2024 Custom Guided Trips

Big River Climbing Guides is the only guide service in the upper Midwest that offers multi-pitch, destination climbing trips to areas such as the Cathedral Spires/Black Hills, SD & Devils Tower, Wy. Book a trip today and get ready for some amazing summits!

What is included in a custom guided trip:

-All climbing equipment as needed( helmets, ropes, etc)

-Campsite the day before and after

-Coffee/Tea in the morning

Whats not included:

-Transportation

-Food

-Park admission

-Gratuity

Black Hills, South Dakota

Custer State Park is home to some of the most amazing multi-pitch spires in the country. Easy access and moderate difficulty make this trip an ideal first multi-pitch climbing trip. This 2-3 day trip will teach participants the foundational skills needed to climb routes that are more than one pitch in length.

A sample 2 day itinerary of this trip is:

Day 1: -Belaying and rappelling skills as well as evaluating and cleaning traditional protection. Climbing smaller spires and 1-2 pitch routes

Day 2: Cathedral Spires Climbing. We will spend the day summiting the most classic spires in the park. Climbs range from 250ft-400ft in length.

Pricing:

One Day:

Single: $400/day

Two People: $275/day(each)

Two Days:

Single: $650

Two People: $400(each)

To register for a custom guided trip please fill out a trip request form here: Trip request form

Devils Tower National Monument

There is no place on Earth like the Tower! Join us for a 1-2 day trip on this amazing formation. Devils Tower has been inspiring climbers for generations with its beautiful cracks and corner climbs. The summit is absolutely amazing and something that all climbers will remember for the rest of their lives!

Sample Itinerary for 2 day Devils Tower Summit Trip

Day 1: Intro to Devils Tower climbing. Crack climbing technique and practice, protection removal& evaluation, anchoring and rapelling systems.

Day 2: Summit day! Early start(possibly as early as 4am). After summiting and returning to base, we may climb additional pitches if requested.

Pricing:

One Day: (prerequisites required)

Single: $425/day

Two People: $300/day(each)

Two Days:

Single: $750

Two People: $450(each)

To register for a custom guided trip please fill out a trip request form here: Trip request form