Pikes Peak Alpine School
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Pikes Peak is known to the casual observer as a gentle giant. But on the upper reaches of it’s daunting Northern aspects are some of the finest glacier-carved granite crack climbs in the country. With little representation in out-of-print guide books, it takes first-hand knowledge to access these truly classic lines. From blade-like ridges accented with gendarmes, to clean glacier-polished walls, these routes run from one to eight pitches in length, and the quality of stone is second to none.
Days typically start at 7:00am or earlier depending on objective and go until 5 pm. Climb with our experienced and highly trained guides. We are here to help you; challenge yourself, achieve your goals and have fun doing it with well planned guidance.
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Full Day Guided Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding
Join us for a day in the beautiful and accessible mountains of Colorado! We will guide you though some of our favorite backcountry ski terrain. Choose from areas like Hoosier Pass near Breckenridge, Colorado, Monarch Pass near Salida, Colorado, Pikes Peak near Colorado Springs, Colorado and more.
In order to truly enjoy this day, we recommend that skiers be of at least an intermediate ability level with all the requisite gear. Our AMGA trained ski and splitboard guides will give you unsurpassed attention and tailor the trip to maximize group safety and skier/rider experience.
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Ice Climbing Half-Day
This half-day of guided climbing is geared toward novice and first-time ice climbers but we also guide Hully Gully multi pitch as a half day. We will focus on the fundamentals of ice climbing-specific movement and technique, as well as gear selection and the unique safety considerations we face in the ice realm.
Climb ice with our American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) Certified Alpine Guides and Ice Instructors. Your safety and well being are our highest priorities. Our guides are here to help you challenge yourself, have fun, and achieve your goals.
Pikes Peak Alpine Rock Climbing
Pikes Peak is known to the casual observer as a gentle giant. But on the upper reaches of it’s daunting Northern aspects are some of the finest glacier-carved granite crack climbs in the country. With little representation in out-of-print guide books, it takes first-hand knowledge to access these truly classic lines. From blade-like ridges accented with gendarmes, to clean glacier-polished walls, these routes run from one to eight pitches in length, and the quality of stone is second to none.
Days typically start at 7:00am or earlier depending on objective and go until 5 pm. Climb with our experienced and highly trained guides. We are here to help you; challenge yourself, achieve your goals and have fun doing it with well planned guidance.
Crestone Peak & Crestone Needle
Crestone Peak and Needle, located in the heart of the Sangre De Cristo Range, are two of the most awe inspiring 14,000 foot+ mountains (14ers) in Colorado. Their jagged summits dominate the skyline above the surrounding valleys and reward those who ascend them with unforgettable views. Climbs in the Crestone Group range from long Class 3-4 scrambles to the epic Peak-To-Needle Traverse to the technical Ellingwood Ledges route. Also known as the Ellingwood Arete, it is one of the 50 classic climbs of North America! The Crestones offer some of the best alpine rock climbing in Colorado.
Climb with our experienced and highly trained guides. We are here to help you challenge yourself and achieve your goals while providing the technical expertise needed to safely negotiate these climbs.
Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
Full Day Guided Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding
Join us for a day in the beautiful and accessible mountains of Colorado! We will guide you though some of our favorite backcountry ski terrain. Choose from areas like Hoosier Pass near Breckenridge, Colorado, Monarch Pass near Salida, Colorado, Pikes Peak near Colorado Springs, Colorado and more.
In order to truly enjoy this day, we recommend that skiers be of at least an intermediate ability level with all the requisite gear. Our AMGA trained ski and splitboard guides will give you unsurpassed attention and tailor the trip to maximize group safety and skier/rider experience.
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