Rock Climbing in Breckenridge, CO

Breckenridge and the surrounding areas are great places for rock climbing. Whether you are an expert, an enthusiast or a beginner, there are perfect pitches, crags, and challenges to get your heart pumping! All while you are surrounded by the breathtaking Rocky Mountain scenery.

Guided Tours

Learn about rock climbing from experienced guides and tour groups. Feel the thrill of climbing and learn the basics of rappelling, belaying and setting anchors. A lot of the climbing areas are close to Breckenridge so you can make your trip a whole day or make it a half day adventure paired with rafting. Contact our concierge to discuss the perfect adventure.

Indoor Climbing Wall

The Breckenridge Recreation Center has its own climbing wall that is 2500 square feet! There are plenty of options for climbers of all abilities. From slab routes for beginners to overhanging routes for even the most experienced climbers, there is something for everyone. They offer climbing classes, rentals and open times for climbing wall use. Contact our concierge to find out times, and cost.

Outdoor Climbing Walls

Climbing walls are a great way to increase your skill level or practice new technique with the comfort of preset routes and ropes.

• Copper Mountain Climbing Wall
  Located in the middle of the Village at Copper behind Jackie's Slopeside Grill. It is perfect for kids or beginners and offers a 360-degree climbing radius and is 35-feet tall. Open during Summer months.
• Keystone Mountain Climbing Wall
  Get in a challenge with the 25-foot tall outdoor wall that you will find in the River Run Village next to the miniature golf. The wall is open during Summer months.

Local Climbs*

• Montezuma Rock Climbing
  Explore this area between Keystone and Montezuma for exhilarating climbs with lots of territory to explore.
• Quandary Peak Crags
  This area is South of Breckenridge and holds spectacular views and great climbing.
• Ten Mile Canyon
  Experience some great beginner intermediate areas in this canyon between Frisco and Copper Mountain.
• Swan Mountain
  This area is easy to access with excellent bouldering areas and top rope routes.

*We do highly recommend going with a guide if you are learning or a beginning climber.

Additional Information

• Summit Colorado for directions to locations above.
• Apex Mountain School for lessons and more around Breckenridge. Let our concierge help you arrange your lessons.
• Indoor Climbing Gym for more information on schedule and pricing.