ROCK

Black Canyon Climbing

World class rock climbing in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Experience true adventure climbing in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park with an AMGA Rock Guide.

At the Black your day will start with the decent.

Fun and Challenging.

Routes from 5.8 up to hard aid climbing. Most routes are 5-10 pitches in length.

POPULAR ROUTES

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Maiden Voyage

5.9, 5 , grade II

Traditional climbing black canon of the gunnison national park

Russian Arete

5.9+, 9+ pitches, grade IV

Traditional climbing black canon of the gunnison national park

Comic Relief

5.10, 8 pitches, grade III

Traditional climbing black canon of the gunnison national park

Scenic Cruise

5.10+, 10 pitches, grade IV/V

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Blackjack

5.9+ 7+ pitches, III/IV

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Ground Control to Major Tom

5.9 (5.7R), 10+ pitches, grade IV

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Journey Home

5.10 (5.9R), 7 pitches, grade IV

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Escape Artist

5.10- 7+ pitches, III

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Casually Off Route

5.9, 5+ pitches, grade II

AVAILABILITY

Trips offered April through October

PRICING

Adventurers Trip Cost Cost per
1 $549
2 $798 $399

 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Trip Length
Plan for a full day of climbing.

Group Size
Routes in the Black Canyon are climbed at 1:1 or 2:1 dependent on the objective.

Departure Time
7:30 a.m.

Meeting Location
Please discuss meeting location with your guide.

Equipment
We provide all technical equipment (harness, helmet, shoes).

Included in your trip cost

  • One day of guiding in the Black Canyon
  • Trip lead by an AMGA Rock Guide
  • All technical equipment (harness, helmet, shoes)

 

Not included in your trip cost

  • Meals/Personal snacks
  • Personal clothing and equipment
  • Accommodation
  • Transportation
  • Customary guide gratuity
  • Trip/Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
  • Incurred costs by leaving a program early
  • Incurred costs as a result of force majeure