Colorado Mountain School Professional Mountain Guides
Mountaineering Courses »
Learn how to increase your access to the mountains through our progression of mountaineering courses.
Rock Climbing Courses »
Push your limits on ice and alpine terrain with expert guidance. Develop technical skills, gain mountain experience, and achieve new climbing goals this season.
Seven UTES YURT »
Seven Utes Yurt is Colorado Mountain School’s newest adventure basecamp, mountain lodge, and outdoor education center.
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 team of professional climbing and skiing guides is dedicated to mountain experiences that are educational, fun, challenging, and life-changing at times.
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Featured Courses
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Mountaineering Development Series: Level 1
$1,549.00 Mountaineering Development Series: Level 1 is an immersive 5-day course teaches students how to climb mountains in any condition - from tying your first knot, to standing on your first summit, this course is sure to take you to new heights.Learn More This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Intro to Rock Climbing
$269.00 With a special introductory price, the Intro to Rock Climbing course covers the basics of outdoor climbing in one day.Learn More This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Intro to Hiking
$289.00 This one day hike introduces you to skills like packing, navigation, group dynamics, and outdoor preparedness at Rocky Mountain National Park. A breathtaking escape surrounded by wildlife, crystal-clear mountain lakes, cascading waterfalls, and towering majestic peaks. Learn More This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Estes Park Rock Climbing | Half-Day Intro Guided Climb
$169.00 Looking for an adventurous Estes Park activity? Go rock climbing! This rock climbing experience is perfect for an individual or family looking for a fun adventure in Estes Park - no experience required.Learn More This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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 and the country’s largest 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.
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Our Guides
Colorado Mountain School employs professional guides and educators that are trained and certified by the AMGA and are eager to share their experience in the mountains.
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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.
Our Stewardship
Inclusivity Statement
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.
