Lover's Leap Guides

03/05/2026

Here’s our upcoming courses,clinics, Lover’s Fest, and more! We will be adding to the list if you don’t see a date that doesn’t work for you.

Explore guided rock climbing at Lover's Leap. Trad climbing clinics, sport climbing courses,AMGA SPI training and Sierra Granite adventures.

03/05/2026

Huge congrats to Paul for completing his birthday challenge: 76 pitches ( we actually finished with 78!)climbed in a year with Lover’s Leap Guides! 🎉🧗‍♂️

Paul showed up with stoke, determination, and a big smile every time he tied in. Over the past year he climbed cracks, faces, and plenty of classics at Lover’s Leap, back East climbing in the Adirondack’s, a day at Sugarloaf, then finishing it off in Red Rocks! Throughout the year, Paul steadily worked toward that goal — and he did it!!

76 pitches for 76 years. What an inspiring way to celebrate a birthday.

We’re honored to have been part of the journey, Paul. Here’s to many more pitches, great days on the rock, and adventures still ahead!💪👆

Happy Birthday and well climbed! 🙌

Let us design a challenge for you, whether it’s climbing 50 pitches in a day, 76 pitches in a year, climbing the summits of Hwy 50, or….. We specialize in making memories💪👆

03/01/2026

🧗At Lover’s Leap Guides, we don’t just climb because it’s our job — we climb because we love it❤️

🧗Climbing teaches patience, trust, and presence. It connects us to the rock, to each other, and to the wild places we’re lucky enough to move through. Every route is a new adventure. Every day out is a gift.

Whether it’s your first time tying in or your hundredth pitch, we’re here for the shared stoke, the big goals, and the small victories along the way.

We climb for the challenge.
We climb for the community.
We climb because we love it!!💪👆❤️

enjoying Saucerful of Secrets. 5.11d Red Rocks

02/28/2026

Conditions Report! Sugarloaf still has some snow (white sh!t)to deal with, but melting out quick!
I’m in Red Rocks if you want to be guided here💪👆

02/20/2026

Strawburied and Bluebird!
Doesn’t get much prettier ❤️

02/19/2026

Our hearts are with our community during this time of tragedy. We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and all those affected.

02/17/2026

Conditions Report!!!
Winterlandia is open us! Snowing down to 2000 feet!

02/12/2026

Conditions Report!

02/11/2026

🧗‍♂️ Leader Transition & Leaving the Belay

🔥In this final post, we focus on transitioning the lead and leaving the belay efficiently when climbing as a party of three.

⭐️Smooth transitions at the anchor depend on thoughtful rope management and clear role assignment.

⭐️⭐️ Key considerations:

• Decide whether to lap coil the rope or stack it on a ledge, depending on terrain and space
• Managing two ropes as one system can introduce twists—taking the time to re-flake the ropes is often a worthwhile investment
• If lap coiling, do so on the climber who is not belaying, allowing the belayer to stay fully focused on the climber.

⭐️ Efficient leader transitions reduce confusion, minimize rope issues on the next pitch, and keep the team moving safely and smoothly.

⭐️ Planning ahead at the anchor is what makes multi-pitch climbing with three feel controlled instead of chaotic

Feel free to ask any follow up questions and look for our upcoming clinics. Dates coming out soon!

02/10/2026

🧗‍♂️ Party of Three: Multi-Pitch Systems — Part 4

⭐️ Clipping Followers Into the Anchor

⭐️ In this video, we outline an effective and efficient method for clipping followers into the anchor that helps keep ropes clean and minimizes unnecessary twists at the stance.

⭐️ This is a system used by many professional climbing guides and, when done correctly, provides a clear, repeatable way to manage multiple ropes and climbers at the anchor.

➡️ A key consideration is thinking ahead—especially about who will lead the next pitch. Position that climber so they can leave the anchor smoothly, without needing to step over or under the rest of the team.

➡️ Clean setups lead to smooth transitions, better communication, and more efficient multi-pitch climbing💪