Front Range Climbing Company

We have been climbing in an indoor gym for about 5 or 6 months and were ready to try our hand at the outdoors. We purchased a Living Social deal and did not really know what to expect. My husband, 6 year old son, and I had a great time. Our guide, Caleb, was awesome. He helped us translate our indoor experience to useful outdoor skills. He interacted with our son tremendously and allowed him to go at his own pace to feel comfortable. We had an absolutely amazing time and can’t wait to get back out to some more rocks!

My son and I recieved a gift of a 4 hour climbing class at Mission Trails in SD. I had done some climbing prior but was very rusty, our guide Fabi got us climbing quickly after our saftey and ground instructions. The class was over before we knew it.
I would recommend FRCC again for anyone just starting out or just wanting to advance on your skills. Fabi our guide was a pro and great teacher.
Cheers

My husband and I received a travelzoo deal for the 4 hour intro climbing class as a gift. We live in SD, so we headed to Mission Trails Regional Park. I had no prior outdoor climbing experience and was a little nervous when we signed up for the class, but honestly had such an amazing time — from start to finish! Booking the class was very simple and Issac was accomadating and flexible when we called needing to reschedule.
Our guide Fabi was a true gem! Very friendly and approachable. It was evident he was a master in the sport and I felt comfortable with him from the get go. He was very informative and happy to answer all our questions. He even gave us a brief history lesson on free climbing :) He was also very encouraging while we were climbing, offering guidance when we got stuck but was never overbearing or pushy.
Honestly, this experience surpassed our expectations! I would highly recommend Fabi and Front Range Climbing Co.

I purchased the Living Social deal for a four-​hour introductory climb with all of the equipment included. I am a novice climber and have only done a free climb once before (many years ago) and two or three climbs in a rock gym. I had a fantastic experience with Fabi, my guide from FRCC.
Setting up the appointment was a cinch. I called the number on the website and Isaac, the dispatcher set me up with Fabi on a Tuesday morning. Isaac was great about letting me know what to expect– a short 10 – 15 minute hike to get up to the rock face, and what to bring with me-​water, clothes appropriate for the climb, hiking shoes, a snack, and a tip for my guide should I really enjoy my experience (Isaac said it was nice for the guide, but not required). He also said to expect a call from my guide the day before the climb. Fabi called and left a message and also sent me a detailed text about where to meet him.
Fabi was there waiting for me at Mission Trails Regional Park with all of our gear and a few pairs of climbing shoes to try on. We then drove a short way to the trail head and made our way to wall face.
Fabi went over some safety information and showed me how to tie in. He secured the top rope and I practiced balaying so he could see how comfortable I was with everything, then off I went! We were able to get in 5 climbs progressing from a 5.5 to a 5.8. Fabi is friendly, patient, and educational. He makes a great coach, letting me figure out most challenges on my own, but offering me suggestions if I got stuck. Since it was just me and Fabi (the other group I was scheduled with cancelled the day before), I also learned and practiced the basics of rappelling, balaying, and a few ways to organize the rope to make it easy to transport.
Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely book through FRCC again (requesting Fabi of course)!

I initially planned this trip for my friends and I since I saw the living social deal and I always wanted to do outdoor rock climbing. I didn’t have my hopes high at all because I heard other deals being a waste of time, but this one surprised me every step of the way.
First off, calling in was easy to set up. The person on the phone was very friendly and immediately help set me up with a time and date. There were no black out dates or times the time I called. Isaac reconfirmed my appointment and requested for information such as certificate number and shoe size. There was an issue with one of my certificates but they worked with me in order to figure it out. I thought it was really nice that they didn’t blame us for any reason and offered to help figure it out without us lifting a finger even though it was our fault of mistyping the certificate and it would be easier for us to figure it out.
As Isaac said, the instructor, Fabi, called me the day before to confirm the date and time of the event, who’s coming, and the shoe sizes. Fabi was very friendly and offered different methods to send me the information about when and where to meet. He was very detailed: he gave us an address, a description of where to meet, and what type/​color car to look for. There was no way we could’ve mistaken him for someone else when we met him through his descriptions.
We were more than 15 minutes early and Fabi was already there ready to go. Fabi got started immediately after introducing himself to us and getting all of our names. He pulled out different size shoes for us to try and had multiple sizes in case we didn’t fit the size we stated we were, hard hats for us to wear, and forms for us to sign for legal purposes. We followed him in our car to the parking lot where the trail was to the rock climbing. He was right, it was a short 10 – 15 minute hike and it wasn’t strenuous. The hike was just enough to get you warmed up. He also carried all of the rope and harnesses for us in this large backpack.
I loved this event, there was a sufficient amount of instruction but we really spent basically all the time climbing with Fabi supervising. With 5 of us, we did a total of 4 tall climbs each. We probably could’ve done another climb each if I wasn’t so slow, but we had tons of fun. Fabi was so fun joking around with us and making sure the entire trip was fun as well as educational. I’ve learned a lot about climbing since Fabi is very open to answer any questions about rock climbing and he is very knowledgeable. He’s been doing it for several years and has high certifications.
Overall the trip was amazing! We definitely got our money’s worth on this trip with the experience and fun we had. Fabi definitely made our introductory class a memorable one from the jokes/​great personality, to taking pictures for our group, to the lessons we’ve learned, to the extra time he put in, and to him being well prepared for our trip. I would definitely do this again and request him as an instructor.
Notes:
1. Trips meet at the trail at 8AM-​10AM (you’ll need to call to call to confirm exact times) due to time allowances for the rock climbing introduction and what times are best for climbing.
2. My instructor was there way earlier than 15 minutes early, so it was definitely good to be early or be prompt.
3. Have everyone’s shoe sizes ready when you sign up.
4. Keep an open mind, a lot of courage, have fun, and ask questions! You never know what you’ll find out.
5. You don’t have to but if you loved your trip, please tip your instructor because s/​he does not get paid if they stay longer hours out there with your group.

Pretty amazing experience!!! My friends and I did the 100ft 5.6 Free Climbing at «the Ramp» in Mission Gorge, Mission Trails Regional Park. It’s my second most exciting activity after Skydiving! Finding the next crack and nook to place your hand and feet, and then be able to push yourself up using your own strength is pretty amazing… you have to let go of any fear… that’s the only way you can function and have the clarity to tackle the challenges in order to reach the top.
This company picked a great location. Our guide Fabi was amazing. He was fun, friendly and most importantly, knowledgeable!!!
If free climbing is in your bucket list, don’t wait any longer, call them today!!! Highly recommended!!!

3 of us booked a 4 hour climbing trip at a discounted price. When I called to make the reservation I was informed that they generally try to do trips of 4 people so if I had anyone else in mind just to call back and they would off the 4^th person the discounted rate also, but if not they could accommodate the 3 of us no problem.
Luckily my girlfriend changed her mind and decided to join my 3 friends and me.
Our guide, Fabi, was incredible! He met us at Mission Trails Regional Park at 9am with all the shoes for our group, and was very patient and helpful to select all the right sizes. He was extremely upbeat and fun. He showed us how to tie all the correct knots and showed us how to belay.
Initially my girlfriend didn’t want to climb because she has a fear of heights. Fabi showed me how to belay her «tightly» to make her feel more secure and attached to the cliff face. She made it to the top multiple times with absolutely no problem.
When I asked him questions about all the different equipment he was carrying, he was more than excited to show me what it was for, and even how to use it.
I would definitely book this trip again, and I would hope my guide was Fabi.

My sister and I went on the 4 hour introductory climbing lesson out at Mission Trails. I called FRCC to schedule and it was very easy to reach them and set up the date. They said our instructor would call the night before with more instructions. Just as promised I got a call on Friday and met our instructor Fabi on Saturday morning at 8am. Although there can be up to 4 people in a group it was just me and my sister that day which was a bonus! The instruction Fabi gave was top notch. I couldn’t help but notice another class going on nearby where the teachers just threw their students at the rock with very little technical instruction first. Fabi was just the opposite, he wanted us to completely understand how all the gear worked, why it was important, and how it would keep us safe. And it was fascinating! My sister is very athletic and not afraid of heights so she climbed first and made it look very easy. It was much scarier for me but Fabi was very patient and encouraging and even I managed to make it up the rock! We did two full climbs up two different routes and also practiced belaying and rappelling. Couldn’t believe how fast the 4 hours flew by! If we decide to continue lessons we will absolutely want Fabi as our instructor, and I would recommend FRCC to anyone interested in giving rock climbing a try!

My husband and I purchased a living social deal for a four hour guided climb with front range climbing co in San Diego. As newbies to rock climbing, The whole process of booking was super easy and we scheduled our climb in mission trails park a week or two out. We met up with Fabi at 8 a.m. The other two people scheduled for our group canceled, so it was just us– more individual attention and climbing time. Woo hoo! Fabi was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and showed us everything we’d need to know before we actually got started climbing. I was terrified at first («that one little rope and a clamp you placed into the crack of a rock is going to keep me from falling!?») but he was very reassuring and provided great tips for reaching the top. He didn’t push us too far but he encouraged us (ok, me) when I struggled and didn’t think I could keep going. Except for the very last obstacle of the last of our three climbs, he encouraged me and helped me navigate some technical parts, and shockingly, I made it up. (By the last rock of the third climb, I was exhausted, and my arm muscles are definitely feeling it today! Excellent workout! So I relented and headed down, still proud of what I had done.) And even when I slipped and lost my foothold, and dangled there on the side of the mountain, Fabi, who was helping my husband belay at the bottom, had my back. He was safety first, but definitely wanted to make sure your had fun too. (Bonus: even though she’s not technically part of Front Range, if you get lucky and Fabi brings his girlfriend Bree, who is also an avid rock climber, she’s really sweet and super encouraging and will offer you some excellent pointers too. These two should definitely always come as a package deal!) We had a great time and would definitely recommend Front Range and Fabi. Maybe once my muscles stop aching, I’ll consider heading out again.

We were in San Diego for a week long vacation and decided to try mountain climbing when I saw a 4 hour guided climb voucher on livingsocial.
My husband and I had never done actual rock climbing before so we definitely didn’t know what to expect.
Our guide was Fabi, He was very patient and explained the correct techniques to tie knots and showed us how to put safety first.
It was just us and Fabi which was great. We did two climbs a piece and also belayed, which was frightening. We did feel a sense of accomplishment once we got to the top of the mountain though.
Thanks, Fabi, for being so patient and knowledgeable!
I’d highly recommend Fabi and FRCC!

I wanted to buy my boyfriend something other than a lame shirt for his birthday and decided to provide him with a great experience — adventurous soul that he is.
We couldn’t have had a better time. Fabi was patient, knowledgeable, safety-​oriented yet fun. You want these qualities in someone with whom you’re going to spend four hours and entrust with your life, just sayin’.
Fabi showed us how to tie knots, belay, and we did a lot of actual climbing. He pushed you just the right amount and respected boundaries. Climbing isn’t just about pushing past physical challenges, but mental ones and Fabi respects that.
We were fortunate that it was just me, my beau and Fabi but they don’t make the group much bigger than that so there’s no danger of not getting enough attention.
I highly recommend this company.

I had a great time climbing today!
Jason made sure to go through all the knots and made me do them enough times till I knew what I was doing and made sure to set me up with climbs that would challenge me but not keep me from having fun.
He’s a great teacher (shows you what to do, not a micro manager, gives great hints)
Give these guys a call, I promise you’ll have a blast!

Awesome fun!
I bought a coupon from
for a 4 hour climbing session in San Diego at a discounted price. I called them on Sunday and left a message to make a reservation for Thursday May 26^th. The process was fairly smooth and I just need choose my climbing location and to give them our shoe sizes so that there would be good fitting climbing shoes ready for us when we arrived.
The day of the climb we arrived early at the Mission Gorge Visitor Center. The weather was cool and cloudy which was perfect weather for climbing. Our guides Jason and Alex were early also. With only one other person in our group, Ryan, we would have plenty of time to get individual attention and more climbing time.
As we started out from the parking lot Jason gave us a little information about the area and the history of the gorge. He also explained a little bit of the topography and what makes mission gorge a great area for climbing. we were to climb a south facing slope, which gennerally get full sun so it is not an ideal place for raptors to nest. This means that the climbing there is generally open year round weather permitting.
The hike up to «Turkey Chute» was a nice ½mile hike with a little elevation gain. Kathy hadn’t done much activity and Alex was very accommodating. He helped her carry her bag and take some rests as we went up the hill. Although I have a little climbing experience, this was Kathy’s first time climbing outside and I feel they picked the perfect place for the first climb.
Once up at the top Jason set up top ropes for us since we are all beginners. He went over the basics of tying knots, why we use the ones we do, safety and commands. I felt very confident in the competence and knowledge of both Alex and Jason and I love that the focus was on keeping us safe and making sure we have fun. After «Turkey Chute» we also climbed «The Tower». Both of which were fun and presented their own unique challenges.
I definitely will be back for more. Thanks Jason and Alex for everything!