Chris Johnson Mountain Guiding
Courses
Chris offers a variety of courses designed to teach people the skills they need based on their climbing goals. From climbers venturing outside for the first time, to those looking to climb bigger walls in the alpine in traditional style, there's something for everyone.
Don't see what you're looking for? Reach out! Chris is always happy to set up a custom curriculum to cover the topics you're most interested in.
AMGA Certified
Single Pitch Instructor
Course Offerings
Gym to Crag
Take your climbing outside for the first time. A full day covering lead climbing, belaying, anchor building, and clipping — with hands-on practice until you're confident.
Series · 5 WeeksOutdoor Fundamentals Development Series
Five full days over five weeks to build complete single-pitch outdoor climbing skills — sport gear, knots, anchors, lead climbing, and rappelling.
Series · 5 WeeksAdvanced Climbing Development Series
Trad placements, multipitch systems, and rock rescue — five days to prepare intermediate climbers for bigger, more technical objectives.
WorkshopIntro to Trad
Venture off the beaten path. A full day of gear familiarization, placement practice, and anchor building to open up a whole new world of climbing.
WorkshopIntro to Multipitch
Ready to see what's up there? A full day covering anchor building, belaying from above, transitions, and descents for multipitch sport climbing.
WorkshopRock Rescue
Be the partner you'd want to climb with. Learn single- or multipitch rescue systems, key knots, and how to get out of sticky situations.