IGNITE YOUR PASSION
WITH COLORADO MOUNTAIN SCHOOL
The mountains have a profound ability to make us feel alive. Colorado Mountain School exists to share the power of the mountains with adventurers who want to learn and explore. Our family of climbing and skiing professionals is dedicated to mountain experiences that are educational, fun, challenging, and life-changing at times.
Course Disciplines
Featured Courses
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Rock Climbing Development Series: Level 2
$1,299.00 This five-day rock climbing development series course focuses on leading multi-pitch trad rock routes.Learn More -
AIARE 1 Three-Day Course
$699.00 – $729.00 This field-based AIARE 1 course will teach you how to make better decisions in avalanche terrain, with the world's largest and most experienced AIARE provider!Learn More -
AIARE 1 Hut Trip
$999.00 – $1,149.00 This 3 day AIARE 1 Hut Trip takes place at various huts throughout Colorado. Enjoy the luxury of a warm hut and alpine skiing, right out the door.Learn More -
Intro to Rock Climbing
$199.00 With a special introductory price, the Intro to Rock Climbing course covers the basics of outdoor climbing in one day.Learn More
About Colorado Mountain School
Colorado Mountain School was founded in Estes Park, Colorado in 1981. Since then we’ve built a reputation on tens of thousands of days skiing, climbing, mountaineering, and teaching in our backyard—the spectacular Colorado Rockies—and across the globe in other world-class mountain ranges. Our team is highly trained and curates internationally respected courses and trips. CMS is Colorado’s largest mountain guide company, an accredited guide service of the American Mountain Guides Association, and the country’s #1 AIARE avalanche course provider.
What Sets Us Apart?
We believe that what you accomplish is less important than how you accomplish it. We value Challenge & Adventure, Community, Professionalism, Quality of Life, and The Environment.
Our Guides
Colorado Mountain School is accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association and employs professional guides and educators that are trained and certified by the AMGA and are eager to share their experience in the mountains.
Stewardship
At Colorado Mountain School, we are incredibly fortunate to live and work in some of the most beautiful and delicate settings in the country. We strive to make a lasting impact to preserve the beauty and integrity of our natural surroundings.
Colorado Mountain School has zero tolerance for racism or discrimination in any form. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all our clients, staff, partners, and the community at large.
