teller county climbing

Teller County and the surrounding area offer incredible year-round climbing, from granite rock routes and secluded bouldering to winter ice climbing. Turkey Rocks is a local favorite for classic granite crack climbing, while Eleven Mile Canyon offers dramatic granite walls, established climbing routes, bouldering, and opportunities for ice climbing when winter conditions are right. With rugged formations scattered throughout the surrounding national forest, climbers can find everything from an afternoon adventure to a full day in the mountains.

Pikes Peak Alpine School

PPAP is Glass Peak Retreats go to for guided climbing in Teller County. Guiding climbers since 1989, their AMGA/IFMGA-trained guides offer adventures for a range of experience levels, including top rope, sport, trad, bouldering, ice and multi-pitch climbing at spectacular nearby destinations such as Turkey Rock and Eleven Mile Canyon. From learning the basics to tackling classic granite routes, it’s an incredible way to experience the rugged landscape surrounding Teller County