorado by myself, I might as well do what I want to do when I want to do it. So I booked an early flight and started to look for things to do from my bucket list and that's when it hit me: Oh holy crap! What did I get myself into? I'm SCARED! For reasons that I won't get into, I've lost a LOT of confidence in myself and am working on re-gaining it now. No, I don't have low self-esteem & yes, I like myself as a person. It's just that sometimes life just slams you hard and you find yourself quaking a little trying to get back up. That's where I was. My life was on the up and up but I was still quaking from a fall that I had earlier and didn't trust myself like I used to. A part of me started questioning whether I could accomplish the things on my bucket list. "Maybe I should wait until I'm fitter, stronger, bolder?", I thought. But then I realized that the quickest way to becoming the person that I want to be is by trying to be that person NOW. So, even though I feel like a short, weak-armed chubby chick, I decided to book a rock-climbing class with Denver Climbing Company & try a few other "firsts" too. Unfortunately, one of those "firsts" was staying at a hostel. I've always been curious but never had a friend who wanted to go to one and was scared to go by myself. I decided to stay at a hostel during my first night in CO only (I'm SO glad I didn't do more than that!). BIG. MISTAKE. My flight was delayed and I didn't make it to the hostel until 3am in the morning. I was placed in a room with 3 men -- 1 of which smelled like a skunk & snored loudly, the other whimpered and moaned in his sleep (he actually sounded like a girl having sex which is an uncomfortable thing to be listening to when you're the only girl sleeping in a room with 3 strange men), and the 3rd slept sitting up (I'm not kidding). Despite the weird situation (the skunk guy actually followed me around outside the room before I found out he was going to be one of my roommates), I was so tired that I quickly nodded off as soon as my head hit the pillow. Something must have disturbed my sleep because I woke up at around 6am and decided to use the restroom only to come back and find skunk guy in my bed. I left the hostel immediately and went and sat at a Starbucks instead. Good news: staying at a hostel is now off my bucket list so I won't have to experience that again. Bad news: I was ridiculously sleep deprived when I drove over to Table Mountain for some rock climbing. So, going outdoor rock climbing and learning a new skill when you're feeling tired, sapped of energy, and disconnected from yourself (I felt like I was watching myself try something but wasn't actually experiencing it) is not the best idea. But Dan is just so awesome that it ended up being an experience I would like to have again anyway (but maybe with more sleep, a hotel & a flight that came in at a decent hour). Dan is really knowledgeable -- so much so that other climbers could tell he knew his stuff and would go to him with questions. I trusted him with my safety and he's very laid back and encouraging too. I didn't make it all the way up during my first climb (I actually lost my grip then lost my nerve so I can attest to the fact that the equipment works!) but he didn't make me feel pressured or feel bad about myself so I made it up during my second try instead. He also went above and beyond what you normally would get. For example, he brought a camera, had us take pictures of each other, and sent us the pictures of ourselves within a couple of days free of charge! He also provided shoes for us (which made a HUGE difference) in addition to the other equipment and, when I realized that the water I brought was nasty (I brought Propel which tasted like slimy salt water -- ew!), he kindly offered me an extra bottle of water for me to drink instead. I couldn't believe how little I paid for the experience given that he spent about 4-5 hours with us. If I have the opportunity to go to Colorado again, I definitely plan on looking Dan up and taking another class with him. I highly recommend him! read more

Dan and Mark were great instructors. They really knew what they were talking about, and were fun to be taught by! All of the gear was provided and explained, safety measures were taught, and cameras on the helmet were even included with the climb. I would recommend anyone to start their climbing adventures with this company. read more

Went out of their way to help us out, made it a fun day. Did a special project for us. Fast communication, trustworthy, and very friendly and encouraging. Highly recommend! read more

I could not be more pleased with everything about this experience! Very professional, safe and fun! Highly recommend him and I'll be returning for sure! read more

Fantastic experience and great people. My 10 yr old daughter and I had a really great experience. We signed up for the Fun Climb on North Table. Neither of us had any real climbing experience other than playing around on a rock wall from time to time. Dan was great to work with and help me out as I was planning the trip and stayed in communication as our day approached. We were in a small group with two other people. The short hike up was enjoyable and our instructor, Mark, was fantastic. He was a genuinely good natured individual willing to help you learn and coach you up if you asked for tips. He did a great job working with all four of us and we all felt like we got the individual attention you hope for, but often don't get, in these types of things. In terms of going on an event like this, I also felt incredibly fortunate because Mark was great with the adults as well as my 10 yr daughter, which was fantastic. For anyone considering this, jump in and do it. You won't regret it! Thank you for a great experience, DCC. read more

I called Dan and explained that I am 5.11c gym climber from Chicago and wanted to do my first multi pitch but was concerned about altitude. Dan picked route that started with Ride The Snake, a 5.9+, where he could see how I climbed. We linked the first 2 pitches together and then stepped it up after I blazed through it. We did the Nice Ride 5.10 traverse over to the Gneiss roof which is a 5.10a/b. After pushing over the final roof and through the crimpy crux we chilled at the top and enjoyed the view before rappelling down. AWSOME super fun day!!! Dan picked a route he knew he could assess my climbing and then either retreat or push on and challenge me. I will be calling him in the future. read more

Wow! It was an amazing experience climbing with Denver Climbing Company. Dan is a wealth of knowledge and loves to share. I went climbing with my boyfriend who has very limited experience; whereas, I have climbed indoors some. We both found the experience to be fun, therapeutic, challenging and unbelievably rewarding. I will definitely be climbing again! If you're looking for a great and affordable time climbing, Denver Climbing Company is as good as it gets. -Skylar read more