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Three Anchors Every Climber Should Know
Building climbing anchors is like painting a masterpiece. A splash of creativity here, a dash of technical skill there, and a bunch of...

Golden Mountain Guides
Sep 10, 20214 min read
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Climbing Ruper in Eldorado Canyon: A Trip Report
This Eldo Classic Climb sure lives up to it's reputation! I recently had the privilege of guiding Nick up Ruper, and it didn't...

Golden Mountain Guides
Sep 2, 20215 min read
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Gear that Climbers ditch first
In my time climbing I have seen lots of different climbers hauling massive backpacks for a day of sport climbing. Frequently these people...
Connor Logan
Aug 27, 20214 min read
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The Degrees Of Fun
Some of the coolest days that I have had have one thing in common, they have rather large approaches which are always much easier on the...
Connor Logan
Aug 19, 20213 min read
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Climbing gear that is actually worth spending money on... and the gear that is not.
Climbers who have bought their own gear know the struggle of trying to get the best gear out of your budget as possible. As this is a...
Connor Logan
Aug 13, 20215 min read
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Tips for improving your day at the crag.
I have spent lots of time climbing frequently it was great, some of it less so, but much more memorable. Yet through lots of mistakes as...
Connor Logan
Aug 6, 20214 min read
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A Mountain to Climb | My Favorite Guided Trips
If you are looking for an out of this world rock climbing adventure in Colorado, here are a few of my favorite Colorado Climbing Trips.

Golden Mountain Guides
Jul 28, 20215 min read
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FAQ: What to know before your climbing trip!
You've got questions, we've got answers

Golden Mountain Guides
Jul 23, 20214 min read
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How To Look Like A Pro At The Crag, And In The Mountains.
Climbing can put you into some less than fashionable outfits and in some less than dignified positions but with some simple tricks can...
Connor Logan
Jul 7, 20215 min read
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the Shoe talk.
This blog is not sponsored by any manufacturer of the foot wear that am about to talk about. That said I am going to talk about the...
Connor Logan
Jul 2, 20214 min read
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Top 10 Climbing Tips And Tricks
I live climbing outside but as some people know there are lots of different ways to do things. Because of this there will be more than...
Connor Logan
Jun 23, 20216 min read
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How did we get here?
While humans have been climbing up mountains for centuries. The modern sport climbing with ropes just for the fun of it is a relatively...
Connor Logan
Jun 9, 20214 min read
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The Guiding Mindset.
While I likely will never meet you (the reader) I hope that you find this story helpful and entertaining. My name is Connor, I am a...
Connor Logan
Jun 4, 20213 min read
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Rock Climbing in Golden: Our Favorite Spots
Golden, Colorado is one of the premier rock climbing destinations near Denver and the Front Range. With over six huge climbing areas...

Golden Mountain Guides
May 7, 20215 min read
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5 Reasons We Love Colorado Rock Climbing
Our shortlist of why rock climbing in Colorado is so cool! We absolutely love Colorado and the endless outdoor opportunities it has to...

Golden Mountain Guides
Apr 29, 20212 min read
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Is Rock Climbing Safe? An Interview with AMGA Certified Rock Guide Ben Coryell
I recently sat down with another owner of Golden Mountain Guides for his perspective on whether or not rock climbing is safe. For many,...

Golden Mountain Guides
Apr 9, 20215 min read
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Rock Climbing Essentials: A to Z
The ultimate packing list for any day out rock climbing Whether you are prepping for an ascent of the Diamond Face on Longs Peak, a...

Golden Mountain Guides
Mar 19, 20218 min read
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Review: The Rocky Talkie
Climbing Communication Made Easier Communication while climbing is a huge safety concern, and a lack of communication can cause serious...

Golden Mountain Guides
Mar 13, 20214 min read
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So you want to become a climbing guide? We bet you can't guess what it takes!
Howdy All! This is Thomas checking in with you from Golden Mountain Guides. In this post I will explain what it takes to become an AMGA...

Golden Mountain Guides
Mar 5, 20217 min read
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Climbing a Boulder Flatiron? Here's What You Need to Know
Everything you need to know to climb a Flatiron It's official: The Boulder Flatirons are an awesome place to climb. Look to the west...

Golden Mountain Guides
Feb 26, 20215 min read
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