Long summer nights call for long adventures in the mountains. And new for this summer, we have launched several Fundamental Mountain Skills programs to help
Win a Free Spot in One of Our New Hiking and Camping Programs Would you like to win a free spot in one of our
Summer Backcountry Trips: Safety Tips for Your Next Adventure As many people begin planning their summer backcountry trips, it’s important to remember all those skills
Choosing the Best Guide for Your Adventure With so many new people trying rock climbing, backcountry skiing, or mountaineering in the past few years, there’s
For some, when ski areas start closing down in the Spring it signals the end of the season. However, backcountry skiers and splitboarders know that
Women supporting other women in their careers, especially when it comes from within the mountain guiding industry, is just something magical to watch unfold. Our
Interested in an ice climbing course, improving your technique, or prepping for the Ouray Ice Festival? Here’s everything about where Colorado Mountain School guides, what
Avalanche Safety is Everyone’s Business Why take an avalanche safety course? Why not just buy the beacon, shovel and probe and get out there?
AIARE 1 Hut Trips Our one-of-a-kind AIARE 1 Backcountry Hut Trips provide you with 3 days of luxury at a warm alpine hut. And, with skiing right out
Becoming a Mountain Guide: A Conversation with Norie Kizaki At Colorado Mountain School, we realize our guides have different goals and desires in addition to
Why Start Backcountry Skiing or Splitboarding? Want to start backcountry skiing or splitboarding? Are those fresh powder turns, untracked runs, a sense of exploration,
Preparing for early season snow and backcountry travel could make or break your next adventure. Written by Colorado Mountain School Guide Andy Hansen If you’ve
Happy 40th Birthday Colorado Mountain School Colorado Mountain School was founded in Estes Park, Colorado in 1981 and we are celebrating our 40th birthday this
History of the AMGA The AMGA was set in motion in 1979 when a group of mountain guides in Jackson, Wyoming came together and created
Is Your Mountain Guide Qualified? When tax season rolls around, you turn towards your accountant or CPA, right? Well, searching for a mountain guide is
State Forest State Park is located northeast of Rocky Mountain National Park near Walden, Colorado. Within the park, you’ll find the Nokhu Crags, a ski
Women’s Mentoring in the Outdoors At the Colorado Mountain School, we not only share our love of the mountains with our guests. We help to
By Colorado Mountain School guide Ben Markhart Do you have questions about what to pack and wear for an upcoming backcountry skiing tour? IFMGA Guide
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