Upcoming events
Learn to Lead Trad!
Monday December 16th. Learn to lead!
Time to get you on the sharp end! This clinic is designed for intermediate climbers that want to get into lead climbing. We will cover racking options, communication, rope management, gear placements, belaying a second, organization, and transitions.
Cost: One course $225, Two courses $370($185/day), All three courses $510($170/day)!
Please reach out to info@summitclimbingguides.com for discount codes for booking multiple courses, thanks!
Learn more about the guides!
Petch has been climbing since 1989 and his passion for teaching and guiding are equal to his insatiable stoke for climbing in general. He is owner of Lovers Leap Guides and has developed quite a lot of the climbing in this area. He is an AMGA Certified Rock Instructor.
Heidi Wirtz is a climber, guide and yogin. She holds a deep love of connecting with nature, sharing her passions and inspiring others to follow their dreams. She has been climbing for over twenty six years, letting her passion for adventure and exploration lead her to exotic and remote places around the world. Heidi has pioneered new routes up unclimbed big walls and mountains and pushed the limits of female exploration.
Heidi has been guiding in the outdoors for over 20 years and is a certified AMGA Rock Guide, Apprentice Mountain and Ski Guide and is working towards her full IFMGA certification.
Heidi is founder and owner of an adventure retreat business called Earth Play Retreats (EPR), which combines adventure sports, connection to nature and yoga. Through Earth Play Retreats, she is dedicated to offering her clients a transformational experience that will carry over into their everyday lives.
More here: earthplayretreats.com
Crack Clinic and Anchors!
Sunday December 15th. Crack clinic and anchors!
This clinic is for beginner to intermediate climbers that have an interest in learning the art of crack climbing. This clinic will be a” jam” packed day full of all things crack climbing including gear and anchor skills. Learn to jam all sizes of cracks and get a flow climbing them. Students will also get to mock lead to get a feel of protecting cracks safely.
Cost: One course $225, Two courses $370($185/day), All three courses $510($170/day)!
Please reach out to info@summitclimbingguides.com for discount codes for booking multiple courses, thanks!
Meet the Guides Heidi and Petch!
Heidi Wirtz is a climber, guide and yogin. She holds a deep love of connecting with nature, sharing her passions and inspiring others to follow their dreams. She has been climbing for over twenty six years, letting her passion for adventure and exploration lead her to exotic and remote places around the world. Heidi has pioneered new routes up unclimbed big walls and mountains and pushed the limits of female exploration.
Heidi has been guiding in the outdoors for over 20 years and is a certified AMGA Rock Guide, Apprentice Mountain and Ski Guide and is working towards her full IFMGA certification.
Heidi is founder and owner of an adventure retreat business called Earth Play Retreats (EPR), which combines adventure sports, connection to nature and yoga. Through Earth Play Retreats, she is dedicated to offering her clients a transformational experience that will carry over into their everyday lives.
More here: earthplayretreats.com
Petch has been climbing since 1989 and his passion for teaching and guiding are equal to his insatiable stoke for climbing in general. He is owner of Lovers Leap Guides and has developed quite a lot of the climbing in this area. He is an AMGA Certified Rock Instructor.
Anchors, Gear and Basic Rescue for Trad Climbing
Saturday December 14th. Anchors and basic rock rescue clinic:
This clinic is designed for beginner to intermediate climbers that have a basic grasp of gear placement but are psyched to take their climbing to the next level! Learn to build solid, equalized trad anchors, gear placements, and basic rock rescue techniques.This will be a hands-on day with lots of practice with natural gear. We will also have top ropes set up so that we can move our bodies and practice some basic rescue skills.
Cost: One course $225, Two courses $370($185/day), All three courses $510($170/day)!
Please reach out to info@summitclimbingguides.com for discount codes for booking multiple courses, thanks!
More about Petch and Heidi below!
Petch has been climbing since 1989 and his passion for teaching and guiding are equal to his insatiable stoke for climbing in general. He is owner of Lovers Leap Guides and has developed quite a lot of the climbing in this area. He is an AMGA Certified Rock Instructor.
Heidi Wirtz is a climber, guide and yogin. She holds a deep love of connecting with nature, sharing her passions and inspiring others to follow their dreams. She has been climbing for over twenty six years, letting her passion for adventure and exploration lead her to exotic and remote places around the world. Heidi has pioneered new routes up unclimbed big walls and mountains and pushed the limits of female exploration.
Heidi has been guiding in the outdoors for over 20 years and is a certified AMGA Rock Guide, Apprentice Mountain and Ski Guide and is working towards her full IFMGA certification.
Heidi is founder and owner of an adventure retreat business called Earth Play Retreats (EPR), which combines adventure sports, connection to nature and yoga. Through Earth Play Retreats, she is dedicated to offering her clients a transformational experience that will carry over into their everyday lives.
More here: earthplayretreats.com
