In the Rocky Mountain National Park there is climbing for everyone. There is very technical climbing requiring protection or gear for the more advanced climber, or there is boulder hopping and scaling for the less advanced outdoorsman. One of many trails which has some climbing but does not require gear is the Keyhole Route.

If you are a more advanced climber or are interested in learning about climbing, there is one major climbing school in the park. Is is the Colorado Mountain School in Estes Park. They offer instruction ranging from several hours to week-long sessions which include major peak ascents. If you would like more information regarding climbing in the park, you can contact them at Box 2062, Estes Park, CO 80517. You can also reach them by phone at (970) 586-5758.

Much of the technical climbing in the park involves multiple pitch climbing on many of the 113 named peaks in the park. Some of the well known peaks include Hallett Peak, McHenry's Peak, Otis Peak, Chiefs Head Peak, Longs Peak, Half Mountain, and Spearhead. Some climbers have called Diamond Cliff on Long's Peak the best alpine wall in the United States.

Technical Climbing in the park requires no registration or permit unless you are planning on an overnight bivouac. Motorized drills are prohibited and minimal impact to the park and rock are essential to climbing in the park. Some suggestions include using brown-colored chalk, neutral colored webbing, and traveling on previously established trails. Take out everything you bring in.