Alpine World Ascents

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Safety & Skills Instructional Classes

Learn it from the Pros- learn it the right way from the beginning! It takes "wit, grit and spit" to enjoy a great mountain adventure and to return happily and safely home each time. Our Skills and Safety classes are designed to teach you how to do it on your own in a safe, efficient and fun manner. As professional guides, we know the tricks and the fault-pas' and have the most up-to-date knowledge. 

While all our courses are taught in the field- a rocky cliff, icy water flow, snowy backcountry or a steep mountain slope, some varying degrees of theoretical knowledge is commonly included and may even involve classroom sessions.

Pre-scheduled courses: All our pre-scheduled classes are taught in our own Colorado backyard- a world-renowned outdoor Mecca for hikers, backpackers, backcountry skiers, climbers, and mountaineers. We offer pre-scheduled classes for the following disciplines:

Private Arrangements- While we typically utilize the same local course locations, we also gladly travel to a destination of your choice. For private individuals, groups, and families, custom-tailored instructional courses are available for the above as well as for the following disciplines:

  • Ice Climbing
  • Mountaineering
  • Backcountry Skiing/Snowboarding
  • Ski & SnowboardLessons
  • Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue
  • Climbers Self-Rescue
  • Wilderness Navigation
  • Expedition Preparation Training

We also proudly work with Scout Organizations, School and Church Groups and Military Mountain Units.

To inquire about a private arrangement, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 303.589.1195