We conduct our climbing, skiing, and mountaineering courses and trips in the San Juan Mountains. The San Juan Mountains typically have the best mountain weather in the United States, allowing us to concentrate on skill acquisition and climbing, not on miserable weather. From our base in Durango we have access to 14 mountains over 14,000 feet and hundreds in the 13,000 foot range. These attributes make the San Juans a fantastic training ground to learn the basics of rock climbing, ice climbing, alpine mountaineering, backcountry skiing, and avalanche training to beef up your skills for longer and more technical climbing and/or skiing expeditions throughout the world.

2011 Trip/Course Offerings

Rock Climbing
We offer course instruction as well as guided ascents in Moab, Indian Creek, the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, and Red Rocks, Nevada.

Ice Climbing
We offer course instruction as well as guided ascents in Durango, Silverton, and Ouray, Colorado, home to the best ice climbing in the lower 48.

Alpine Climbing
We offer private course instruction as well as guided ascents in the San Juan Mountains, Alaska, and select destinations worldwide.

Avalanche Training Courses
We offer Level 1 and Level 2 AIARE Qualified Avalanche Courses in the San Juan Mountains.

Backcountry Skiing
We offer course instruction, hut trips, and guided skiing in the San Juan Mountains, as well as the European Alps.

Ski Mountaineering
From our Ski the Peaks program to our Ski Mountaineering Camp, we have what it takes to help you take your skiing to the next level.

Backpacking
We offer both scheduled and private guided backpacking trips in the San Juan Mountains and the Weminuche Wilderness.