Bettie Course: Introduction to Outdoor Climbing

Learn the basics of outdoor climbing and try top-roping outdoors with other women in the stunning Estes Valley!

If you have climbed in a gym before and are ready to make the move to climbing outdoors, this might be the perfect day, and one you will never forget! Designed for beginner climbers or gym climbers ready to experience climbing outdoors, this course offers a welcoming environment for women to learn the fundamentals. Participants will cover essential climbing techniques, outdoor climbing ethics, and safety practices, fostering respect for nature and the climbing community. No prior outdoor climbing experience required.

Who: Women and femme folks ages 16 and up.

Program level: Moderate – Expect to travel 1 to 2 miles over the course of the program and to be on your feet for several hours at a time. Participants should be comfortable navigating both maintained trails and unmaintained meadows or grassy areas.

When: Friday, August 8, 2025 from 8:00am to 3:00pm

Where: Meet at the KMAC Office ( 1230 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517) and travel together in Conservancy vehicles to the trailhead.

What to Bring:

• Comfy clothes
• Hiking shoes
• Lunch/ Snacks
• 2 Liters of water
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat
• Camera (optional)

Refund Policy:

Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the start of the course are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made fewer than 30 days in advance are not eligible for a refund.

Our programs proceed rain or shine, and participants should be prepared for inclement weather. However, should we decide to cancel a program due to unsafe weather or emergency conditions, we will notify participants by email and automatically issue full refunds.

If you have questions about this course, please contact the Field Institute by email at education@RMConservancy.org or by phone at 970-586-3262.

These courses are offered through Rocky Mountain Conservancy, where scholarships are provided through the Magnificent Mountain Women Scholarship Fund. For more information about scholarships, please submit an application by completing the form here: https://forms.gle/9pBNUS7g8t48KwJR8

Please note that Bettie Courses are not eligible for member discounts.