Paragon Guides

Our Story

Who we are

One of Colorado’s premier guide services providing Quality Outdoor Adventures Since 1978 Throughout the White River National Forest of the central Rocky Mountain region and along the now famous 10th Mountain Division Hut System. Choose from a variety of backcountry adventures Summer and Winter Our participatory approach to guiding provides individuals and families a true sense of personal involvement in their adventure experience. Paragon Guides began in 1978 as a small guiding company prior to merging with two other companies in 1985. Buck Elliott, Paragon’s president and director, has designed the company to represent a consortium of guides who have a personal and professional commitment to the guiding profession.”

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Get to know the curious nature of llamas on our “Take a Llama to Lunch” hikes. The ‘boys’ are wildly popular with children due to their gentle nature. The easy pace and length make llama hikes excellent outings for families, friends, and groups. Llamas make excellent trail companions as pack animals and can carry as much as 80 pounds. They do not like being ridden no matter how much grain we feed them.

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Challenge yourself physically and mentally in the vertical world of rock climbing. Step outside your comfort zone and find yourself on the edge of the rock with the wind at your back. We welcome beginner, intermediate, and advanced climbers to join our experienced guides for a fun day in the mountains.

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Some Adventure Options

AIARE 1 Avalanche Course

This 24-hour course is an introduction to managing avalanche hazard. You will learn how to use a repeatable process to manage your risk and learn from your experiences in the backcountry. You will also practice preparing for and carrying out a backcountry trip, keeping track of, communicating, and making decisions about hazards while in the backcountry, and learn rescue techniques if an avalanche occurs and someone is caught. Students should be able to travel off-trail on ungroomed or unmaintained terrain and bring appropriate equipment for traveling on snow, but there are no other prerequisites for this course.

Take a Llama to Lunch

Get to know the curious nature of llamas on our “Take a Llama to Lunch” hikes. The ‘boys’ are wildly popular with children due to their gentle nature. The easy pace and length make llama hikes excellent outings for families, friends, and groups. Llamas make excellent trail companions as pack animals and can carry as much as 80 pounds. They do not like being ridden no matter how much grain we feed them.

Guided Hiking in Vail

Explore a variety of classic trails surrounding the Vail Valley on a full or half ­day guided hike. Unplug while you immerse yourself within the beauty and quiet of the Holy Cross or Eagles Nest Wilderness areas. Discover aspen forests painted with wildflowers. Hike to a pristine alpine lake. Gain a ridge or stroll beside a wooded stream. Learn the local flora and fauna. Step out and away from the resort and enjoy the serenity of the mountains.

Rock Climbing

Challenge yourself physically and mentally in the vertical world of rock climbing. Step outside your comfort zone and find yourself on the edge of the rock with the wind at your back. We welcome beginner, intermediate, and advanced climbers to join our experienced guides for a fun day in the mountains.

what they offer

Avalanche Safety
Backcountry/XC
backpacking
fishing
hiking
Mountaineering

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Contact Details

Email

trips@paragonguides.com

Call us

970.926.5299