Guiding Life
Guides Day Off at Longs Peak: Women’s Mentoring in the Outdoors
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
June 29, 2021
CMS Blog
Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
Backcountry Skiing with IFMGA Guide Ben Markhart: What to Pack and Wear for Spring Conditions
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
April 21, 2021
Guiding Life
Dear Mothers,
Dear Mothers, There is finally a light at the end of tunnel. Whatever you did to keep your family and children safe in the last
March 31, 2021
Rock Climbing
New to Outdoor Sport Climbing? Get Started at These 5 Denver-Area Crags
Since Colorado Mountain School was founded in 1981, we’ve witnessed an explosion of climbing gyms across the country. These massive, ever-changing indoor facilities not only
June 5, 2020
Guiding Life
The Importance of Leave No Trace
With Colorado Mountain School Guide Rainbow Weinstock Unfortunately, we have all likely experienced a favorite place becoming littered with trash, or trampled over by people
April 22, 2020
Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
Scarpa Maestrale XT Review
I’ve owned nearly every iteration of the Scarpa Maestrale ski boot. I started skiing on the original Maestrale about 10 years ago. The way I
March 4, 2020
Avalanche Training
Analysis of a Historic Avalanche Cycle: The Spring of 2019
As we prepare for another season recreating in the backcountry, it’s hard not to reflect upon how last season ended. I, for one, feel lucky
October 15, 2019
Rock Climbing
Reports from the Field: Spearhead
North Ridge of Spearhead, RMNP Trip Report Colorado Mountain School guide Mike Soucy climbed Spearhead with clients in Rocky Mountain National Park on July 18th,
July 20, 2019
Rock Climbing
Reports from the Field: The Petit Grepon
South Face of Petit Grepon, RMNP Trip Report Colorado Mountain School guides Bob Chase and Clint Locks climbed the Petit Grepon with clients in Rocky
July 19, 2019
Mountaineering
Reports from the Field: Longs Peak
The Keyhole of Longs Peak, RMNP Trip Report Colorado Mountain School guide Mike Coyle and two clients climbed Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park
July 16, 2019
Ice Climbing
Reports From the Field: Dreamweaver Conditions 20180604
Dreamweaver, Mt Meeker Conditions CMS guide and Expeditions Manager Jayson Simons-Jones climbed Dreamweaver in Rocky Mountain National Park yesterday (June 4th, 2018). See and hear
June 5, 2018
Guiding Life
Parenthood and Mountain Guiding
Meet Norie Kizaki: Guide and New Mother Mountain guide, sponsored athlete and mother. Hear how Colorado Mountain School guide Norie Kizaki approaches motherhood, pregnancy and
May 13, 2018
News
Voted “Best Climbing Guide Company”
The Results Are In And we’re stoked to have been voted the “Best Climbing Guide Company” in the “Best of the Rockies” poll by Elevation
April 9, 2018
Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
Tour Planning 101: Backcountry Skiing
Getting lost and coming home late from a day of ski touring is not only a bummer. It can also be disasterous for you or
April 6, 2018
Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
Guide Gear Review: SCARPA Ski Boots
Disclaimer: If you’re hunting for the number of grams or degrees of articulation in a SCARPA ski boot review, this article isn’t for you. If
January 17, 2018
Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
Reports From the Field: 1/10/18
Rocky Mountain National Park Conditions CMS Avalanche Course Leader and Guide Thomas White reports the field conditions from 1/09/2018 – 1/10/2018. The storm that moved
January 12, 2018
Mountaineering
Guide Gear Review: Scarpa Mountaineering Boots
What I Look For in a Boot As an avid mountaineer and professional guide, I spend around 100 days a year wearing mountaineering boots, meaning
January 10, 2018
News
CMS Snags #2 on Colorado’s 2018 Bucket List
There’s no shortage of fantastic activities in Colorado, so when our avalanche training courses were featured in the #2 spot for 303magazine’s “88 Things to
January 5, 2018
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