Is This Program Right For My Child?
Cirque Scramblers is ideal for kids who are curious about climbing, enjoy being outside, and are excited to move, play, and try new things. No prior climbing experience is necessary, just a willingness to participate, listen, and be part of a supportive group environment.
Instruction/Supervision
All sessions are led by professional climbing instructors from Cirque Guides with extensive experience working with youth in outdoor settings. Our instructors prioritize safety, encouragement, and age-appropriate skill development.
Trip Length
Drop off at 2:30pm – 2:45pm
Pick up at 4:30pm – 4:45pm
Group Size
This program is limited to 8 children.
Meeting Location
Outdoor climbing areas in and around Durango, Colorado. Specific meeting locations will be shared with registered families prior to each session. All locations are within 15–20 minutes of town.
Equipment List
Cirque Guides will provide technical climbing equipment, including:
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Climbing harness
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Helmet
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Ropes and safety systems
Please bring your own climbing shoes. Participants should come dressed for outdoor movement with weather-appropriate clothing, closed-toe shoes, water, and a snack.
Weather Policy
Climbing programs will run in a wide range of weather conditions, and we do not cancel simply due to light rain or cooler temperatures—these can often make for memorable and engaging days outside. Please come prepared with appropriate layers, including a warm layer, rain shell, optional light gloves & extra socks. Safety is always our top priority. Programs will be canceled or adjusted in the event of hazardous conditions such as thunder & lightning, sustained heavy rain that compromises climbing & rock quality, high winds, or snow/ice.
Each group will be offered one weather-related makeup day per session, which will be scheduled based on availability. If a cancellation is necessary, your guide or program coordinator will notify you
- Primarily 12-24 hours beforehand if clearly bad,
- and make the final call the morning-of the session before 10AM.
Transportation Policy
Cirque Guides does not provide transportation for participants. Parents or guardians are responsible for drop-off and pick-up at the designated meeting location.
In the event of changing weather or other circumstances requiring an early end to the program, parents/guardians are expected to be available for prompt pick-up from the field location.
