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Group of people being guided on a rock climb on a sandstone cliff in Red Rock, NV on a climbing course with a guide below.

Rock Climbing “Friendtorship” Course

Level up your climbing with expert instruction, technical skill-building, and mentorship in the stunning sandstone canyons of Red Rock, Nevada.

FOR: Everyone Welcome- No Jerks Allowed
LOCATION: Red Rock, Nevada
COURSE DATE: October 4-7, 2025

  • $1350 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.

  • Beginnner to Difficult
    Climbing Grades: 5.6 to 5.10

  • 4 Days Total

    • 3 Days- guided climbing

    • 1 Day- free day (climb, rest, do Vegas things!)

  • Come rock climb on the iconic sandstone of Red Rock Canyon, Nevada. This course blends hands-on skill-building with personalized mentorship—whether you're new to outdoor climbing, refining systems, or stepping into multi-pitch terrain.

    Join solo to meet new partners or bring your longtime rope mate to level up together. Group camping is included (meals not provided). Ideal for newer climbers and those looking to advance their skills. (Min 4, Max 8 climbers)

  • Included

    • 3 days of guided rock climbing by IFMGA Mountain Guides in partnership with The Mountain Guides, an authorized concessionaire

    • 4:1 guest to guide ratio for 2 days & 2:1 for 1 day

    • 5 nights of camping at a group site

    • 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

    • Camping supplies and equipment

    • Personal climbing clothing and equipment per the equipment list

    • Rock climbing shoes (if you don’t own them let us know- we might be able to round some up!)

    • Travel and rescue insurance (highly recommended!)

    • Transportation to/from/in Nevada

    • Guide gratuity

    • Incurred costs by leaving a trip early

    • Incurred costs as a result of force majeure

A woman climbing a steep rock face wearing a white helmet, black jacket, and climbing gear in Unaweep Cayon on a fall day with with a blue sky and clouds above.

Rock Climbing Independence Course

Build your skills with two days of rock climbing instruction in Southwest Colorado.

LOCATION: Southwest, Colorado
COURSE DATE: September 14-15, 2025

  • $790 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: 5.6 to 5.10

  • 2 Days

  • Join us for two days of rock climbing in Southwest Colorado! This course will help you build the skills and competence you need to climb independently or take on bigger objectives. Whether you're just starting out or looking to solidify your systems, we'll focus on foundational techniques, technical ropework, and partnership building—all tailored to your personal goals.

    All abilities and body sizes are welcome. NJA (No Jerks Allowed). (Min 3, Max 6 climbers)

  • Included:

    • 2 days of guided rock climbing by IFMGA Mountain Guides

    • 3:1 guest to guide ratio 

    • Climbing harness and helmet

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

    • Land use fees

    • $10/pp of rent paid to theBoys and Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe

    Not Included:

    • Personal snacks/food

    • Personal climbing clothing and equipment per the equipment list

    • Rock climbing shoes (if you don’t own them let us know- we might be able to round some up!)

    • Travel and rescue insurance (highly recommended!)

    • Lodging in Colorado

    • Transportation to/from/in Colorado

    • Guide gratuity

    • Incurred costs by leaving a trip early

    • Incurred costs as a result of force majeure

Three women wearing climbing helmets and using climbing ropes on a multi-pitch rock climbing, smiling at the camera.

Rock Climbing “Friendtorship” Course

Sharpen your skills and build climbing competence with three days of guided instruction and hands-on mentorship in the stunning Ouray area.

FOR: Women, Non-binary, and Trans folks and Allies
LOCATION: Ouray/Silverton, Colorado
COURSE DATE: June 27-June 29, 2025

  • $1185 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: 5.4 to 5.10

  • 3 Days

  • Join us for three days of rock climbing on the diverse stone of the Ouray area! This course blends hands-on skill-building with personalized mentorship, meeting you where you are—whether you're learning the basics, refining your systems, or exploring multi-pitch techniques. With a supportive crew and expert coaching, we’ll build competence on the rock and forge new belay-tionships along the way.

    Ideal for newer climbers and experienced folks looking to level up their climbing. (Min 3, Max 6 climbers)

  • Included:

    • 3 days of guided rock climbing by IFMGA Mountain Guides

    • 3:1 guest to guide ratio 

    • Climbing harness and helmet

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

    • Land use fees

    • $10/pp of rent paid to the Boys and Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe

    Not Included:

    • Personal snacks/food

    • Personal climbing clothing and equipment per the equipment list

    • Rock climbing shoes (if you don’t own them let us know- we might be able to round some up!)

    • Travel and rescue insurance (highly recommended!)

    • Lodging in Colorado

    • Transportation to/from/in Colorado

    • Guide gratuity

    • Incurred costs by leaving a trip early

    • Incurred costs as a result of force majeure

Rock N’ Ride Camp

Join us for a first of its kind women and genderqueer mountain biking and rock climbing camp! This camp is run in collaboration with Singletrack Addict.

FOR: Women and Genderqueer Climbers and Moutain Bikers
LOCATION: Red Rock, Nevada
COURSE DATE: November 3-8, 2025

  • $2990 pp

    We are working with Singletrack Addict to secure scholarships for this program. Reach out for more info.

  • Introductory to Advanced
    From never-evers to seasoned climbers and mountain bikers.

  • 6 Days Total

    • 4 Days- guided climbing and mountain biking

    • Plus Arrival and Departure Day

  • Description

    This is a skills-based camp designed for women and genderqueer climbers and bikers, led by highly trained guides with deep experience in technical instruction and guiding. Whether you're trying something new, sharpening existing skills, or just looking for a solid crew to ride and climb with. From first-timers to seasoned athletes, we’ll meet you where you're at and provide you with tools to continue building your skillset.

    What to expect:
    🚴‍♀️ Mountain Biking: Their PMBIA-certified coaches will work with you on everything from foundational skills to advanced technique—body position, braking, cornering, and line choice—on a variety of terrain at Bootleg Canyon and Mount Charleston. 

    🌄 Rock Climbing: AMGA/IFMGA Certified Mountain Guides will tailor instruction and guiding to your goals and experience—from belay and movement basics to gear placement, anchor building, and multi-pitch systems in Red Rock National Conservation Area. 

    🏕️ Camping: We’ll base out of Red Rock Canyon Campground. Expect shared meals, full days, and relaxed evenings around camp. 

    🤝 Future Partners: This trip will bring together a crew of like-minded climbers and riders. It’s a chance to build new skills and new partnerships for future adventures.

    Come spend time in the desert with expert guides and a supportive group. All experience levels, fitness levels, and body sizes are welcome. (Min 12, Max 16 climbers and bikers)

    How the trip works!

    Day 0- Monday, Nov 3

    • Arrival and camp set-up 

    • Dinner- on your own

    • Optional- campfire hang

    Day 1 – Tuesday, Nov 4

    • Breakfast

    • Singletrack Addict and Moxie will split the groups in half: 8 participants will mountain bike and 8 will climb single pitch—for the full day

    • Tailored instruction to meet your individual needs

    • Group dinner and optional campfire hangout

    Day 2 – Wednesday, Nov 5

    • Breakfast

    • Groups switch: if you biked on Day 1, you’ll climb today, and vice versa- 8 participants will mountain bike and 8 will climb single pitch for the full day

    • Tailored instruction to meet your individual needs

    • Group dinner and optional campfire hangout

    • Based on your preferences and our expertise, we’ll assign you to Day 3 and 4 activities with a mix of biking, single pitch, and multi-pitch climbing options.

    Day 3 – Thursday, Nov 6

    • Full-day guided sessions- 3 options: mountain biking (8 spots), single pitch climbing (4 spots), or multi-pitch climbing (4 spots)

      • Moxie and Singletrack Addict will assign groupings and activities for this day based on your input in the trip registration form and our expertise. 

      • There are enough biking and single-pitch spots to ensure everyone gets meaningful instruction and adventure on both days.

    • Expect longer objectives and focused coaching/mentorship to apply what you’ve built in the first two days

    • Group dinner and optional campfire hangout

    Day 4 – Friday, Nov 7

    • Full-day guided sessions- 3 options: mountain biking (8 spots), single pitch climbing (4 spots), or multi-pitch climbing (4 spots)

      • Moxie and Singletrack Addict will assign groupings and activities for this day based on your input in the trip registration form and our expertise. 

      • There are enough biking and single-pitch spots to ensure everyone gets meaningful instruction and adventure on both days.

    • Expect longer objectives and focused coaching to apply what you’ve built in the first two days

    • Closing Group Dinner and Campfire and group Q&A at 6:30 PM to close out the trip

    Day 5 – Friday, Nov 8

    • Breakfast

    • Folks head home or independently organize a continued adventure with new friends!

  • Included

    • 4 Days of rock and/or mountain biking guiding and instruction by AMGA/IFMGA Certified Mountain Guides and PMBIA/GSMBC Certified Instructors

      • All guiding and instruction related to mountain biking will be provided by Singletrack Addict.

      • All guiding and instruction related to rock climbing will be provided by Sheldon Kerr and Kristin Arnold of  Moxie Mountain Guides  as employees of, and through, authorized permittee and trusted partner The Mountain Guides (TMG)- we may add an additional TMG guide if needed.

      • Moxie and Singletrack addict will secure a group campsite. By registering, participants agree to camp at their own risk. 

    • Meals/Snacks

      • 4 Dinners (Tuesday - Friday)

      • 4 Lunches (Tuesday -  Friday)

      • 5 Breakfast (Tuesday- Saturday)

      • Non-alocoholic beverages

      • Snacks (bring your own energy bars and Gu)

    • Climbing Equipment (harness, helmet)

    • Group Biking Equipment

    • Group Climbing Equipment (Ropes, protection)

    • Group Campsite for 5 nights

    • Permit and Land Use Fees

    Not Included

    • Monday Night dinner (11/3)

    • Specialized snacks (eg: energy gels, hydration mix, energy bars, etc.) 

    • Alcoholic Beverages

    • Personal Camping Equipment (per the camping equipment list)

    • Additional Climbing Equipment (per the rock climbing equipment list)

    • Additional Mountain Bike Equipment (per the mountain biking equipment list)

    • Mountain Bike (rent/demo bikes from Trek $100/day)

    • Transportation to/fom/in Nevada

    • Travel and rescue insurance (highly recommended! eg: provider linked)

    • Guide gratuity

    • Incurred costs by leaving a trip early

    • Incurred costs as a result of force majeure