Take your climbing beyond plastic holds and into the real world. Our Gym to Crag courses are designed for climbers ready to transition from indoor gyms to outdoor rock climbing with confidence. Learn essential outdoor systems, anchor fundamentals, movement on natural terrain, risk management, and crag etiquette while building the skills needed to climb safely and efficiently outside. Whether you are stepping onto rock for the first time or refining your outdoor systems, this course provides the first step for your outdoor climbing progression.
Cotton or synthetic climbing pants/capri’s
Shorts for hot weather
Fleece or lightweight down sweater
Lightweight wind shell
Water proof rain jacket – lightweight gore-tex or similar
Short-sleeved shirt
(Optional) Sun hoody
Baseball hat – for sun protection
1 pair of lightweight leather belay gloves – hardware store versions are great
Sticky rubber approach shoes or light hiking/trail running shoes (closed toe mandatory)
Cotton or Synthetic socks
Harness – UIAA/CE rated climbing harness with belay loop and gear loops. Should be able to fit on the outside of your layers.
Helmet – UIAA/CE rated climbing helmet.
Belay/rappel device – plaquette, tube style device preferred
2 locking carabiners – large, round stock screw gate carabiners that are easily manipulated while wearing gloves
Sticky rubber rock climbing shoes
*All technical equipment will be provided by SAI, but if you have our own, it’s encouraged that you bring it.
2L of water
800 -1200 calories of food – energy bars, sandwiches, fruits, etc
Backpack – 25-30L
2 Large mouth water bottles, 1L capacity each.
Lip balm
Sunscreen
Smartphone
Summit Ascents International is an authorized mountain guide service of Rocky Mountain National Park, Jefferson County, Colorado and Boulder County, Colorado. Â
 
