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Can someone give me the info for a good AMGA guide? My friend and I want to get out to the Red, but, well we've only been climbing in the gym since December. Thus, we don't have equipment (ropes, draws, etc) or lead experience. So, we felt hiring a guide would be the best way to do a day trip.

How much would it cost for like 5 hours of climbing for 2 people? Would you suggest taking lead instruction from such a person?

redriveroutdoors.com, contact them for an awesome guided day of climbing.

holy shit, that's expensive. I was thinking it would be more like $50 a person. /sigh.

Correct, it's not cheap, but well worth it especially for someone who's only been climbing for a few months (no offense). Another alternative is to find a more experienced climber at your gym, who you trust, to take you guys out. Gym to crag is a big transition, and the last thing you want to do is learn by trial and error.

Yes, RRO for sure.

It's a great time. For the experience, gear, leading the routes for you, saving you and partner from bodily harm and his time, it is an expense. Look at it as private lessons. It will be the time of your life. Pony up and do it. There will be no regrets. If you like it in the gym, outside on the real thing is way better.

I have guided and have also taken guided trips. You really get what you pay for. RRO does an outstanding job, is very experieced, and knows the area.

You can't go wrong going with them.

Cool. Thanks for the help!

Plus you'll make friends with a couple of really stand-up folks.

wheelis wrote:holy shit, that's expensive. I was thinking it would be more like $50 a person. /sigh.

2 people for 5 hours for $100 would only be $20/hour for that person's wages. Factor in equipment, training, transportation, insurance, etc. Most guides don't work 40 hours/week, so all of a sudden they're netting less than $10/hour if it was 50/person. So, it's not really that bad.