Your Guide

Matt King

"Two decades on the rock. One consistent belief: that climbing is the clearest mirror we have."

Matt King has spent more than two decades climbing sport, trad, bouldering, and alpine routes across the United States and around the world. That experience shapes everything he does as a coach, guide, and routesetter, from the Flatirons to Eldorado Canyon to crags far beyond Boulder.

01 Guide

AMGA certified. NOLS Wilderness First Responder. Professional judgment and real-world risk management on every approach, every pitch, every descent.

02 Coach

Ages 4 to 80, from first-day beginners to nationally competitive USAC athletes. His approach goes beyond grades: movement literacy, strategy, and the mental game.

03 Setter

Former Head Routesetter at ABC Kids Climbing. USAC youth competitions. Mentored by the country's top setters. Climbs that inspire and teach simultaneously.

Credentials

AMGA SPI AMGA Rock Guide Course NOLS WFR Front Range Experience

"Three disciplines. One philosophy: build climbers who move better, think more clearly, and carry that confidence beyond the wall."

Mission

Why we climb

"At Rope Wranglers, we are guided towards bold experiences that awaken our curiosity, creativity, and confidence. We believe climbing isn't just about summits — it's about discovering who you are when you're fully present, fully alive, and fully engaged with the environment."

Values

The Way

How Rope Wranglers Operates

"We encourage every climber to find their style, voice, & purpose — whether through a wild top-out, a flatiron bushwhack, or a quiet moment on a ledge."

"Whether hiking to a new crag or trying a new mindset, we treat climbing as a vehicle to explore ourselves & the world with intention and awe."

"We coach for self-sufficiency, not dependency. Our goal is to help people build the confidence & skills to chase their dreams, once or for a lifetime."

"In a world of noise, we climb to feel a moment. We value focus, embodiment, & connection with the natural world. This is why we go outside."

Boulder Heart · Boundless Mind

Rope Wranglers · Boulder, Colorado