Peter Thomas's Climbing Gear & Expert Recommendations

Guide

Golden, CO

Peter is a Colorado based climbing instructor who spends much of his personal and professional time sharing the outdoors with others. Peter found climbing early in life while growing up in Colorado. He has seen how the skills, relationships and attitudes learned while on the rock have enriched his life and can be transferred to help navigate life’s challenges. These experiences have led to a passion for fostering equity and belonging in outdoor and vertical spaces. Peter is passionate about preserving the landscapes he loves, and works to instill the importance of place in outdoor pursuits. Peter graduated from Prescott College in 2011 with a BA in Adventure Education. He is a certified Single Pitch Instructor, Apprentice Rock Guide and Wilderness First Responder. Outside his professional roles, Peter spends much of his time volunteering with organizations committed to stewardship and building and preserving equitable access to the outdoors. When not on the rock, you can find him canyoneering or whitewater kayaking throughout the southwest.

Discipline: Climbing

Specialty: Rock

Expert Gear Picks from Peter Thomas

Expert climbing gear recommendations from Peter Thomas, Guide, based in Golden, CO.

Peter Thomas's Shoes

Peter Thomas recommends the La Sportiva TC Pro
Peter Thomas recommends the La Sportiva TX Guide Leather
Peter Thomas recommends the Scarpa CRUX® MEN'S (UPDATED)
Peter Thomas recommends the La Sportiva TX2 EVO Leather

Peter Thomas's General Climbing Gear

These are the essentials I use and love

Peter Thomas recommends the Black Diamond Vapor Helmet
Peter Thomas recommends the Black Diamond Infinity Cord
Peter Thomas recommends the Black Diamond ATC-Guide Belay Device
Peter Thomas recommends the Sterling Sterling 6.8 mm HollowBlock2 Loop - 13.5 in. Khaki 6.8 Mm
Peter Thomas recommends the Camp C.A.M.P. Nimbus Lock Carabiner - Package of 3 Multi-Colored

Peter Thomas's Trad Climbing

Peter Thomas recommends the Black Diamond Camalot™ Ultralight
Peter Thomas recommends the Black Diamond C4 Camalot
Peter Thomas recommends the Black Diamond Camalot™ Z4
Peter Thomas recommends the Black Diamond Offset Stopper Set #7-11
Peter Thomas recommends the Black Diamond Stopper Set #4-13

Peter Thomas's Ropes

Peter Thomas recommends the Sterling Sterling IonR XEROS BiColor 9.4 mm Dry Rope Yellow 9.4 Mm X 60 M
Peter Thomas recommends the Sterling Rope Aero Rope

Peter Thomas's Sport Climbing

These are the draws and accessories I use sport climbing

Peter Thomas recommends the Petzl Petzl Djinn Axess Quickdraws - Package of 6 Blue 11 Cm
Peter Thomas recommends the Black Diamond HotForge Hybrid Quickdraw Quickpack 12cm
Peter Thomas recommends the Petzl Petzl GRIGRI Belay Device Red
Peter Thomas recommends the Petzl Petzl Freino Autolocking Carabiner

Peter Thomas

Peter Thomas

Guide

Peter Thomas

Peter Thomas

Guide

About Peter

Peter is a Colorado based climbing instructor who spends much of his personal and professional time sharing the outdoors with others. Peter found climbing early in life while growing up in Colorado. He has seen how the skills, relationships and attitudes learned while on the rock have enriched his life and can be transferred to help navigate life’s challenges. These experiences have led to a passion for fostering equity and belonging in outdoor and vertical spaces. Peter is passionate about preserving the landscapes he loves, and works to instill the importance of place in outdoor pursuits. Peter graduated from Prescott College in 2011 with a BA in Adventure Education. He is a certified Single Pitch Instructor, Apprentice Rock Guide and Wilderness First Responder. Outside his professional roles, Peter spends much of his time volunteering with organizations committed to stewardship and building and preserving equitable access to the outdoors. When not on the rock, you can find him canyoneering or whitewater kayaking throughout the southwest.

DETAILS

DisciplineClimbing

SpecialityRock

LocationGolden, CO

Joined RendezvuOct 2025

About Peter

Peter is a Colorado based climbing instructor who spends much of his personal and professional time sharing the outdoors with others. Peter found climbing early in life while growing up in Colorado. He has seen how the skills, relationships and attitudes learned while on the rock have enriched his life and can be transferred to help navigate life’s challenges. These experiences have led to a passion for fostering equity and belonging in outdoor and vertical spaces. Peter is passionate about preserving the landscapes he loves, and works to instill the importance of place in outdoor pursuits. Peter graduated from Prescott College in 2011 with a BA in Adventure Education. He is a certified Single Pitch Instructor, Apprentice Rock Guide and Wilderness First Responder. Outside his professional roles, Peter spends much of his time volunteering with organizations committed to stewardship and building and preserving equitable access to the outdoors. When not on the rock, you can find him canyoneering or whitewater kayaking throughout the southwest.

DETAILS

DisciplineClimbing

SpecialityRock

LocationGolden, CO

Joined RendezvuOct 2025