SouthWest Adventure Guides • Durango CO • 800-642-5389 or [email protected]  

Indian Creek Crack Climbing

Overview | Indian Creek | Black Canyon | Red Rocks, NV

2008/2009 Desert Rock Clinics

  • Fall 2008 Dates: October 11 - 12; October 18 - 19; November 1- 2; November 8 - 9
  • Spring 2009 Dates: March 28 - 29; April 4 - 5; April 11- 12 ; April 18 - 19
  • Cost: $450
  • Client-to-Guide Ratio: 3:1
  • *Includes gourmet dinner on Saturday night!*
  • General Information

    Our programs and climbing instruction will focus on helping you gain crack climbing proficiency in the most efficient manner. Hand jams, fist jams, finger locks, arm bars, and all the latest techniques that are used to crack climb will be introduced, discussed, practiced, and eventually mastered. It's certainly not the easiest climbing in the world, but a few days in the Creek will do wonders for your climbing ability no matter what your favorite type of climbing may be (traditional, sport, ice). We employ some of the best climber's and guides in the business, so send us an email or call 1-800-642-5389 to work out the details of your instruction.

    Who's My Guide?

    Our guides for climbing and instruction at Indian Creek include Steve Crowthers, Keeton Disser, Dave LaRocco and Gary Falk. These guys, and gals, are some of the best Creek climbers around, and have the rack to prove it! Let them show you the basics on climbs like:

    • Chocolate Corner (5.9)
    • Generic Crack (5.10-)
    • Incredible Hand Crack (5.10)
    • 3 AM Crack (5.10)
    • Supercrack (5.10)
    • Binou's Crack (5.9)
    • And many, many more!

    We can also arrange for guided climbs on Towers in the area:

    • North Six Shooter: Lightning Bolt Cracks (5.10+)
    • South Six Shooter: South Face (5.7)
    • Bridger Jack Mesa: Many climbs (5.10 - 5.11)

    When Can I Go?

    The Fall (September - November) and Spring (March - May) are typically the best seasons to climb at Indian Creek, but the winter months are also an excellent time to climb. In the winter we tend to climb at sunny crags in order to be comfortable. Temperatures in the winter can be very pleasant (mid to high 50's) but it often feels like the 70's when you're in the sun. It's a great way to get some warm weather rock climbing in during those long winter months.

    What Does It Cost?

    Per day costs for Private Instruction:

    • $350 for 1:1, $125 for each additional person

    Per day costs for Tower Climbs:

    • $350 for 1:1, $500 for 2:1

    Trip Cost Includes: Guiding and instruction, all technical climbing gear (ropes, harness, helmet, etc.). Rock climbing shoes are available to rent. We can also arrange for transportation to and from Indian Creek for an added cost.

    Not Included: Hotel costs before, during or after the courses. 3% land use surcharge, trip cancellation insurance, personal climbing or camping equipment, or gratuities.

    Registration and Cancellation: You will need to fill out our Domestic Registration Form, cancellation policy agreement, and liability waiver, and send it to us with a 50% deposit as early as possible prior to the trip date. Balance is due on the first day of the course. Please click on our Registration/Travel link to access the required forms.

     
     



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    Operating under special use permit in the Rio Grande - San Juan National Forest and the Grand Mesa - Uncompahgre National Forest - Wrangell St. Elias National Park - Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - Indian Creek BLM. Southwest Adventure Guides LLC provides services and employment opportunities regardless of an individual's ethnic or cultural heritage, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or physical handicap.