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Mountain Activities

For the ultimate mountain experience go mountaineering, trekking, backcountry skiing/riding or alpine climbing into the heart of the world's greatest mountains.

From lush alpine valleys you climb up to the summits of spectacular peaks or trek amid stunning mountain vistas & cultures in mountain ranges around the world. Whether a one day climb or trek or a multi-day journey, you often experience a powerful sense of peace of mind. Mountains provide the water of life and each summit provokes a renewed sense of spirit.

Ascend a peak or trek high in the mountains with one of our AMGA certified or trained mountain guides. We can take you on your first mountain climb or trek and forever awaken your sense of nature or we can take you to new heights and destinations anywhere in the mountain world!


Aspen Paragliding
Experience the sensation of free flight! Step into the sky & fly tandem on a paraglider! No experience necessary!
 
Aspen Backcountry Hut Skiing
Join us on an untracked backcountry ski excursion in the Central Colorado Rockies. Custom hut trips are available!
 
Aspen Lift Access & Off-Piste Skiing
Experience lift accessed backcountry ski or riding descents on a unique 'out-of-bounds' experience beyond the slopes of Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands or Snowmass with an AMGA ski guide.
 
Aspen Ski Descents
This course is designed for the advanced skier/ rider who wants to take it to the next level by skiing the bigger steeper peaks. This course will give you an introduction to the techniques and mind set needed for true ski mountaineering.

Avalanche Education Course Level 1
The Level I Course provides a complete introduction to the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche terrain, decision making, and rescue. (AIARE & AAA international standards)
 
Avalanche Education Course Level 2
The Level 2 Course develops an understanding of snowpack formation and metamorphism.
 
Avalanche Education Course Level 3
 
Aspen Ski Extravaganza
Begin your ski vacation with a warm up day on the slopes surrounding Aspen. Then tour to a hut for a scenic backcountry experience. Round off the trip with another day skiing the area.

Aspen Ski Adventure
Experience the best Aspen & Snowmass have to offer both within the ski area boundaries and beyond the slopes.
 
Aspen Ice Climbing
Ice climbing is a unique and exhilirating climbing experience. With no experience necessary our AMGA trained or certified guides can take you out for a day of ice climbing.
 
Annapurna Base Camp Trek
This diverse trek passes through lush vegetation of rain and temperate forests to the alpine environment of the Sanctuary. Once inside the Sanctuary, you will be in the midst of the great snow peak of Annapurna.
 
Bhutan Chomolhari Trek
Experience Bhutan that only few travelers get to see! Trek through remote farmland, blue pine forests and stunning mountain valleys on this intimate wilderness trek.

Bhutan Laya Village Trek
Near the Tibetan border, at 12,630 feet, Laya Village sits on the lap of 23,400 foot Masagang, one of Bhutan’s 20 virgin peaks above 23,000 feet.
 
Bhutan Snowman Trek
This trek incorporates a visit to the mountain people of Laya village followed by a rigorous yet delightful trek over high passes through one of the wildest and remotest regions of the Himalayan world.
 
Everest Base Camp Trek
The Everest region is the world's most famous adventure destination. Our trek includes all the highlights of the Everest National Park including Namche Bazaar, the high view point of Kala Patthar and a visit to Everest Base Camp.
 
Ecuador Volcanoes
On this expedition, our group will attempt to summit three of Ecuador's volcanoes including Cotopaxi, the world’s highest active volcano at 19,335 feet.

Annapurna Circuit Trek
This is truly one of the world's classic walks. Your reward for taking on this endeavor? Views of three of the world's highest peaks - Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu.
 
K2 Baltoro Glacier Trek
This is without a doubt one of the world's greatest trekking classics. The Baltoro Glacier is the original route for climbing expeditions taking on some of the world's toughest 8000 meter peaks.
 
Kilimanjaro Climb
The summit of Kilimanjaro stands at 19,341 feet, the highest point in all of Africa and one of the famed Seven Summits. Our expedition travels away from the crowds by climbing the Umbwe Route.
 
Stok Kangri Trek & Climb
To be at the top of a 6000 meter peak is certainly a challenge but the rewards can be life changing. Our trek through the Markha Valley crosses the Kongmaru La (5150m), the highest pass in the Hemis National Park.

Patagonia Trek
Patagonia is an area of the world that defies description. Sitting at the southern tip of South America, The Torres del Paine national park is the jewel of Patagonia, and one of the most incredible parks in the world!
 
Scrambles in The Dolomites
The Dolomites offer a unique form of Via Ferrata climbing! Experience these limestone climbs, classic routes and airy summits!
 
Bolivia's Cordillera Real Traverse
A challenging 100 mile traverse of the Cordillera Real Range over three 5000 meter mountain passes and through diverse scenery and picturesque Indian villages.
 
The Haute Route
Ski the classic Haute Route from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland with an IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide.

The Fjords of Iceland
Run in conjunction with Borea Adventures, these trips are all about backcountry skiing the beautiful West Fjords of NW Iceland.
 
Mount Everest Advance Base Camp Trek
Called 'The World's Highest Trek' this trip offers a rare opportunity to test yourself at high altitude (over 6000 meters) without any climbing. Optional ascent of Lhakpa Ri (23,100ft) is available.
 
Tilicho Lake Traverse Nepal
A high and wild traverse of the Annapurna Range, remote high altitude trekking, the seldom-visited NarPhu Valley, cultural diversity, two 5000 meter passes, the beautiful Tilicho Lake.
 
Everest and Gokyo Lakes Trek
This high mountain trek passes through mountain villages, by stunning glacier lakes, over high mountain passes with views of Everest & other 8,000 meter peaks. We pass through the Khumbu region in Nepal.

Winter Backcountry Camping
This course is an excellent base for the aspiring mountaineer. Whether your goals are to climb some of Colorado's 14,000 foot peaks in the winter, travel to Alaska or join an expedition to the Himalayas; this course is for you.
 
Classic Ski Mountaineering
Ski mountaineering introduces the advanced skier to out-of-area riding. Our guides will take you into the backcountry to go up and down some of the amazing winter ski ascents that abound in the Elk range.
 
Norway Summit to Ski
Skiing down off-piste virgin slopes to remote snow covered beaches in Norway's beautiful Lyngen Peninsula.
 
Annapurna Trekking Peaks
The Annapurna Circuit is recognized as one of the world's great mountain walks. And, we've added a unique twist by offering you the opportunity to climb two of the area's 6,000 meter trekking peaks.

Trekking Peaks of the Rolwaling Valley
One of Nepal's most outstanding treks combined with three technically straight-forward and optional trekking peaks. Spectacular big mountain views, picturesque farming villages and Buddhist culture.
 
Ecuador Volcanoes
On this expedition, our group will attempt to summit three of Ecuador's volcanoes including Cotopaxi, the world’s highest active volcano at 19,335 feet.
 
Climbing in the Bolivian Andes
Of all the Andean countries, Bolivia remains the least touristed and most adventurous! At 21,180 feet, Illimani is our tallest climbing objective in the Cordillera Real.
 
Peaks of the Cordillera Blanca - Peru
The Cordillera Blanca mountains of Peru have been a focus of strong alpinists from around the world since the 1960’s. Ishinca (18,138ft), Pisco Oeste (18,850ft) and Chopicalqui (20,850ft) are perfect for climbers who want to climb glaciated peaks.
 
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