Climbing any peak can be a daunting task, and a climbing expedition adds even more pieces to the puzzle. While there are many ways to get up the mountain, here are some tips on how to climb Kilimanjaro. Before we dive into the “how,” let’s talk about “why” you would want to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.…
Men’s Journal just released their list of the top “50 Best Vacations in the U.S. to Explore America’s Adventure Capitals” and they named Mountain Trip’s local playground of Ouray, Colorado as the #1 Vacation Destination for 2024! Here’s a quote from the article: “Come to Ouray and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped foot in a…
We’ve got some exciting news to share about the Telluride Via Ferrata (TVF)! This summer Mountain Trip is stepping up our game for an important cause by doubling the donation to the Telluride Mountain Club’s TVF Sustainability Fund. Starting in June, for every climber we guide on this iconic route, Mountain Trip will donate $10…
Rising over 18,000 feet above the nearby tundra, Denali is infamous for its challenging weather. At 20,310 feet tall, and sitting at 63 degrees north latitude, Denali is the highest peak in the Arctic. “The Great One” can be a magnet for storms that blow in from the Gulf of Alaska or across the Bering…
Back in the early 1970s, Mountain Trip was born of a dirtbag climber’s daydream. Gary Bocarde, our founder, is a hero, a mentor and a friend. Gary grew his legend as a climber by tackling iconic first ascents like The Shield on El Capitan in 1972, first ascents of every peak on the east side…
“For skiers and snowboarders, there are few things that beat the feeling of waking up at 12,500 feet surrounded by untouched powder fields and towering mountains. But that’s the norm at Bridal Veil Backcountry Ski Camps, a brand-new backcountry ski camp above Telluride, Colorado”… Read the full article on Travel + Leisure.
Denver’s CBS4 News at 10PM features ice climbing clinics held by Mountain Trip during the 28th Annual Ice Fest in Ouray Colorado.
“Mountain Trip announced today that it will acquire all legacy permits and assets of Peak Mountain Guides. The investment will expand Mountain Trip’s permitted access, including some of the best climbing and skiing in the Rocky Mountains to the Desert Southwest, as far as Moab and Indian Creek.” “We are thrilled to announce our agreement…
