Ric Geiman has been climbing in the Garden of the Gods since he moved to Colorado Springs in 1981. His climbing career began in the 70's when he was a student at the University of Idiana; a harrowing accent of
Devil's Tower with his life long friend Dan Heidenreich and his older brother Tom confirmed his passion for climbing. "Our ascent of Durrance Crack was an epic struggle,'' says Geiman, "but the whole experience created a powerful bond between us and the sport that made the experience possible." Subsequent trips to the Gunks, Seneca
Rocks, the Needles, Canyonlands, Yosemite, and eventually the Garden of the Gods, sustained his love for climbing.
Today, Geiman is a contract coordinator for the Colorado Springs Park and Recreation Department and co-owner of the Sport Climbing Center which he opened in 1992 with his two friends Erick Christianson and Mark Van Horn.
Geiman has climbed competitively since 1989 and at one time was ranked 10th by the ASCF.
He lives in Colorado Springs with his wife Cindy and their two children, Ashley and Austin.
The Best Climbing Guide To The Garden!
"Simply put, the Garden is a challenging place to climb. Ric Geiman knows the Garden and its climbs like few others. He has put his knowledge to work and authored what is, by far, the best climbing guide to the area. "
--Mark Hesse
Essentials, Extras & Easy To Use
"Ric has done justice to the beauty of the Garden of the Gods in thie guide book. The information is well presented, includes the essentials, the extras, and is easy to use--what more could I say of a climbing guide book'':
--Hans Florine
Ensures A Great Experience
"No matter what your background, climbing at the Garden of the Gods is an unforgettable experience. By steering you to the Garden's best climbs, Ric Geiman's Garden's Guide helps ensure a great experience at this unusual climbing area."
--Dale Goddard
He Knows What's Up
"Thanks to Ric Geiman, here is an excellent guide to the Garden of the Gods, which will greatly aid those searching for the prime climbs and bouldering the Garden has to offer. Ric has climbed in the Garden for a number of years and has a keen knowledge of what's out there. He knows what's up."
--Kevin Branford
