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Mountain Climbing in the Rocky Mountains

Explore the wondrous and numerous peaks of the mighty Rockies.

Stretching from British Columbia in Canada down to the US southern state of New Mexico, the Rocky Mountains cover around 3,000 miles of terrain. They make the perfect backdrop to a whole host of outdoor activities, including mountain climbing. 
 
 
 
 
 

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Climbing Mount Elbert in 1 day, Colorado

Climbing Mount Elbert in 1 day, Colorado

Join a certified guide on this Mount Elbert climbing adventure and get to the highest point of Colorado with your family or friends!

1 day

Beginner

Any

FromUSD 350
Longs Peak, 2-day Climb in the Rocky Mountain National Park

Longs Peak, 2-day Climb in the Rocky Mountain National Park

Come along with one of the IFMGA-certified guides of The Mountain Guides and head into the Rocky Mountains to tackle Colorado’s northern-most mountain over 14,000 feet, Longs Peak, on an unforgettable guided mountaineering program.

2 days

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 800
Climb a Colorado 14,000 feet and higher Peak near Aspen (Multiple peaks)

Climb a Colorado 14,000 feet and higher Peak near Aspen (Multiple peaks)

Come and climb one or more beautiful peaks in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, near Aspen, with one of our certified guides.

1 day

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 309
1-day traverse in Star Peak, Aspen

1-day traverse in Star Peak, Aspen

Enjoy the great slopes of Star Peak on this 1-day splitboarding and snowboarding traverse in Aspen. One of the AMGA certified guides in our team will lead this program.

1 day

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 1500
Mount Arkansas, 1-day Winter Ascent, starting from Vail

Mount Arkansas, 1-day Winter Ascent, starting from Vail

Join one of our experienced and certified mountain guides for a full day winter ascent of the beautiful Mount Arkansas, starting from Vail, in Colorado.

1 day

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 65
1-day Mountaineering trip around Vail, Colorado

1-day Mountaineering trip around Vail, Colorado

Discover an amazing 14000 ft peak or just hike above the treeline with this amazing 1-day Mountaineering trip around Vail, Colorado, with one of our guides.

1 day

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 225
Wasatch Mountains, Utah, 2 Day Climbing Course

Wasatch Mountains, Utah, 2 Day Climbing Course

Join one of our AMGA certified guides on a 2 day mountaineering climbing course in the beautiful Wasatch mountains in Utah.

2 days

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 549
Handies Peak, 1-day Winter ascent, starting from Vail

Handies Peak, 1-day Winter ascent, starting from Vail

Spend a full day climbing to the summit of Handies Peak, during the winter season, beginning in Vail, Colorado, with one of our certified guides.

1 day

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 65
1-day North Maroon Peak climb, Colorado

1-day North Maroon Peak climb, Colorado

Make the most out of your summer visit to Aspen with this 1-day North Maroon Peak climb, in the company of a certified and highly trained guide.

1 day

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 365
Toledo Peak, Utah, Guided Ascent

Toledo Peak, Utah, Guided Ascent

Enjoy an accessible, but highly enjoyable climb of the beautiful Toledo peak in the Wasatch mountains of Utah with one of our AMGA certified guides.

1 day

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 249
1-day South Maroon Peak climb, Colorado

1-day South Maroon Peak climb, Colorado

Enjoy a fun adventure climbing one of the most photographed places in Colorado with this 1-day South Maroon Peak climb, in the company of a certified guide.

1 day

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 320
4-day mountaineering course in the Wasatch Mountains, UT

4-day mountaineering course in the Wasatch Mountains, UT

Join one of our AMGA leaders through an exciting 4-day mountaineering course in the Wasatch Mountains, Utah. On the last day we will be able to climb Mt. Olympus (2751m)

4 days

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 880
1-day Pyramid Peak ascent in Aspen, Colorado

1-day Pyramid Peak ascent in Aspen, Colorado

This 1-day Pyramid Peak ascent in Aspen in the company of a certified guide is a world-class adventure that you'll keep in your memory forever

1 day

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 365
3-day AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course, in Vail

3-day AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course, in Vail

Enjoy a 3 day AIARE level 1 avalanche course in beautiful Vail, in the Rockies of Colorado with one of our certified mountain guides.

3 days

All Levels

Any

FromUSD 400
1-day AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course, in Vail

1-day AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course, in Vail

Accompany one of our certified mountain guides for a full day AIARE avalanche rescue course in the stunning Rockies of Vail, Colorado.

1 day

All Levels

Any

FromUSD 150
4-day Granite Peak mountain expedition

4-day Granite Peak mountain expedition

Dare come with one of our AMGA certified mountain guides on this 4-day Granite Peak mountain expedition in the Beartooth Mountains, Montana!

4 days

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 1800
1+ day Winter Mountaineering Skills for Beginners in Vail, CO

1+ day Winter Mountaineering Skills for Beginners in Vail, CO

For one, or several days if you wish, come and enjoy a beginner level winter mountaineering course in beautiful Vail, Colorado with one of our experienced and certified guides.

1 day

Beginner

Any

FromUSD 65
Hyalite Canyon, MT, Guided 4 Day Alpine Course

Hyalite Canyon, MT, Guided 4 Day Alpine Course

Join one of our AMGA certified guides on this informative and exciting 4 day alpine technical climbing course in the Hyalite canyon in the state of Montana.

4 days

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 1050
1+ day Intermediate Winter Mountaineering Skills in Vail, CO

1+ day Intermediate Winter Mountaineering Skills in Vail, CO

Join one of our certified mountain guides for a one or more days long intermediate winter mountaineering skills course in Vail, Colorado.

1 day

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 65
5-day Granite Peak Ascent in Montana

5-day Granite Peak Ascent in Montana

Join one of our certified guides on an exhilarating 5-day mountaineering expedition to the Granite Peak Summit, the highest point in Montana!

5 days

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 1700
1+ day Advanced Winter Mountaineering Skills in Vail, CO

1+ day Advanced Winter Mountaineering Skills in Vail, CO

Join one of our certified guides for an one or more days long advanced level winter mountaineering skills course in Vail, Colorado.

1 day

Advanced

Any

FromUSD 65
3-day Spirit Mountain expedition, MT

3-day Spirit Mountain expedition, MT

Discover the incredible Spirit Mountain (12283 ft / 3744 m) on this 3-day expedition in the U.S. State of Montana with one of the certified guides in our team!

3 days

Intermediate

Any

FromUSD 900
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Climbing Mount Athabasca, 2 days in the Canadian Rockies

Climbing Mount Athabasca, 2 days in the Canadian Rockies

Follow Jeff on this mountaineering trip to the summit of the stunning Mount Athabasca. Explore one of Canada’s most beautiful spots.

2 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 708
3-day Alpine skills course at the Peyto Hut on the Wapta Icefield in Banff (Group)

3-day Alpine skills course at the Peyto Hut on the Wapta Icefield in Banff (Group)

Come with Maarten, an ACMG certified mountain guide, and develop your alpine skills on this 3-day course in Peyto Hut and the Wapta Icefield surroundings, inside the Banff National Park of Canada.

3 days

Beginner

Fit

FromCAD 1200
4 day mountaineering trip in Valley of the Ten Peaks, Lake Louise

4 day mountaineering trip in Valley of the Ten Peaks, Lake Louise

Join Maarten, a ACMG-certified mountain guide, during this 4 day exploration of the stunning Valley of the Ten Peaks in Western Canada! During this privately guided trip, you will have the opportunity to explore some of the mixed terrain highlights of Alberta's Banff National Park, one of the most breathtaking areas of Canada!

4 days

Intermediate

Occasional

FromCAD 3860
Easy mountaineering day trip in the Canadian Rockies

Easy mountaineering day trip in the Canadian Rockies

Join Brent, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, for this one day ascent of Mount Temple, overlooking the town of Lake Louise. Perfect for those who are looking for their first taste of mountaineering!

1 day

Beginner

Fit

FromCAD 160
5-day mountaineering course in Banff National Park

5-day mountaineering course in Banff National Park

Gain basic mountaineering skills while exploring for 5 days the beautiful Canadian Rockies from the Bow Hut, in the Banff National Park, with Patrick, a local ACMG certified alpine guide.

5 days

Beginner

Occasional

FromCAD 2150
4-day mountaineering course in Banff National Park

4-day mountaineering course in Banff National Park

Learn mountaineering basic skills in the beautiful Canadian Rockies, from the Bow Hut in the Banff National Park, along with Patrick, a local ACMG certified alpine guide.

4 days

First Time

Occasional

FromCAD 1750
3-day alpine climbing tour around Abbot Hut

3-day alpine climbing tour around Abbot Hut

Join Patrick, a local ACMG certified guide, on an amazing 3-day alpine climbing trip around the Abbot Hut in the Canadian Rockies.

3 days

Intermediate

Occasional

FromCAD 3000
4-day alpine climbing tour around Mount Fay

4-day alpine climbing tour around Mount Fay

Enjoy the fantastic Mount Fay on a 4-day alpine climbing trip with Patrick, a local ACMG certified alpine guide.

4 days

Intermediate

Occasional

FromCAD 3000
1-day climb of Mount Temple near Lake Louise, Canada

1-day climb of Mount Temple near Lake Louise, Canada

Join a certified mountain guide and conquer the Mount Temple, the highest peak in the Lake Louise area, in the Canadian Rockies.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromCAD 350
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There are many reasons for choosing Mountain Climbing in United States

The Rockies are made up of over 100 different mountains ranges. It’s also home to over 62 peaks that sit at over 4000 meters above sea level. That is a mountain climbing paradise.

 

Good to know:

Country Code

+1

Language

English

Currency

US Dollar (USD)

Best time to visit

Late spring and summertime are the best times to visit the Rockies for mountain climbing

How to get there

Getting there will depend on where you want to go in these vast mountains. Why not rent a car and explore them on a great American road trip?

Weather

The weather will vary greatly depending on where you are in the Rockies. In the Rocky Mountain National Park the summers are warm with cold evenings and the winters are cold and snowy

More info about Mountain Climbing in Rocky Mountains:

If you’re looking for a challenge, take on the technically difficult Granite Peak (3901 m) ascent in Montana. Climbing Grand Teton (4,199 m) in Wyoming is definitely one to add to your mountaineering bucket list too. Another great option would be to head to the top of Maroon Bells (4,273 m) in Colorado

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