Industry Partner Links
Organizations | Gear/Equipment | Local Shops & Ski Huts | Guide Services | Agencies
Organizations
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The American Alpine Club
They protect the places we climb, advocate for American climbers around the world, preserve climbing’s history and chronicle climbing achievement. The AAC’s ongoing commitment to inspiring and supporting climbers dates back to 1902, when the country’s leading climbers and conservationists banded together to form the Club.
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The American Mountain Guides Association
The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) has been dedicated to supporting the guiding community through excellence in education, standards, and certification to enhance the quality of services provided to the public, while serving as a resource for accessing and protecting the natural environment.
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The American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education
You can rest assured you'll get the same information from any AIARE course or instructor no matter where you take your course. Rather than wasting time shopping for a good curriculum and quality materials, leave that to AIARE; you can concentrate on finding a course that has a location, venue, and instructor team that meets your personal needs.
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The Colorado Avalanche Information Center
The purpose of the CAIC is to minimize the economic and human impact of snow avalanches on recreation, tourism, commerce, industry and the citizens of Colorado. With a staff of 15 avalanche professionals, we achieve our purpose through a dual mission of forecasting and public education.
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Gear & Equipment
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Outdoor Research
Southwest Adventure Guides features technical outerwear by OR. Their focus on creating functional solutions for human powered adventure results in superbly designed product. Their commitment to quality means their gear lasts, and the Infinite Guarantee needs no explanation.
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Osprey Packs
Their mission is to create innovative high performance gear that reflects our love of adventure and our devotion to the outdoors. We think they do a great job, so check out their amazing line up of packs for adventures of all types and sizes. Guide favorites are the Kode 38 and Mutant 38. |
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Mammut: Absolute Alpine
Mammut is world renowned for their commitment to product quality and innovation. Makers of some of the finest gear including ropes, harnesses, footwear, backpacks, and avalanche safety equipment. The Serenity 8.9 is our alpine climbing rope of choice.
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Backcountry Access
BCA is a leader in the outdoor industry for snow safety products. Their transceivers, probes, shovels, avy related gear, and backpacks are second to none. The long awaited release of their Tracker2 beacon and Float Series packs continue to set the standard for snow safety equipment. Fresh tracks. Fresh ideas. |
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Dynafit
Dynafit is the producer of the finest selection of backcountry alpine touring gear available. Period. Their time tested binding designs are an absolute must have for alpine touring, and are the lighest most functional bindings out there. They also make great boots and skis. Those who know go Dynafit.
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Black Diamond Equipment
At Black Diamond it's all about climbing and skiing. They share the same experiences that you do on rock, ice and snow and these experiences push them to make the best gear possible for the worldwide family of climbers and skiers. |
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Local Gear Shops, Rock Gyms, & Ski Huts
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The Rock Lounge
Durango's premier climbing gym, coffee bar, and yoga facility. Owned and operated by Keeton Disser, who is also our Graphic Design and Marketing Specialist. The Rock Lounge hosts some great climbing, with constantly updated routes, free wi-fi, and more. Come train, hang out, and climb with us in Durango!
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Pine Needle Mountaineering
Durango's premier climbing, camping, hiking, and ski shop since 1976. Located in the heart of the San Juan Mountain Range in Colorado, their expert staff is dialed-in, and eager to provide the most up-to-date information about the activities we all love.
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Alladin's Lamp Hut
Experience Colorado's majestic San Juan Mountains at the only available hut on Molas Pass. Situated at 10525 feet and ¼ mile from highway 550, the Aladdin's Lamp Hut is nestled below the Grand Turk with spectacular views of the Weminuche Wilderness and the rugged Grenadier Range. The old growth forest surrounding the cabin provides excellent terrain for gentle backcountry skiing and snowshoeing with steep powder chutes and stupendous spring corn skiing to beckon the more advanced backcountry traveler.
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Guide Services
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Mountain Trip
Owners/Guides Todd Rutledge and Bill Allen run the best show on Denali, and we're proud to recommend their services if you're looking to climb Denali, and other great peaks like Mt. Vinson or Mt. Everest. Their expertise at organizing and running the highest quality trips is second to none, and their enthusiasm for all mountain trips is contagious! |
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4 Corners Whitewater
Got whitewater? 4 Corners Whitewater is located in scenic Durango, Colorado and offers guided rafting and kayaking in the Four Corners region. They hire only the finest guides and seek nothing less than 100% customer satisfaction. |
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Hermosa Tours
Our friends and partners in the Durango area offer thhe best mountain biking destinations, and their crown jewel rides. The relaxing comfort of distinct handpicked accommodations and zero-hassle personalized white glove service. This is your fantasy mountain bike vacation. Ride hard. Relax. Repeat. |
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San Juan Ski Company
The San Juan Ski Company provides back country powder skiing in the rugged and remote San Juan National Forest. Advanced and expert skiers can explore this fabulous terrain with the San Juan Ski Company. Based at Purgatory/Durango Mountain Ski Resort, they are only 30 minutes from Silverton Mountain Ski Area and 2 hours from both Telluride and Wolf Creek Ski Resorts.
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Soaring Tree Top Adventures
A fabulous adventure while you're in the Durango area and the World's largest zipline course with 27 zipline spans. A ride on the D&SNGRR and a gourmet lunch round out this one-of-a-kind adventure in the heart of the San Juan National Forest.
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Government Agencies
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The United States Forest Service
Southwest Adventure Guides is an authorized permit holder in the San Juan National Forest and the Grand Mesa Uncompahgre National Forest. |
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The National Park Service
Southwest Adventure Guides is an authorized permit holder in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, the Wrangell St. Elias National Park, and Denali National Park. |
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The Bureau of Land Management
Southwest Adventure Guides is an authorized permit holder in the Cedar Mesa Grand Gulch BLM, Indian Creek BLM, and Moab Castle Valley BLM. |
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