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We offer guiding and instruction for those who have never climbed, skied, or backpacked previously, as well as those who have. From the everyman's climb to the climb of a lifetime, there's a trip for everyone at Southwest Adventure Guides. We'll take you!

Founded in Durango, Colorado in 1989, Southwest Adventure Guides is one of the most established climbing schools and guide services in the U.S. We specialize in offering small, customized, professionally guided mountaineering, rock and ice climbing, ski touring and avalanche training expeditions and courses throughout North America, South America and Nepal.

Moab & Indian Creek Rock

Upcoming Trips & Programs
The Fall rock climbing season is just around the corner. Why not take some time this fall for a little Rocktober in the Utah Desert on a classic tower in the Moab/Castle Valley area, or splitter crack at Indian Creek. Courses & private guiding available!

Moab & Castle Valley Classics

Indian Creek Climbing Courses

Cotopaxi & Chimborazo
Upcoming Expedition Experience the thrill of high altitude mountaineering on two of Ecuador's most striking volcanoes, Cotopaxi & Chimborazo. A great way to prepare for a spring ascent of Denali and test yourself at altitudes of 6000 meters! Cotopaxi Express December 4 - 12, 2010 (3 spaces left!) Chimborazo Extension December 13 - 15, 2010 (3 spaces left!)

As a blind climber, I've done expeditions all around the world and dealt with all kinds of local outfitters and guide services; Southwest Adventure Guides is the best!

Erik Weihenmayer
Golden, CO

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Calendar
Search all of our trips by date and plan your adventure!

Trip Dispatches & Mountain Conditions
Current mountain conditions and SWA Guides' trip dispatches.

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P.O. Box 3242 · Durango, CO 81302 · 1-800-642-5389 or 970-259-0370 · info@swaguides.com

Operating under special use permit in the Rio Grande - San Juan National Forest and the Grand Mesa - Uncompahgre National Forest - Wrangell St. Elias National Park - Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - Indian Creek BLM. Southwest Adventure Guides LLC provides services and employment opportunities regardless of an individual's ethnic or cultural heritage, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or physical handicap.