Rock climbing has become one of THE sports of the 2000's and OWA is at the forefront of providing solid, high level instruction and in-depth experience on some of the finest rock in North America.  Our rock climbing program is accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association and all instruction is under the direction of experienced OWA Guides.
     Programs are offered for climbers of all levels-- from entry level novices to competition sport climbers and experienced trad climbers interested in expanding their base of  knowledge. In all of our programs, instruction focuses on developing the wide array of skills required to be a responsible and successful climber including climbing technique for a variety of surfaces and types of routes, belays and belay systems, anchors and setting up top rope climbs, leading, direct aid, bouldering, multipitch climbing, rappelling, equipment use and management, physical training and mental development, dealing with emergencies, and climber safety.

Colorado Mountaineering June16-25, 2008; $1600

Wyoming Rock Trip:  This was the format for our original rock climbing trip and we just can't improve upon it much!  Limestone at Wild Iris, Sandstone at Sink's Canyon, granite cracks at Fremont Canyon and multi-pitch at Eldo-- what more can you ask for? (yes, we do know that Eldo is in Colorado- but we can hardly drive by Boulder and not stop to climb).  this program is a road trip format with nights spent near the various crags and days out on the rock. Instruction is offered in sport climbing, trad, multi-pitch, and bouldering and includes specific instruction in anchors, basic leading, anchors and mulit-pitch.  Team members should have some previous climbing experience and should be prepared to focus all their energy on what we think is some of the most thorough climbing instruction available for teenagers.  OWA can provide all climbing gear including shoes.  This instruction and climbing is geared to the level of the individuals within the group, so that each program is able to accommodate a range of skill and experience levels. Group size limited to 9 with 3 OWA rock guides.  .  Group assembles in Denver with a few nights spent at the OWA Base Camp.  June 25-July 9, 2008.  $2350

Day 1 --Arrive or meet at Denver International Airport; transfer to Vedawoo, Wyoming; camp at Vedawoo

Day 2 --Climb at the Fall Wall; ground school and orientation; night at Vedawoo

Day 3 -- Transfer to Lander Wyoming; Climb in Sinks Canyon SP; Night at Sinks Canyon

Day 4 -- Climb the Granite of Sinks Canyon; night at Sinks Canyon SP

Day 5-- Climb the Limestone at Sinks

Day 6-- Transfer to Wild Iris; Climb at the OK Corral; night at Wild Iris

Day 7--climb at the 5.10 Wall Wild Iris; night at Wild Iris

Day 8-- transfer to Fremont Canyon; steep granite crack climbing over the North platte River; night camping on Alcova Reservoir

Day 9-- Climb at Fremont Canyon; night at Alcova Reservoir

Day 10-- transfer to Boulder, Colorado; rest; night camping on private property near Boulder

Day 11-- Multi-pitch climbing at Eldorado Canyon SP; night camping near Boulder

Day 12-- Multi-pitch climbing at Eldorado Canyon SP; night camping near Boulder

Day 13-- Adventure Climbing on Forsythe Rock near Nederland; celebratory dinner at Wahoo's Tacos; pack and prepare for departure

Day 14-- Depart Denver International Airport

On Belay Rock Camp  this trip is designed for newer or first time rock climbers looking to get into the sport of rock climbing. It focuses on gaining skills and techniques that will prepare you for climbing. This is the perfect trip to get warmed up to all the terms, equipment and physical movement required for safely climbing rocks! Every day with be spent as various climbing locations in the Base Camp area and an ample opportunity to increase your climbing difficulty level as the week progresses  July 13-20, 2008 $1150

  

Colorado Rock Trip  is back again to fill out our full range of summer offerings.  This is the full realm of rock climbing at some of our favorite Colorado locations including 11 Mile Canyon, Penitente, Shelf Road, the Tarryalls and the big stone of Eldorado Canyon.  Bouldering, sport, trad, and multi-pitch along with intensive instruction in anchors, leading and other technical skills.  Time is spent both at Base Camp and on the road with camping near the various crags.  No experience required with options for beginners through advanced climbers each day.  July 20-Aug 2, 2008 $2000

Itinerary --

Day 1 -- Arrive Base Camp; orientation and opening campfire, night at OWA Base Camp (noted below as BC)

Day 2-- Ground School at the Valley of the Chickens; night at BC

Day 3-- Sport and traditional climbing at Feral Petunia; night at BC

Day 4-- Multi-pitch instruction at Cro-Magnon; Night at BC

Day 5-- Multi-pitch climbing at 11 mile canyon; night camping at TR

Day 6-- Crack Climbing instruction at Turkey Rocks; night at TR

Day 7 steep sport routes at Shelf Road; camp at Shelf Road CG

Day 8--  Climbing at Shelf ; night at Shelf Road CG

Day 9-- Climb at Witches Canyon; night at PC

Day 10 Transfer to Boulder, Colorado; Rest Day; boulder at the Bear Boulders; night at private camping near Nederland

Day 11-- Adventure Climbing on Forsythe Rock near Nederland; night in Nederland

Day 12-- Multi-pitch climbing at Eldorado Canyon SP; night in Nederland

Day 13-- Multi-pitch climbing at Eldorado Canyon SP; prepare for departure, closing campfire; night at OWA BC

Day 14-- Departure to Denver airport.

Climbing at Fremont canyon

Wyoming Rock Trip	June 25-July 9	Coed 13-17	$2350
On Belay Rock Camp	July 13-20	Coed 14-17	$1150
Colorado Rock Trip	July 20-Aug 2	Coed 14- 17	$2000

OWA's Rock Climbing program is accredited by the
American Mountain Guides Association.