Expert Gear Picks from Brent Smith

    Expert rock and ice climbing gear recommendations from Brent Smith, AMGA Rock Guide and Apprentice Alpine Guide, based in Denver, CO.

    Brent Smith's Ice Climbing

    Brent Smith's Climbing Shoes

    My recs for all your shoe needs - from gym climbing to alpine rock

    Brent Smith's Trad Climbing

    Brent Smith's Multipitch Sport Climbing

    Brent Smith's Single Pitch Sport Climbing

    Everything you need to single pitch sport climb

    Brent Smith
    Everything with intention

    Brent Smith

    AMGA Rock Guide and Apprentice Alpine Guide
    Brent Smith
    Everything with intention

    Brent Smith

    AMGA Rock Guide and Apprentice Alpine Guide
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    About Brent

    As a full-time climbing coach and guide, climbing plays an integral role in Brent’s life. Helping others find ongoing fulfillment through climbing is his highest priority. From building mental confidence to gaining physical strength to refining one’s technique, Brent approaches his work from a holistic perspective of getting your whole body and mind to work together for your best performance. From coaching in the gym to achieving alpine summits, Brent meets his guests where they are in their climbing journey and helps them plan tangible steps to reach their goals. He truly embodies the mission of Inspiring growth and exploration.

    DETAILS

    DisciplineRock and Ice Climbing
    SpecialityAMGA Rock Guide
    LocationDenver, CO
    Joined RendezvuMar 2026

    HIGHLIGHTS

    Guided The Diamond on Longs Peak
    30 Guided Ascents of The First Flatiron
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    About Brent

    As a full-time climbing coach and guide, climbing plays an integral role in Brent’s life. Helping others find ongoing fulfillment through climbing is his highest priority. From building mental confidence to gaining physical strength to refining one’s technique, Brent approaches his work from a holistic perspective of getting your whole body and mind to work together for your best performance. From coaching in the gym to achieving alpine summits, Brent meets his guests where they are in their climbing journey and helps them plan tangible steps to reach their goals. He truly embodies the mission of Inspiring growth and exploration.

    DETAILS

    DisciplineRock and Ice Climbing
    SpecialityAMGA Rock Guide
    LocationDenver, CO
    Joined RendezvuMar 2026

    HIGHLIGHTS

    Guided The Diamond on Longs Peak
    30 Guided Ascents of The First Flatiron