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Alpine Highlights

Guided Backcountry Skiing
December 2012 - April 2013

Intro To Backcountry Skiing & Snowboarding Course

Offered every Saturday throughout the 2012-2013 season.

Companion Rescue Clinic

December 2, 2012

December 23, 2012

January 6, 2013

January 27, 2013

February 10, 2013

February 24, 2013

March 17, 2013

AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course
December 15-17, 2012
December 29-31, 2012
January 19-21, 2013
March 9-11, 2013

AIARE Level 2 Avalanche Course

January 31-February 3, 2013
February 28-March 3, 2013

Hut Based Level 1 Avalanche Course

February 21-24, 2013

San Juan Hut Skiing Trips

January 24-27, 2013
March 14-17, 2013

Alaska Ski Mountaineering Course

March 25-29, 2013

April 1-5, 2013

Mt. Sneffels Ski Mountaineering Course

May 9-12, 2013
May 16-19, 2013

 

Why Ski with Peak Mountain Guides?

  • AMGA Certified Ski Mountaineering Guide on all programs. Our guides represent some of the finest outdoor teachers and leaders in the industry
  • Gain tangible backcountry skiing techniques and avalanche awareness skills. You will go home with new knowledge and improved skills for backcountry riding
  • Highest level of service and attention to detail in all aspects of your program. We go out of our way to ensure your success and enjoyment.

 

"The Level 1 Avalanche Course taught me fundamental skills and provided essential knowledge that will allow me to make informed decisions in the backcountry.  I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in avalanche safety."
Nate G.

Level 1 Avalanche Course December 2009

 

 

Join our AMGA Certified Guides to enjoy the backcountry and improve your skills.

Commitment To Your Learning And Enjoyment
With a staff of AMGA Certified Ski Mountaineering Guides, local knowledge of the terrain in all areas we operate, and a proven commitment to your learning and enjoyment, it is no wonder Peak Mountain Guides is the first choice of so many backcountry travelers for skiing programs and avalanche courses. Compassion for your background, interests, and ability drives all of our program design. Whether you are interested in a relaxing day of ski touring, a challenging day of ski mountaineering, or a skill building avalanche course we put your safety, learning, and enjoyment first.

Exclusively AMGA Certified Guides
All Peak Mountain Guides ski staff and avalanche instructors hold AMGA Ski Mountaineering Guide certification, AIARE Level III avalanche certification, and AIARE Level 1 instructor certification. We are one of the few guide services that can make this claim. While we are proud of our credentials, we are especially pleased to represent some of the finest outdoor teachers and leaders in the industry. All of our programs reflect this, with an emphasis on a comfortable learning environment and on giving you tangible skills that will benefit you on future outings.

We Are Ready To Help You Build Your Skills

With our diverse selection of skiing programs and our committed staff of AMGA Certified Ski Mountaineering Guides, we are ready to help you have the skiing experience of a lifetime.  Contact us to schedule an avalanche course, a hut trip, a ski mountaineering course, or private trip of your design.  We're ready to help you take your skiing to the next level. 

Click on any of our trips at right or above to learn more!

 
 
AMGA Certification
All Peak Mountain Guides staff are certified by the American Mountain Guides Association as Rock Guides, Alpine Guides, or Ski Mountaineering Guides.
Peak Mountain Guides staff members Angela Hawse, Geoff Unger, and Tim Brown are IFMGA internationally licensed guides.

Peak Mountain Guides LLC | 280 7th Avenue | PO Box 1025 | Ouray, CO 81427 | 970-325-7342 | info@peakmountainguides.com

IFMGA internationally licensed guides