Backcountry Rock Climbing in Wind River

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What you get on this adventure:

• An experienced, local rock-climbing guide with extensive knowledge of the area
• 5 days of rock climbing
• All technical climbing gear

What’s not included:

• Transportation
• Accommodations
• Food and snacks
• Approach shoes and boots (can be rented)
• Rock shoes (can be rented)

Rock climbing is all about using good movement technique rather than muscling up a cliff using brute strength, but this 5-day climbing camp is best suited for intermediate rock climbers. To ensure you have a fun day, your guide will choose routes that best suit your skill and fitness level.

These trips are for rock climbers with intermediate rock climbing experience. Good physical fitness is required to be active all day, for multiple days in a row, in the mountains. You must be comfortable at heights on multi-pitch routes with long continuous exposure.

All technical climbing equipment will be provided by your guiding service. However, if you have your own gear, feel free to bring it. You’ll need:

• Helmet
• Harness with a locking carabiner, belay device, and chalk bag
• Ropes
• Rock shoes (can be rented)
• Climbing hardware (quickdraws, cam devices, stoppers, etc.)

Here’s a list of the equipment we suggest you bring:

• Sticky rubber approach shoes or mountain boots (can be rented)
• Insoles — custom or aftermarket
• Camp shoe — lightweight
• Socks (sized for your boots and blister prevention)
• Synthetic/wool long underwear top or synthetic/wool hoody
• Synthetic T-shirt
• Insulating jacket — lightweight fleece or synthetic
• Soft shell — fleece or pile
• Rain jacket — waterproof/breathable with hood
• Synthetic/wool long underwear bottom
• Hiking shorts or pants for approach
• Synthetic climbing pants
• Rain pants
• Hat — lightweight to medium weight warm hat
• Sun hat or visor
• Headlamp and fresh batteries
• Alpine climbing pack (45 to 50L)
• Trekking poles
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• Water bottles (2-3 liter) or H2O hydration system
• Water treatment – Steripen or other
• Stuff sacks/zip lock bags
• Lunch, snacks and drink mix
• Toiletries (sunscreen, First Aid, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
• Bear spray
• Misc items: light knife, bandana, camp suds, washcloth, etc.
• Sunglasses
• Camera — optional

For early or late season:

• Buff or neck gaiter 
• Extra down vest or jacket 
• Expedition weight long underwear 
• Extra gloves

Group sizes and prices:

• The group size for these private climbs is usually between 1–2 people with one guide. 
• Costs per person decrease as the group grows for private tours, so it’s the perfect opportunity to climb with friends and family. 

Climbing days in Wind River can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking.

Min. age requirements:

• If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
• Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to climb on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

If your group has climbers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

The simplest way to reach Wind River Range is by getting to Jackson first. Reach Jackson by taking a flight to Salt Lake City International Airport. From there, you are a 4-5 hour drive away to Jackson, WY, depending on the weather conditions. Renting a car is recommended, but air travel options to Jackson Hole Airport are also available.

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop in Jackson or a predetermined location. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.