You Don’t Have to Be Fearless. Just Curious.
Guided Outdoor Rock Climbing in
Boulder, Colorado.
Plan Your Outdoor Climb
Group, family, and individual options available
Why Book with Rope Wranglers?
1. Simple booking, personal experience
Rope Wranglers keeps booking simple so you can spend less time navigating options and more time climbing. Check availability, choose your date, and secure your climb in minutes—sometimes even for the same day, weather and availability permitting. When you book here, you’re booking directly with Matt King, owner and lead guide.
2. Local knowledge you can't Google
With over a decade of climbing in Boulder, Matt knows which crags teach certain climbing skills the best, which routes challenge appropriately, and when conditions can align for an amazing day. Whether you’re booking one day or several, each session is built to remember.
3. Guide. Coach. Partner in the Process.
I strive to create an environment where people can learn without pressure and grow without pretense. I meet you at your level, offer clear technical instruction, and give you the space to try, adjust, and improve. You don’t have to be fearless. You just have to show up.
“Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in an office or mowing the lawn. Climb that damn mountain!”
—Jack Kerouac
First-Time Climbers
Curious, nervous, or ready to try?
This is where you start.
Enjoy climbing outdoors for the first time with calm guidance and zero pressure to perform. Learn a solid foundation to start your climbing journey right.
Who does Rope Wranglers Serve?
Groups & Families
Turn a day outside into a story your family keeps retelling.
Climb together, encourage each other, and make lasting memories.
Experienced Climbers
Ready to go bigger, higher, or more technical?
Dial in movement, build systems, and step into multi-pitch terrain with intention.
“The best climber in the world is the one who’s having the most fun.”
-Alex Lowe
Where We Climb?
The Front Range's Best Rock
The Flatirons
Massive tilted sandstone slabs rising above Boulder. Perfect for beginners learning movement and friction climbing, with routes ranging from easy scrambles to technical face climbs. The approach hikes can be short or very long, the views are spectacular, and the rock quality is excellent. These are mountains!
Eldorado Canyon State Park
Steep, featured sandstone walls that have tested climbers for generations. Eldorado offers everything from beginner-friendly cracks to legendary multi-pitch routes. The canyon's south-facing walls catch sun year-round, making it climbable even in cooler months. This is where you'll find classic Front Range climbing at its finest.
Boulder Canyon
A diverse climbing corridor with everything from roadside boulders to quality sport climbing walls. The granite rock here offers excellent variety of climbing styles; cracks, faces, slabs, and overhangs. Multiple crags mean we can always find the right challenge for your skill level and goals.
"It can be tough to climb a mountain. However, it is not as tough as convincing yourself that you can climb it."
- Bhuwan Thapaliya
Meet your Guide: Matt King
Matt King’s climbing career began in San Antonio, Texas — a place better known for heat and limestone than alpine peaks. In the Hill Country’s hidden crags, he and a small community of climbers built their craft without established pathways or large mentorship networks. That early experience forged a disciplined, systems-oriented approach to climbing and instruction that still defines his work today.
Matt began guiding professionally with Outpost Wilderness Adventures in Texas, helping Boy Scouts earn their Climbing Merit Badges. Working closely with youth groups in outdoor environments shaped his instructional style early on: clear communication, structured progression, and dependable systems that families could feel confident in.
After moving to Colorado to pursue climbing full-time, Matt worked at Durango Rock Lounge as a routesetter, coach, and guide. There, he developed a deeper understanding of movement education and skill progression — teaching new climbers, mentoring youth athletes, and designing routes that translated gym learning into outdoor performance.
He later joined AVID4 Adventure on the Front Range, where he led and managed youth climbing summer camps throughout Boulder and surrounding communities. In that role, he coordinated logistics, oversaw field teams, and guided hundreds of young climbers in outdoor settings — balancing technical systems with engaging, age-appropriate instruction.
Matt then spent over a decade with ABC Kids Climbing in Boulder, serving as Lead Outdoor Guide, Team Coach, Instructor, and Head Routesetter. Working with recreational climbers, competitive youth teams, families, and adult learners, he developed comprehensive training systems that integrated movement mechanics, rope skills, risk awareness, and long-term athlete development.
With more than 15 years of professional experience, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor certification, completion of the AMGA Rock Guide Course, and NOLS Wilderness First Responder training, Matt brings a rare combination of guiding expertise, youth coaching leadership, and instructional design.
His background across guiding, coaching, and routesetting provides a broad and integrated perspective on climbing. For families and youth groups, this means programs that are organized, developmentally thoughtful, and engaging. For adult climbers, it means efficient skill building and intentional progression.
Every Rope Wranglers experience reflects that depth: professional systems, calm leadership, and instruction designed to build capable, confident climbers.
What are people saying about Rope Wranglers?
“I don’t have enough words to describe how amazing it was working with Rope Wranglers and Matt. He’s kind and patient, explains the why behind everything, and made everyone feel comfortable. Highly recommend for your next climb.”
— Corelin, TripAdvisor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Engaging, inclusive, and impactful. Great setting, punctual start, and I felt safe throughout.”
— Ethan, Meetup Group⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Very approachable and educational. The meetup was engaging, inclusive, and well run. I felt safe and welcomed the entire time.”
— Austin, Meetup Group⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks."
- John Muir
1. Pick your adventure
Choose the experience that fits:
first-time climber (1+climbers)
families & friends (1-4 climbers)
group outing (4-9 climbers)
Not sure? Reach out and I'll help you decide.
2. Book your date
Select a day that works for you.
I'll confirm availability, answer any questions, and send you everything you need to know for your climbing day.
You're One Conversation Away From Your Next Great Day
The rock is calling. The only question is: “when do you want to go?”
Let's talk. I'll answer your questions, help you figure out what makes sense, and get you on the schedule when you're ready.
The best stories start with showing up.
3. Show up psyched
Meet me at the trailhead.
I bring all the gear and give you a brief of the day.
You enjoy the day & the climb.
The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself.
— Henry Miller
FAQ
Do I need climbing experience?
Not at all. I'll teach you everything you need to know. Everyone can start at a level comfortable for them. Most first-timers are amazed at what they can do on their first day!
Is outdoor climbing dangerous?
Climbing has inherent risks, such as a climber fall, falling rock and system failures. We use rope systems, helmets, and experience to reduce, eliminate, and try to avoid hazards as best as possible. That being said, climbing at height presents catastrophic possibilities and not all risk can be accounted for.
What should I bring?
Just some curiosity and comfortable athletic clothing and shoes. Its also good to bring sun protection, water, snacks, and a small bag. For longer trips, I will provide a packing list. I provide all climbing gear, instruction, and rope equipment.
Is it normal to feel scared?
Absolutely. Fear is a natural response, even when you're securely on a rope. Climbing requires trust in yourself, the system, and your partner. Each one can take time to build a level of trust that you feel comfortable and thats okay. Part of what we work through together is learning to move through discomfort at your own pace.