Mountain Trip

03/18/2025

We just wrapped up our last avalanche course of the 2024/2025 winter season! Thank you to all of the students who joined us this year to further their avalanche education and practice life-saving skills in the backcountry.

We love having the opportunity to support our local community through Recreation Level 1 courses, Avalanche Awareness days, and Companion Rescue courses. We had the chance to work with local elementary and high school students, as well as adults of all ages and skill levels.

We are proud to use Silverton Avalanche School curriculum, an American Avalanche Association provider.

We hope to see you in one of our courses next year!

03/18/2025

Standing at 18,491', Pico de Orizaba is an active volcano with a glacier cap, and is also the third highest peak in North America.

Starting in Mexico City, our March 8 team, led by guides and , traveled to the mountain. Along the way they summited two other peaks, explored an ancient city, and got to enjoy the rich culture.

Then waking up at 2 a.m. and fighting high winds, our team recently stood on top. They are now down, celebrated and off to their next adventures.

Congratulations, team, and strong work!

03/14/2025

Nothing puts the same ear-to-ear grin on our faces that wiggling down snow does! 😁

We know the sun ☀️ has you thinking spring, but with a refresh this weekend we’re still thinking snow! ❄️

03/13/2025

Back-to-back summits of Puncak Jaya, commonly known as Carstensz Pyramid! 🏔️

On March 9, Kurt and Kristina, lead by Mountain Trip guide , stood atop the highest mountain peak of an island on Earth.

While Carstensz sits at a lower elevation of 16,024’ (4,884 m), its technicality and the logistics of even getting to its base make it one of the most challenging of the world’s Seven Summits.

Nice work, team! 💪🏻

> > > Swipe to see their amazing trip photos!

03/12/2025

La cumbre de Volcán La Malinche! 🗻

The 12-person Newberry Expedition, lead by Mountain Trip guides and , is psyched after crushing their recent acclimatization hike (9 miles with 4,500’ of vertical gain) up La Malinche. The inactive volcano, located in the states of Tlaxcala and Puebla in Mexico, sits at 14,636’ (4,462 m).

Post-hike the team has been relaxing at their lodge, learning about Mexico City and the local culture, eating fantastic food (lots of tacos!), and hanging with dogs that live at the lodge—several of which followed them from 5 a.m. to the summit and back!

Today, they’re headed out for their main objective, Pico de Orizaba! The team plans to make a summit push on Friday. Wish them luck! 🙌🏻

03/11/2025

and Andree painting their canvas in Bear Creek sidecountry. ⛷️🖌️🎨

Plenty of soft turns to be had out there, with more snow on the way this weekend!

03/06/2025

It’s summit season in Indonesia! Guide and climber Sebastian stood on the summit of Carstensz Pyramid yesterday.

Matt reported, “Absolute stellar conditions today! We summited in about 4 hours and descended in 3.”

, Kurt, and Kristina are in basecamp and hoping to summit in the next few days! ⛰️

03/05/2025

Desert climbing season and the time to soak up the warm sun in red rock country is near! We’ve got a couple Moab-based Desert Crack Clinics set in stone.

• April 12-13, 2025
• May 3-4, 2025

Our Desert Crack Clinics are movement-based with the goal of working through all of the hand sizes to improve your crack climbing technique.

You can also join us on a Best 4 Days in Moab, Desert Tower Tour, or Full-Day Single or Multi-Pitch Climbing.

If you feel the pull to venture up beautiful sandstone cracks in a one-of-kind destination, our skilled climbing guides—who are always psyched to climb in the desert—will show you the way!

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03/04/2025

Rad all-ladies ski trip to the Alaska Range this spring! April 14-20. Don't miss out!

Join our Women’s Alaska Ski Base Camp for a week-long backcountry ski expedition in the heart of the Alaska Range. Led by female AMGA-certified guides, this adventure features glacier skiing, steep couloirs, and winter camping in one of North America’s most remote and breathtaking landscapes. Bo...

03/04/2025

We are psyched to offer an all-ladies base camp ski trip to the Alaska Range this spring! This will be the trip of a lifetime, you don’t want to miss it.

🎿 April 14-20, 2025.

🎿 For experienced female skiers and riders!

🎿 Led by AMGA-Certified Ski Guides Maddie Crowell and Kaylee Walden.

🎿Arc'teryx and Arc'teryx Colorado are offering partial scholarships for the first 4 signups!

🎿 We have 6 spots, grab ‘em while you still can.

Check out the link in our bio!

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02/28/2025

Join our new week-long ski mountaineering trip this April in Chamonix, France!

Join us for the Best of Chamonix Ski Week for the ultimate ski mountaineering adventure in the heart of the French Alps. Ski the legendary Vallée Blanche, conquer steep couloirs like the Cosmiques, and explore pristine glaciers with expert IFMGA guides.

02/28/2025

We’re excited to share a new week-long ski mountaineering trip this April in Chamonix, France!

Savor the mountain lifestyle and enjoy skiing in one of the most iconic alpine destinations on the planet during our “Best of Chamonix Ski Week.”

Located in the heart of the French Alps, Chamonix is home to stunning jagged peaks, glaciers, and dreamy ski descents. Over the course of seven days, our expert IFMGA mountain guides will lead the way on pristine glacier runs and steep couloirs, all while immersing skiers in the exceptional local cuisine and mountain hut experience, for which the Alps are classically known.

Whether you’re chasing lifelong ski goals or simply looking to explore the Alps on skis, this week promises memories and ski lines you’ll never forget!

Trip dates: April 14-20, 2025

There are only four spots available, so register soon! bit.ly/mtskicham

02/25/2025

The days are longer, the sun is higher, and the snow is softer. We’re out of June-ary and enjoying these sweet February ski days! ☀️⛷️

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02/20/2025

We’ve been enjoying the return of winter, and more is in the forecast.🤞🏼Thank you, Ullr!

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02/19/2025

More snow has arrived and we still have a couple more avalanche courses left this season!

• Level 1 - Feb. 28-March 2, 2025 (Telluride, CO)
• Level 2 - March 6-9, 2025 (Telluride, CO)

There's a lot of great backcountry skiing ahead and we couldn't be more psyched ❄️🎿

02/18/2025

New snow = fresh turns! ⛷❄️🏂

Join Mountain Trip on a guided Colorado backcountry skiing or splitboarding outing in the San Juan Mountains near Telluride and Ouray.

02/17/2025

Thanks to this weekend’s big snowstorm, it feels like winter and backcountry ski season have properly arrived!

Over the last seven days, Telluride and surrounding areas in the San Juan Mountains have received up to 32” of new snow ❄️

However, with the storm came heavy snow and strong winds, which dramatically increased avalanche hazard. Check out for more detailed conditions and daily updates.

As things begin to settle, there’s still a lot of great skiing and riding to be had, and we’re excited to get out and share it with you! ⛷️

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