2024 Rock Climbing

Youth Rock Climbing Camp with Bighorn Mountain Guides

This entry level rock climbing course is designed to teach kids about basic knots, belay techniques, rappelling, top-rope climbing, and Leave No Trace ethics in the Bighorn Mountains. All participants will be supplied with the climbing gear needed for the course. Climbing locations will be Tongue River Canyon, South Piney Creek Canyon, and Steamboat Point.

Instructors

Bighorn Mountain Guides Owner and American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) Certified Guide - Ben Ramsey

Courses

Youngster Level: Introductory rock climbing for ages 8-10 (10 participants)

• Dates:  June 3rd - 6th
• Time: 7:30 am - 12:30 pm, pick up and drop off at the Sheridan Recreation District Office
• Fee: $235

Youth Level: Introductory rock climbing for ages 11-15 (10 participants)

• Dates: June 10th - 13th 
• Time: 7:30 am - 12:30 pm, pick up and drop off at the Sheridan Recreation District Office
• Fee: $235

NEW! Advanced Level: Rock climbing for experienced climbers ages 14-18 (10 participants)

• Dates: June 17th - 20th 
• Time: 7:30 am - 12:30 pm, pick up and drop off at the Sheridan Recreation District Office
• Fee: $235

Registration: Sign up online or in person at the Sheridan Recreation District at office 1579 Thorne-Rider Park or call 307-674-6421 from April 15th until filled.

Fees Include

All students will get professional guide service, access to climbing equipment (i.e. climbing harnesses, climbing shoes, helmets, ropes, etc.), and a course completion certificate.

Class Size

We plan to keep our group size to 10 or less. The course will fill up on a first come basis. A full payment must be received for the registration to be completed.