Mountaineering

Mountaineering, commonly referred to as alpinism or mountain climbing, involves all disciplines of climbing. It is common to encounter rock climbing, steep snow climbing, ice climbing, and glacier travel on many of the world’s best classic mountaineering routes. The summit is just the beginning of an extraordinary adventure!

Our passion for the peaks drives us to provide unparalleled guided mountaineering trips across Colorado and beyond. Designed for both seasoned alpinists and those venturing into the mountains for the first time, we can provide you with the ultimate mountain experience.

Our team of trained and certified guides provide industry standard best practices, technical expertise, and local knowledge to help you get the most out of the mountains. Whether you are looking to learn the skills needed to climb, or looking for an incredible mountaineering experience, we have the perfect offering for you.

Need help deciding which trip is right for you? Contact Us and we can point you in the right direction.

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A climber training for the Matterhorn during Golden Mountain Guides 4 day Matterhorn Prep Course
Matterhorn Prep Course
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Prepare for the Matterhorn with our Colorado based prep course. Train and climb on challenging alpine terrain in the Front Range to develop the skills, fitness, and confidence needed for a successful Matterhorn ascent. This […]

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A climber in Colorado climbing snow to get to the top of a mountain
Colorado Classic Couloirs
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Join us for Colorado snow climbing on classic couloirs. Have you taken a mountaineering course? Are you eager to get out and apply what you learned? Then this is the mountain experience for you. Climb […]

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Climb the Matterhorn
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Is climbing this iconic mountain on your bucket list? If so, we can help with our guided Matterhorn climbing trips. In-country training, climbing, and acclimatization with expert guidance from one of our IFMGA Licensed Mountain […]

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Introduction to mountaineering students in Colorado
Introduction to Mountaineering Course
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We all dream big, and taking the next steps can be daunting, but luckily we can help. Our Introduction to Mountaineering Course can help beginner climbers learn and practice the skills needed for mountaineering, and […]

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Crevasse rescue course in Colorado
Crevasse Rescue Course
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Are you planning to travel on glaciated terrain? Do you have the technical skills to haul your partner out of a crevasse? Our Crevasse Rescue Course can help give you the confidence and skills needed […]

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Sunrise over The Citadel during a mountaineering trip in Colorado
The Citadel
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Looking for an “off the beaten path” climbing objective? As one of the most underrated mountaineering routes in Colorado, the Citadel has steep snow climbing and an exposed ridge traverse with technical climbing with a […]

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Advanced mountaineering climbing course in Colorado
Advanced Mountaineering Course
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Do you have mountaineering experience? Are you looking to take the next step and feel more confident in your climbing knowledge? Our Advanced Mountaineering Course will give you the rope skills, mountain knowledge, and decision […]

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Technical ropework for mountaineering students in the Colorado mountains
Technical Ropework for Mountaineering
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Are you looking to unlock the door to exhilarating mountaineering adventures in Colorado and beyond? Our one day Technical Ropework for Mountaineering Course covers technical aspects of climbing such as advanced anchor building, descent techniques, […]

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Privately guided mountaineering trips in Colorado
Privately Guided Mountaineering
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Looking for a custom mountain adventure built around your goals? Our privately guided mountaineering trips take you to stunning alpine locations across Colorado and beyond. From classic 13ers and 14ers to technical ridgelines, we’ll help […]

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