Garden of the Gods: Private ½ Day
Groups up to 8 people • 4 Hours • All Ages • All skill levels
What to Expect
Climb your way around the Garden and have an unforgettable adventure!
The four-hour "Vertical Limit" climbing trip offers lots of climbing, and is tailored to any skill level for beginner through advanced climbers. Learn basic rock climbing skills, including equipment, knots, belaying, descending, and climbing movement.
Have a certain climb you want to do at the Garden? Remember that our four-hour trips can be custom-tailored to make your own climbing adventure.
Duration
4 Hours
What to Bring
• Water FRCC highly recommends bringing 2 quarts (2-3 Liters) of water.
• Food (Snacks / Lunch) Along with the water, keeping your body fueled throughout your trip will let you focus on climbing and not your stomach. Food a simple as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to high tech energy bars will keep you going throughout your trip.
• Small Backpack A small backpack will allow you to carry your food, water, and other items you will need for the day. A backpack versus a handbag will let you freely use your hands while moving around the climbing areas.
• Sneakers / Approach Shoes / Chaco Sandals ™ Most of the climbing areas require a slight hike from the parking area to reach your climbs. FRCC suggests a pair of sturdy sneakers, approach shoes, or Chacos™ to safely get you to the climbs. You can call our office or ask your guide if your footwear will be appropriate for your climbing destination.
• Sunscreen The sun can be intense at all of our climbing locations. FRCC recommends bringing sunscreen to prevent sunburns and other potential sun related issues.
• Sunglasses [optional] Sunglasses will help protect your eyes from the sun throughout the day.
• Camera [optional] Pictures will help you remember your trip. If you have a camera, bring it along and snap away.
• Rain Jacket Summer thunderstorms can occur at any time in Colorado. A light rain jacket will keep you dry in the event of rain.
Address
1676 S 21st St, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904
Pricing
| Single Climber | $238 |
| Group of 2 Climbers | $355 |
| Group of 3 Climbers | $418 |
| Group of 4 Climbers | $468 |
| Group of 5 Climbers | $599 |
| Group of 6 Climbers | $663 |
| Group of 7 Climbers | $735 |
| Group of 8 Climbers | $806 |
Cancellation Policy
Guest Cancellations
nMore than 72 hours before trip start time: Guests may cancel for a full refund or reschedule at no charge, subject to availability.
nWithin 72 hours of trip start time: Payments are nonrefundable and may not be credited or transferred.
nNo-shows, late arrivals, or early departures: No refund, credit, or rescheduling is available.
Guests who arrive late may participate in the remaining portion of the trip only when doing so does not compromise safety, guide staffing, permits, or the day's itinerary.
nIllness, injury, travel delays, personal emergencies, or plan changes: Treated as guest cancellations. Travel insurance is recommended.
FRCC may, at its sole discretion, make exceptions in documented extraordinary circumstances. Any exception does not establish a precedent for future reservations.
nFRCC Changes and Cancellations
nFRCC may modify, relocate, delay, shorten, or cancel any trip when necessary for safety, weather, wet rock, lightning, high winds, road or trail conditions, wildfire/smoke, closures, permits, guide illness/emergency, or any operational condition affecting safety.
nGuide decisions are final. A forecast alone does not automatically cancel a trip; FRCC may make a final decision before or at the scheduled meeting time as conditions develop.
If FRCC cancels a trip before it begins and cannot provide a safe, reasonable alternative (new time, date, activity, or location), the guest may choose:
nA full refund of amounts paid to FRCC; or
nA full credit toward a future FRCC trip.
If FRCC offers a safe, reasonable alternative location, time, date, or activity and a guest declines, FRCC will issue a full trip credit (valid indefinitely) minus guide wage and a $20 administrative fee. No cash refund will be due.
nIf FRCC changes a trip time and the guest is unable to reasonably reschedule due to travel or itinerary limitations, FRCC may retain the guide wage and a $20 administrative fee. Any remaining balance will be issued as a trip credit. No cash refund will be due.
Garden of the Gods / Red Rock Canyon & Wet Rock
nSandstone can be fragile after precipitation, freezing, or moisture. FRCC will not climb on wet, unstable rock. The City of Colorado Springs requests climbers refrain from visibly wet or frosted formations.
nWhen Garden of the Gods conditions are unsuitable, FRCC may relocate the trip to another appropriate area or offer a different climbing activity. A location change does not qualify for a refund provided a comparable alternative experience is offered.
nIf no safe alternative is available or FRCC cancels due to ongoing weather/wet rock and the guest cannot reschedule, the guest may select a full refund or full trip credit.
Trips Shortened After Starting
nIf a trip is delayed, modified, or ended early after starting due to safety, weather, rock conditions, guest conduct, or injury, refunds and credits are not guaranteed.
nFRCC may issue a partial credit at its discretion when a trip is materially shortened solely due to FRCC’s operational decision and no reasonable alternative can be provided.
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