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.
Price quotes are per person in groups of two or more. All classes are available on a private basis. Call our Jackson office 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.
Basic Climbing
If you have never climbed or just want to brush up on your 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, be introduced to protection and anchor systems and learn the fundamentals of climbing technique and movement. Once you experience life in the vertical world, you'll be hooked! No previous climbing experience necessary.
Price: $130; $90 half-day.
Intermediate Climbing/Multi-Pitch Warm-Up
A full day of rock climbing and multi-pitch techniques. This class will prepare you for multi-pitch rock climbs, and does fulfill the requirements for climbing the Grand Teton and other mountains in the Tetons and Wind Rivers. For people who have not climbed in some time, this class is a great opportunity to refresh their skills. Basic course or previous experience required.
Price: $150; $100 half-day.
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.
Price: $150; $100 half-day.
Advanced Climbing
For experienced climbers who want additional training or review in technique, lead climbing, protection placement, anchor building, or aid climbing. Maximum two participants.
Price: $180 (full-day only).
Kids Rock
Kids love to climb and so do we. This is the perfect class for youngsters under 12 and their parents. Kids Rock class is a full day of top-roping and climbing. Everyone learns a few simple knots, how to belay a climber, and techniques for moving on rock. The emphasis is on safety, climbing and fun.
Price: $100 (in group of three or more).
Private Class
One-on-one private instruction for beginning to intermediate climbers. We are always pleased to design just the right program to meet your specific goals. Open to all ability levels.
Price: $275; $160 half-day.