alpine CLIMBING

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A women lead climbs alpine rock with her partner lead belaying her in Colorado.

Alpine Climbing “Friendtorship” Course

Climb alpine classics. Receive expert instruction. Enjoy four unforgettable days.

FOR: Women, Non-binary, and Trans folks and Allies
LOCATION: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
COURSE DATE: August 2-5, 2025

  • $2275 pp

    Mountain adventures for all isn’t just a tagline—it’s our commitment. Moxie offers scholarships to help make guiding and instruction more accessible.

  • Beginner to Advanced
    Climbing Grades: up to 5.9

  • 4 Days/3 Nights

    • 1 day in the Boulder area

    • 3 days/2 nights in RMNP

  • Description

    Join us for four days of skill-building, mentorship, and classic alpine climbing in Colorado! We’ll kick things off with a day of climbing in the Boulder area to dial in movement, rope systems, and communication. Then we’ll head into Rocky Mountain National Park for three days and two nights of climbing and camping in the alpine.

    This course is designed to help you move faster and more competently in the mountains. Whether you're breaking into alpine climbing or looking to level up, our IFMGA Mountain Guides will meet you where you're at and help you build confidence through competence.

    Pending weather, conditions, and groups goals, routes may be climbed on formations such as:

    • Notchtop

    • Spearhead

    • Petit Grepon

    • Sharkstooth

    • Flatirons

    Participation Requirements

    Climbers should be able to hike up 2,000ft per day, over six miles, on uneven terrain, with an overnight backpack.

    All body sizes are welcome. NJA (No Jerks Allowed).

    (Min 4/Max 4 Climbers)

  • Included

    • 4 days of instruction and guided alpine climbing by IFMGA Mountain Guides.

    • 2:1 guest to guide ratio

    • 2 nights of backcountry camping in RMNP on days 2 & 3

    • Climbing harness and helmet

    • Group climbing equipment (ropes, anchor material, rock protection)

    • Land use fees

    • $10/pp of rent paid to a local Indigenous group

    Not Included

    • Personal snacks/food

    • Backcountry/camping supplies and equipment

    • Personal climbing clothing and equipment per the equipment list

    • Travel and rescue insurance (highly recommended!)

    • Transportation to/from/in Colorado

    • Lodging outside of the nights explicitly stated above

    • Guide gratuity

    • Incurred costs by leaving a trip early

    • Incurred costs as a result of force majeure

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A summer view of Vestal Peak and Basin in the Weminuche Wilderness.

Women & Genderqueer Alpine Climbing Course

Join a fun, supportive group for a four-day guided climbing adventure in Colorado’s wild Weminuche Wilderness.

FOR: Women, Non-binary, and Trans folks and Allies
LOCATION: Weminuche Wilderness, Colorado
COURSE DATE: August 21-24, 2025

  • $2550 pp

    Mountain adventures for all isn’t just a tagline—it’s our commitment. Moxie offers scholarships to help make guiding and instruction more accessible.

  • Introductory to Advanced
    Climbing Grades: up to 5.7

  • 4 Days/3 Nights

  • Description

    Spend four days exploring Colorado’s remote Weminuche Wilderness on a guided alpine climbing adventure. We’ll hike into a high camp on day one, spend a day refining movement, technical systems, and possibly a hike in the field, then climb a classic alpine objective before hiking out on day four.

    With sweeping ridgelines, granite towers, and one of the most scenic backdrops in the Rockies, the Weminuche offers an unforgettable setting for a wild and rewarding climbing experience. Led by IFMGA Certified Mountain Guides, this trip is ideal for climbers looking to get off the grid and into the alpine with a fun, supportive group and expert guidance.

    Pending weather, conditions, and groups goals, routes may be climbed on formations such as:

    • Vestal Peak

    • Arrow Peak

    • Jagged Peak

    • Trinity Traverse

    Participation Requirements

    Climbers should be able to hike up 3,000ft per day, over six miles, on uneven terrain, with an overnight backpack.

    All body sizes are welcome. NJA (No Jerks Allowed).

    (Min 4/Max 4 Climbers)

    Note: For Weminuche trips, Moxie works in partnership with San Juan Expeditions (SJE), an authorized concessionaire on the San Juan National Forest. SJE is a trusted partner, and we’re excited to offer this climb through them.

  • Included

    • 4 days of instruction and guided alpine climbing by IFMGA Mountain Guides

    • 2:1 guest to guide ratio

    • 3 nights of backcountry camping

    • Climbing harness and helmet

    • Group climbing equipment (ropes, anchor material, rock protection)

    • Land use fees

    • $10/pp of rent paid to a local Indigenous group

    Not Included

    • Personal snacks/food (Moxie will provide breakfast and dinner for an additional $150pp)

    • Backcountry camping supplies and equipment

    • Personal climbing clothing and equipment per the equipment list

    • Travel and rescue insurance (highly recommended!)

    • Transportation to/from/in Colorado

    • Lodging outside of the nights explicitly stated above

    • Guide gratuity

    • Incurred costs by leaving a trip early

    • Incurred costs as a result of force majeure

SOLD OUT