Book a guided rock climbing trip in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison with a certified AMGA Rock Guide. Packed with adventure, the Black Canyon has the tallest cliffs in Colorado and our expert guides are local climbers who are passionate about sharing these routes with the best multi-pitch climbing in the state. A dramatic and intimidating canyon, the Black has a variety of climbing routes for intermediate to advanced climbers looking for a challenge.

Routes such as Maiden Voyage (6 pitches, 5.9) are a great introduction to the Black with comfortable belay ledges, awesome movement, and a spectacular summit with sweeping views of the surrounding steep cliffs and the powerful Gunnison River below. Comic Relief (8 pitches, 5.10a) is one of the best 5.10 granite finger cracks in the USA and offers a perfect step up in difficulty on a 5-star classic route, plus the views of the dramatic Hallucinogen Wall are jaw-dropping! The Scenic Cruise (12 pitches, 5.10+) is one of the ultimate must-do routes in the Black for climbers up to the challenge. This route ascends the prow on the SE Face of North Chasm View Wall, with consistently steep terrain and ultra-classic crack climbing and exposed traverses.

Due to the committing nature of climbing in the Black Canyon, all Skyward Mountaineering Black Canyon guided climbing trips are with expert climbers and certified AMGA Rock Guides. Our guides have an immense amount of experience providing the highest quality of support, coaching and climbing security. We have a proven track record of safely and efficiently guiding challenging routes in the Black Canyon.