Front Range Climbing Company-Best Guided Rock Climbing in Colorado

Front Range Climbing Company Colorado Rock Climbing Garden of the Gods

1370 Windmill Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Toll-Free 1-866-404-3721
Office: 719-632-5822
Fax: 719-466-9194
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What is NOGA?

• National Outdoor Guides Assocation.

What is Bouldering?

• Climbing close to the ground with out a rope, But doing very hard moves. Sometimes a matt is used at the bottom to break potential falls

What's the difference between traditional and sport climbing?

• Traditional climbing is using the rock for natural protection from a fall- cracks will hold (nuts, cams and hexes) that we carry with us and then use and remove when the second person comes up behind the first. Sport climbing is using fixed protection for avoiding a fall, like pitons and expansion bolts that stay in the rock permanently

On other climbing sites, I see people claim that can climb a 5.2 or 5.9. What does that mean?

• The scale is in 5 classes:
o Class one: Walking on a sidewalk
o Class two: Walking up a steep hill
o Class three: Walking/climbing up a steep enough hill that your hands are being used for balance
o Class four: Walking/climbing up a steep hill using your hands and a rope is needed in some cases to protect against a long fall
o Class five: The beginning of technical climbing using feet, hands for progress and a rope for the protection. it is broken up into numbers and letters 5.0 to 5.15- when 5.10 starts the breakdown goes even further into letters 5.10a, 5.10b, 5.10c and so on up to 5.15a

Can I make money in rock climbing, like in other extreme sports?

•Yes, but it is very difficult. Only the elite get paid to climb

How does rock affect the climb? Is there an ideal type of rock?

• None that is ideal, climbers will have their favorites or preferences

If I want to start climbing, what equipment do I need (minimum)?

• Harness, shoes, locking beaners, rope and slings. It would also help to take our Introduction to Rock Climbing class

What do I need to know to be a lead climber?

• Self control and plenty of experience. Once again, it would help to take our Lead Climbing class

Do I need a permit or license to climb?

• No, not yet anyway

Can I climb alone or do I need a partner?

• Yes, you can climb alone but it takes a lot of time and practice with a partner to become safe.

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Climbing Information and Forums:
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	Access Fund, Conservation of Climbing Enviroments
	ABC of Rock Climbing
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	Colorado Springs Rock Ratz
	Mount Aconcagua: climbing and trekking expeditions
	Solid Rock Gym
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	The Outdoor Directory
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