Private Lessons<\/h2>\n
Our instructors can provide you with private climbing classes to help beginners touching wall for the first time to advanced climbers seeking expert instruction. They can work with you on the day and time of your lesson and can tailor the lesson to your needs.<\/p>\n
Common teen\/adult lessons taught:<\/h5>\n\n- Learn to Belay<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Movement:<\/strong>\n
\n- Foundational Techniques: <\/strong>footwork, body positioning, momentum, etc<\/li>\n
- Advanced Techniques: <\/strong>heel hooks, drop knees, lock-offs, etc<\/li>\n
- Competitive Techniques:<\/strong> dynos, run & jump, competitor mindset, etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Learn to Lead<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Prepare to Climb Outdoors<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Training Plans Based on Goal<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Common Youth Lessons:<\/h5>\n\n- Climbing Basics:<\/strong> Focus on belaying, safety, good climbing habits & etiquette, and introduces climbing techniques.<\/li>\n
- Club\/Team Prep:<\/strong> Focus on foundational skills to get into our Club or Team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
![](\"https:\/\/ugclimbing.com\/castle-rock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/05\/private-lessons-1-800x605.jpg\" "\\"private-lessons\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Lesson Fees:<\/h5>\n
Our instructors set their own fees, which you can discuss with them directly. Members are granted their usual access to the facility; non-members can pay a discounted day pass rate (50% off the normal full price day pass rate). Clients must also provide their own equipment or pay normal rental rates to rent equipment (harness, shoes, belay devices) from \u00dcbergrippen. All payments for private instruction are made directly to \u00dcbergrippen.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>Our Private Instructors:<\/h5>\n\n- Aaron<\/a><\/li>\n
- Adam<\/a><\/li>\n
- Ben<\/a><\/li>\n
- Boer<\/a><\/li>\n
- Chris<\/a><\/li>\n
- Terence<\/a><\/li>\n
- Tess<\/a><\/li>\n
- Toby<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
To contact any of these instructors, please address your message to them at sendit@ugclimbing.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/ugclimbing.com\/castle-rock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/Snapchat-1452490247-800x800.jpg\" "\\"Aaron")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Aaron<\/span>
\nPrivate Instructor<\/span><\/h3>\nAaron was introduced to climbing by a class he took his freshman year of High School by the name of Adventure. There he learned all the basics and enjoyed the class enough to be a teacher’s-aid, teaching other students the course material every remaining semester until graduation. Despite falling in love with climbing so early on, he spent the majority of his time playing baseball competitively. From the ages of 4 – 24, He played on up to 3 teams at a time with about 120 games a year. All to say- while he did not compete as a youth climbing athlete, he is deeply familiar with training and competing at a highly competitive level, the principles of which thoroughly extend into his ever growing love of climbing.<\/p>\n
The reason Aaron left baseball behind was greatly dichotomous in nature; at the age of 24 Aaron was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.\u00a0 He found himself completely paralyzed on his left side overnight. No longer able to play baseball, the diagnosis reignited his passion for climbing because not only was it a good metric to measure his journey through rehab, but it is also a sport accessible to a wide range of disabilities. Before long, he found himself completely enveloped by climbing and the community therein: you can find him anywhere from climbing mega-classic 5.13\u2019s, to routesetting, to coaching highly competitive youth climbers, and teaching any burgeoning climber that is wanting to learn.Services offered:<\/p>\n
Aaron Teaches:<\/p>\n
\n- Learn to Belay<\/li>\n
- Learn to Lead<\/li>\n
- Advanced Lead Climbing Strategies<\/li>\n
- Outdoor Skills Building \u2013 Basic to Advanced<\/li>\n
- Movement Skills \u2013 Basic to Advanced<\/li>\n
- Supervised Training Curriculums \u2013 Any Age (Recurring Plan)<\/li>\n
- Competitive Youth Coaching \u2013 Ages 6-19 (Recurring Plan)<\/li>\n
- Disability Specific Training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Contact Email: sendit@ugclimbing.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/ugclimbing.com\/castle-rock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/08\/Adam-Thielk-Headshot-800x793.jpg\" "\\"Adam")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Adam<\/span>
\nPrivate Instructor<\/span><\/h3>\nAdam was the first person in his family to start climbing around 12 years ago. Adam got his first introduction to rock climbing through Boy Scouts, and that led to outdoor climbing, teaching the younger scouts about climbing, and eventually being a part of his high school climbing team. He also been teaching rock climbing for 5 years as well through college and other gyms.<\/p>\n
The reason why climbing is so special for him is the technical movement and thinking through a specific route. You can\u2019t simply go up, the whole body has to be involved to have a productive climb.<\/p>\n
Climbing has been such an important part of his life that he dedicated his college education to Recreation Outdoor Management with an education emphasis. Going to school in Gunnison allowed him to grow in the outdoor industry, but also gave him opportunities to climb and hike around Harmon Rocks and the Black Canyons of the Gunnison.<\/p>\n
He also enjoys photography, and you can find him outside with his camera because the outdoors allows for beauty but also challenges that when you try to capture it. Nothing is better than climbing and the views you get with it through the challenges.<\/p>\n
When Adam is not climbing, you can find me doing freelance graphic designs, backpacking, snowboarding, and playing the occasional video game.<\/p>\n
Adam Teaches:
\n\u2022 Top rope climbing and belaying
\n\u2022 Lead climbing and belaying
\n\u2022 Technique and Movement
\n\u2022 Outdoor Skills<\/p>\n
Years Climbing: 12
\nYears Instructing: 5<\/p>\n
Contact Email: sendit@ugclimbing.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/ugclimbing.com\/castle-rock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/T023P0KDSAF-U055XD7SB0B-16e8367b9f35-512.jpg\" "\\"T023P0KDSAF-U055XD7SB0B-16e8367b9f35-512\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Ben<\/span>
\nPrivate Instructor
\n<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\nBen began his climbing journey in Seattle, Washington, at the age of three. Introduced to climbing by his parents, who met in a climbing gym, he hasn\u2019t known a life without the sport. Ben climbed regularly throughout his childhood at a number of gyms in the Pacific NorthWest until 2023, when halfway through his Sophomore year of high school, Ben left Washington State and moved to Colorado. Almost immediately after settling in Colorado, Ben began his employment at \u00dcbergrippen. In the years since, Ben has taught classes, instructed youth clubs, and coached climbing teams, all the while attaining a level 3 climbing wall instructor certification and competing in many local climbing competitions. Ben specializes primarily in youth coaching. As a result of his personal climbing journey, and coaching experience at Ubergrippen, he has learned that an intentional and multifaceted training approach that combines targeted drills, strength training, and proper technique can achieve far better results than spending the same amount of time climbing without intentionality.<\/p>\n
Ben Offers:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n- Private Youth Coaching (Ages 6 – 14)<\/li>\n
- Learn to Top Rope<\/li>\n
- Introduction to Lead Climbing and Belaying<\/li>\n
- Foundational Climbing Movement and Techniques<\/li>\n
- Advanced Climbing Movement and Techniques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nYears Instructing: 2
\nYears Climbing: 10+<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nContact Email: sendit@ugclimbing.com<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/ugclimbing.com\/castle-rock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/05\/T023P0KDSAF-U046ZDAN9U7-ab0a0e2eaf84-512.jpg\" "\\"T023P0KDSAF-U046ZDAN9U7-ab0a0e2eaf84-512\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Boer<\/span>
\nPrivate Instructor
\n<\/span><\/h3>\n\nBoer began rock climbing in 2003 with the intention of practicing technical rope work for mountaineering. However, he quickly developed a strong passion for the sport. He embarked on frequent trips up and down the east coast, exploring renowned climbing destinations like Seneca, the Gunks, Stone Mountain, and the New River Gorge.<\/p>\n
After a few years of residing near Washington, D.C., and becoming increasingly engrossed in climbing, he made a significant decision: Boer left his full-time job behind and traveled to Australia to fully immerse himself in the climbing lifestyle. It was during his time camping and climbing at Arapiles that he encountered several Australian climbers who presented him with an opportunity to work as a climbing guide in China. Embracing this chance, he spent the subsequent six years living and working in various Asian countries.<\/p>\n
While in Asia, he embarked on numerous climbing adventures, exploring locations such as Yangshuo and Liming in China, as well as Ha Long Bay in Vietnam. Collaborating with some of their fellow guides, he even accomplished a couple of first ascents on Mt. Kinabalu, the highest peak in Southeast Asia. His route, named “Alpine Birdy<\/a>” with a difficulty rating of 5.12b over three pitches, stood as the most challenging ascent on the mountain at that time. However, in subsequent years, renowned climber Alex Honnold surpassed his accomplishment by establishing an even more demanding route.<\/p>\nIn 2011, Boer decided to leave his dirtbagging lifestyle behind and returned to the United States to start a family and has been an amazing addition to our climbing community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Boer teaches:<\/div>\n\n- Toprope climbing and belaying<\/li>\n
- Lead climbing and belaying<\/li>\n
- Climbing technique and movement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- \n
- Foundational Techniques: <\/strong>footwork, body positioning, momentum, etc<\/li>\n
- Advanced Techniques: <\/strong>heel hooks, drop knees, lock-offs, etc<\/li>\n
- Competitive Techniques:<\/strong> dynos, run & jump, competitor mindset, etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Learn to Lead<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Prepare to Climb Outdoors<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Training Plans Based on Goal<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Common Youth Lessons:<\/h5>\n
- \n
- Climbing Basics:<\/strong> Focus on belaying, safety, good climbing habits & etiquette, and introduces climbing techniques.<\/li>\n
- Club\/Team Prep:<\/strong> Focus on foundational skills to get into our Club or Team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Lesson Fees:<\/h5>\n
Our instructors set their own fees, which you can discuss with them directly. Members are granted their usual access to the facility; non-members can pay a discounted day pass rate (50% off the normal full price day pass rate). Clients must also provide their own equipment or pay normal rental rates to rent equipment (harness, shoes, belay devices) from \u00dcbergrippen. All payments for private instruction are made directly to \u00dcbergrippen.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>Our Private Instructors:<\/h5>\n
- \n
- Aaron<\/a><\/li>\n
- Adam<\/a><\/li>\n
- Ben<\/a><\/li>\n
- Boer<\/a><\/li>\n
- Chris<\/a><\/li>\n
- Terence<\/a><\/li>\n
- Tess<\/a><\/li>\n
- Toby<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
To contact any of these instructors, please address your message to them at sendit@ugclimbing.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Aaron<\/span>
\nPrivate Instructor<\/span><\/h3>\nAaron was introduced to climbing by a class he took his freshman year of High School by the name of Adventure. There he learned all the basics and enjoyed the class enough to be a teacher’s-aid, teaching other students the course material every remaining semester until graduation. Despite falling in love with climbing so early on, he spent the majority of his time playing baseball competitively. From the ages of 4 – 24, He played on up to 3 teams at a time with about 120 games a year. All to say- while he did not compete as a youth climbing athlete, he is deeply familiar with training and competing at a highly competitive level, the principles of which thoroughly extend into his ever growing love of climbing.<\/p>\n
The reason Aaron left baseball behind was greatly dichotomous in nature; at the age of 24 Aaron was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.\u00a0 He found himself completely paralyzed on his left side overnight. No longer able to play baseball, the diagnosis reignited his passion for climbing because not only was it a good metric to measure his journey through rehab, but it is also a sport accessible to a wide range of disabilities. Before long, he found himself completely enveloped by climbing and the community therein: you can find him anywhere from climbing mega-classic 5.13\u2019s, to routesetting, to coaching highly competitive youth climbers, and teaching any burgeoning climber that is wanting to learn.Services offered:<\/p>\n
Aaron Teaches:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Learn to Belay<\/li>\n
- Learn to Lead<\/li>\n
- Advanced Lead Climbing Strategies<\/li>\n
- Outdoor Skills Building \u2013 Basic to Advanced<\/li>\n
- Movement Skills \u2013 Basic to Advanced<\/li>\n
- Supervised Training Curriculums \u2013 Any Age (Recurring Plan)<\/li>\n
- Competitive Youth Coaching \u2013 Ages 6-19 (Recurring Plan)<\/li>\n
- Disability Specific Training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Contact Email: sendit@ugclimbing.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Adam<\/span>
\nPrivate Instructor<\/span><\/h3>\nAdam was the first person in his family to start climbing around 12 years ago. Adam got his first introduction to rock climbing through Boy Scouts, and that led to outdoor climbing, teaching the younger scouts about climbing, and eventually being a part of his high school climbing team. He also been teaching rock climbing for 5 years as well through college and other gyms.<\/p>\n
The reason why climbing is so special for him is the technical movement and thinking through a specific route. You can\u2019t simply go up, the whole body has to be involved to have a productive climb.<\/p>\n
Climbing has been such an important part of his life that he dedicated his college education to Recreation Outdoor Management with an education emphasis. Going to school in Gunnison allowed him to grow in the outdoor industry, but also gave him opportunities to climb and hike around Harmon Rocks and the Black Canyons of the Gunnison.<\/p>\n
He also enjoys photography, and you can find him outside with his camera because the outdoors allows for beauty but also challenges that when you try to capture it. Nothing is better than climbing and the views you get with it through the challenges.<\/p>\n
When Adam is not climbing, you can find me doing freelance graphic designs, backpacking, snowboarding, and playing the occasional video game.<\/p>\n
Adam Teaches:
\n\u2022 Top rope climbing and belaying
\n\u2022 Lead climbing and belaying
\n\u2022 Technique and Movement
\n\u2022 Outdoor Skills<\/p>\nYears Climbing: 12
\nYears Instructing: 5<\/p>\nContact Email: sendit@ugclimbing.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Ben<\/span>
\nPrivate Instructor
\n<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\nBen began his climbing journey in Seattle, Washington, at the age of three. Introduced to climbing by his parents, who met in a climbing gym, he hasn\u2019t known a life without the sport. Ben climbed regularly throughout his childhood at a number of gyms in the Pacific NorthWest until 2023, when halfway through his Sophomore year of high school, Ben left Washington State and moved to Colorado. Almost immediately after settling in Colorado, Ben began his employment at \u00dcbergrippen. In the years since, Ben has taught classes, instructed youth clubs, and coached climbing teams, all the while attaining a level 3 climbing wall instructor certification and competing in many local climbing competitions. Ben specializes primarily in youth coaching. As a result of his personal climbing journey, and coaching experience at Ubergrippen, he has learned that an intentional and multifaceted training approach that combines targeted drills, strength training, and proper technique can achieve far better results than spending the same amount of time climbing without intentionality.<\/p>\n
Ben Offers:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
- \n
- Private Youth Coaching (Ages 6 – 14)<\/li>\n
- Learn to Top Rope<\/li>\n
- Introduction to Lead Climbing and Belaying<\/li>\n
- Foundational Climbing Movement and Techniques<\/li>\n
- Advanced Climbing Movement and Techniques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nYears Instructing: 2
\nYears Climbing: 10+<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nContact Email: sendit@ugclimbing.com<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Boer<\/span>
\nPrivate Instructor
\n<\/span><\/h3>\n\nBoer began rock climbing in 2003 with the intention of practicing technical rope work for mountaineering. However, he quickly developed a strong passion for the sport. He embarked on frequent trips up and down the east coast, exploring renowned climbing destinations like Seneca, the Gunks, Stone Mountain, and the New River Gorge.<\/p>\n
After a few years of residing near Washington, D.C., and becoming increasingly engrossed in climbing, he made a significant decision: Boer left his full-time job behind and traveled to Australia to fully immerse himself in the climbing lifestyle. It was during his time camping and climbing at Arapiles that he encountered several Australian climbers who presented him with an opportunity to work as a climbing guide in China. Embracing this chance, he spent the subsequent six years living and working in various Asian countries.<\/p>\n
While in Asia, he embarked on numerous climbing adventures, exploring locations such as Yangshuo and Liming in China, as well as Ha Long Bay in Vietnam. Collaborating with some of their fellow guides, he even accomplished a couple of first ascents on Mt. Kinabalu, the highest peak in Southeast Asia. His route, named “Alpine Birdy<\/a>” with a difficulty rating of 5.12b over three pitches, stood as the most challenging ascent on the mountain at that time. However, in subsequent years, renowned climber Alex Honnold surpassed his accomplishment by establishing an even more demanding route.<\/p>\n
In 2011, Boer decided to leave his dirtbagging lifestyle behind and returned to the United States to start a family and has been an amazing addition to our climbing community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Boer teaches:<\/div>\n- \n
- Toprope climbing and belaying<\/li>\n
- Lead climbing and belaying<\/li>\n
- Climbing technique and movement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Adam<\/a><\/li>\n
- Club\/Team Prep:<\/strong> Focus on foundational skills to get into our Club or Team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
- Advanced Techniques: <\/strong>heel hooks, drop knees, lock-offs, etc<\/li>\n
![](\"https:\/\/ugclimbing.com\/castle-rock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/05\/T023P0KDSAF-U028CGFKSM8-885b5740b5ac-512.jpg\" "\\"T023P0KDSAF-U028CGFKSM8-885b5740b5ac-512\\"")
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