Rope Wranglers · Boulder, Colorado · In-House Classes For adults 55+

Climbing Knots, Movement & Stories

A 60-minute Boulder climbing experience for adults 55+, hosted at your facility. No experience needed. Explore and learn about local stories, knots, and the gear that makes it possible. No actual climbing.

Length 60 minutes
Pilot rate $150 pilot class
Group size Up to 12 residents
Location Your community
Residents can
  • Learn and practice essential climbing knots
  • Get hands-on with modern climbing gear
  • Learn about Boulder climbing history and culture
  • Ask questions of a local climbing expert
Your facility provides
  • A space with chairs for residents
  • About one hour on the activity calendar

Sitting activities are available and anyone may participate as they like. There is no actual climbing during the class.

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Orange climbing rope tied in a knot, with climbing devices and a carabiner on a dark surface
Climbing, close at hand

Knots, gear, movement, and Boulder stories.

Matt brings ropes, anchor practice boards, carabiners, and other modern climbing equipment for residents to explore.

No experience needed Welcoming for curious beginners
All gear and materials included Matt brings everything for the class
Sitting activities available Anyone may sit out whenever they like
A 60-minute class

Climbing, step by step

A short introduction, hands-on knot and gear practice, local Boulder stories, and time to ask an expert climber, guide, coach, and routesetter your questions.

0–10 MIN

Introductions

Meet Matt and begin with a discussion about safety in climbing.

10–30 MIN

Knot skills

Learn and practice essential climbing knots.

30–35 MIN

Movement basics

Explore balance, strength, and coordination. Sitting activities are available.

35–50 MIN

Boulder stories

Explore local climbing history, places, and culture.

50–60 MIN

Q&A and wrap-up

Talk with a climbing guide, coach, and routesetter; leave with take-home tips.

Meet your instructor

Hi, I’m Matt with Rope Wranglers. I’m an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor, local climbing guide, coach, and routesetter. I’ll bring the gear and materials for a welcoming, hands-on introduction to Boulder climbing.

For activity coordinators
Book a 60-minute pilot for up to 12 residents at your facility. Pilot rate: $150. You provide a space and chairs; I bring all gear and materials.
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ropewranglers.com · 210-627-0472 · 60 minutes · $150 pilot rate · Up to 12 residents