Overview

The San Juan Mountains in Southwest Colorado host some of the best winter climbing and skiing in the country. We experience cold and clear winter skies that make for perfect conditions. We are based in Durango, Colorado and conduct our courses near Silverton, and Ouray. All of these towns are quaint victorian mountain towns with modern accommodations and spectacular views. Durango and Ouray have great hot springs to soak in after climbing.

Ice Climbing-Courses, Single Day Lessons, and Guided Ascents - Check out our beginner and advance ice climbing courses. Don't miss the chance to climb some of the best ice the states have to offer. Courses and climbs offered in Ouray, Silverton, and Durango.

Mixed Climbing Seminar w/Ryan Nelson and Jared Ogden - New this year is our Mixed Climbing Seminar, taught by the incomparable Ryan Nelson and Jared Ogden. Take your ice and mixed climbing to a whole new level this winter!

Winter Mountaineering Courses - Learn the fundamentals and climb Engineer Mountain (12,978 ft.) from our stocked base camp at 11,500 ft.

Backcountry Skiing - Experience some of the best powder and backcoutnry ski terrain Colorado has to offer. We have high country ski tours to suit skier's of all ability levels.

Avalanche Forecasting - Don't get caught! Learn the fundamentals of backcountry travel in avalanche terrain on our A.I.A.R.E. Certified Level 1 Course.

Warm Weather Rock Climbing Destinations-Indian Creek, Utah - Possibly the world's finest sandstone crack climbing. Take a break from the cold this winter and join us for a few days in the desert where the sun always shines!