Southwest Adventure Guides LLC Colorado Climbing School and Guide Service in Durango, CO and the San Juan Mountains

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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.

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Rock Climbing: Durango, CO

Upcoming Trips & Courses
From the classic climbs at East Animas, to the great selection at X-Rock, there is something for everyone! Trips offered daily!!

Rock Climbing Durango, CO

Watch the X-Rock Climbing Video!

Watch the East Animas Climbing Video!

San Juan 14'er & 13'er Trips

Upcoming Trips & Courses
Summer has arrived and it's a great time to sign up for one of our Chicago Basin 14'er or Centennial 13'er Trips. Unforgettable adventures in Colorado's largest wilderness!

Chicago Basin 14'er Trips

San Juan Centennial 13'er Trips

Watch the Snowdon Peak Climbing Video!

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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Trip Dispatches & Mountain Conditions
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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.