Rapelling Lessons and Guided Hike
Denver, Colorado
About This Activity
Descend a massive cliff in the Colorado wilderness while rappelling: the sport of descending a rope on vertical terrain. Your guides will supply all the equipment and instruction needed for those at all levels. Firs hike to the top of a 100-foot cliff on North Table Mountain, a volcanically formed mesa just outside of Denver. Your guide will then instruct on all the fundamentals of rappelling so you can safely descend to the base of the cliff.
Seasonal note: Best April through November. Summer and early fall ideal. Wet rock conditions after rain require rescheduling.
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