Route Development Basics, "How to Bolt Your Own Route" with Denver Mountain Guiding

When? TBD, 8am to 3pm

Where? Clear Creek Canyon

Full Overview: Led by Denver Mountain Guiding Owner, Kevin Capps, participants will explore the rules and ethics of bolting in Colorado, as well as key considerations before drilling. The course covers selecting a route, using essential equipment like drills and bolts, proper hole drilling and bolt placement, working from a fixed line, and cleaning a route. Rope ascension techniques will also be taught, and every participant will have the opportunity to contribute to bolting, cleaning, and naming a new route in the canyon. This clinic maintains a maximum 4:1 participant-to-guide ratio.

Pricing:

• 1 person: $480
• 2 people: $270 each
• 3 people: $180 each
• 4 people: $150 each

Prerequisites: Must have a genuine love for climbing and know how to top rope belay

Equipment: Please bring any personal gear you have, including a helmet, harness, climbing shoes, chalk bag, belay device; all additional materials needed will be provided.

Have Questions?

Join our WhatsApp community and request access to the private "How to Bolt Your Own Route" chat in the "General" channel. Once you're in, Kevin Capps, owner of Denver Mountain Guiding, will be available to answer your questions.