Climbing the Flat Irons
Overview
The Mountain Guides Colorado takes pride in offering guided climbs of the Flatirons. Nestled into the hillsides south of Boulder, CO, these angled plates dominate the skyline with long east-facing slabs on sculpted, red sandstone. With over 1,000 feet of moderate climbing, the Flatirons host the longest and best beginner multi-pitch climbs in the country! In addition to the moderately angled east faces, hundreds of steep and unique climbs hide among the trees on the flanks and backsides of these behemoth rocks. Once you are up in these enchanted forests, it’s easy to forget how close you are to the Front Range. The Flatirons have a number of different routes. The majority are medium-length, traditionally protected multi-pitch climbs. Most trips last eight hours. We choose routes based on your abilities and goals. Prior multi-pitch climbing experience or instruction is required to participate in our Group Climbs.
Private Climbs
Our Private Climbs are best for people looking to get the most out of the day. Our guides will work with you to come up with an itinerary based on your skills and agenda and deliver personalized coaching and instruction to help you achieve your climbing goals.
$525 for one, $335 / person for two and $275 / person for any group of three or more.
Please read through our policies by visiting this page.
For your safety and comfort, bring synthetic and or natural fiber clothing for insulation. Cotton is NOT recommended and down must be kept dry. Clothing should be able to layer without encumbering your movement.
Footwear
Objective Dependent – Scarpa footwear is available at Jackson Hole Mountain Guides for rent. JHMG also carries a selection of rock shoes for rent.
- Sticky Rubber Approach Shoes: required for all mid-summer climbs (mid-July through Sept). Guide Pick: Scarpa Crux (Available for rent)
OR
- Mountain Boots: Trips before July 15, require a crampon-compatible mountain boot. Guide Pick: Scarpa Zodiac Tech (Available for rent)
- Rock Shoes for technical rock routes (Available for rent)
Upper Layers
- Synthetic/Wool Long Underwear Top
OR
- Synthetic/ Wool Sun Hoody – Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear Crater Lake Hoody
- Synthetic T-shirt
- Insulating Jacket: lightweight fleece or synthetic
- Soft Shell: fleece or pile
- Rain Jacket: waterproof/breathable with hood.
Bottom Layers
- Synthetic/Wool Long Underwear Bottom
- Hiking Shorts
- Synthetic Climbing Pant
- Rain Pant
Accessories
- Hat: lightweight to medium weight warm hat – sleek enough to be worn under a helmet
- Gloves: one lightweight to medium weight pair – synthetic or fleece material. If snow route, shell also recommended.
On the Trail
- Back Pack: internal frame 30 Liter capacity (2000 cu in)
- Water Bottles (2-3 L/Qt.) Or H2O Hydration system
- Dark Sunglasses
- Extra Pair Contact Lens
- Sun Hat or visor
- Sunscreen (35+SPF)
- Lip Balm
- Insect Repellent (until early August)
- Headlamp, Fresh batteries
- First Aid: minimal – blister care, analgesic, etc.
- Lunch and Snacks
Optional Items
- Trekking Poles
- Camera
Cold Weather Considerations:
Early and late-season temperatures require warmer clothing. You may consider additional clothing if you get cold easily or if it is unusually cold or windy.
- Down Jacket
- Vest
- Medium-weight long underwear
**Jackson Hole Mountain Guides supplies all the rock climbing gear, harnesses, helmets, locking carabiners & belay/rappel devices, crampons, and ice axes. However, you are welcome to bring your own equipment. Please coordinate with our office for gear checks. Backpacks, rock shoes, and boots can all be rented & purchased in our Jackson office.