Rock Climbing Instruction: Lander
Lander area cliffs offer a variety of quality routes on which to learn climbing. You can start with the basics on the friendly limestone boulders and short climbs in Sinks Canyon, and progress to sport climbing technique on the dolomite crags, crack technique on the granite, and multi-pitch routes on the sandstone walls. We offer a full spectrum of climbing classes, on an as-requested basis, throughout the spring, summer, and fall seasons. Classes take place either at Sinks Canyon or Wild Iris.
Jackson Hole Mountain Guides provides harnesses, helmets, belay devices, ropes, protection, and anchors. Climbing shoes can be rented the day before class at Wild Iris Mountain Sports. Call our Jackson office, 307.733.4979 or 800.239.7642, to book all Lander area classes.
Where and When
Our rendezvous place is in front of Wild Iris Mountain Sports on Main Street in Lander, unless other arrangements have been made. We will meet at 8:30am; please confirm the time and place with the guide beforehand. Come prepared for a full day of outdoor climbing; bring a pack with lunch, 2-3 quarts of water, and enough extra clothes and rain gear to be out for the day. Click here to view the equipment list in PDF format. Typically classes will be done by 4:30pm.
Introduction to Climbing
If you have never climbed or just want to brush up your basic skills, this class is for you. During this introduction to rock climbing you will learn basic climbing terminology and commands, knots, belay and rope skills, and learn the fundamentals of climbing technique and movement. Once you experience life in the vertical world, you will be hooked! Available both as half-day and full-day.
- Full day: $300 (private); $200pp/2; $160pp/3.
- Half-day: $175 (private); $140pp/2; $110pp/3
Sport Climbing
An introduction to safe sport climbing, this class will cover belaying lead climbers, bolt clipping techniques, and anchor threading, as well as tips to improve your climbing technique.
- Full day: $300 (private); $200pp/2; $160pp/3.
- Half-day: $175 (private); $140pp/2; $110pp/
Designed for the experienced climber, we will customize the class to your skill level and interest. Topics may include multi-pitch skills, placing and pulling gear, anchors and lead climbing. This is a great opportunity to advance your movement and technical skills in a beautiful setting.
- Full day: $300 (private); $200pp/2; $160pp/3.
- Half-day: $175 (private); $140pp/2; $110pp/3.