This was my most outstanding and exhilarating hiking and climbing experience ever!! This course was more challenging then Angels Landing at Zion. Our guide, Chris shared many facts and features regarding the landscape and history for the surrounding area. I highly reccomend this hike/traverse and beautiful scenery activity for all athletes.

Taka was a phenomenal guide! Being our first time ice climbing, he was thorough and patient. We felt very safe and secure under his tutelage. He touched base with us a few days beforehand by phone to assess what we were looking for in our experience, our skill level and made sure we had the right outer wear. Highly recommend!

Taka was a phenomenal guide! Being our first time ice climbing, he was thorough and patient. We felt very safe and secure under his tutelage. He touched base with us a few days beforehand by phone to assess what we were looking for in our experience, our skill level and made sure we had the right outer wear. Highly recommend!

This was not on our bingo card, but because of the strike and the mountain entirely closed, we had to find other options. This was one. We all had a great time and Jeff the guide was tremendous.

Marcus was beyond helpful and knowledgeable in his craft. His excellent conveyance of mountaineering techniques enhanced my understanding of exploring and surviving out in the mountains. Extensive expertise in avalanche condition identification and recovery methods. Professional assurance and assessment on beginner technical techniques to climb peaks in Colorado and beyond. Already booked trip #2 and looking forward to continuing my relationship with Mountain Trip! Couldn’t recommend Marcus and the group for beginner to advanced mountaineering experience.

Joe was an excellent guide and made our adventure together a memory that we will never forget! Highly recommend Via Ferrata if you love adventure!

Joe was an excellent guide and made our adventure together a memory that we will never forget! Highly recommend Via Ferrata if you love adventure!

64 and counting, one of the most exhilarating experiences in my life; soooo high up, soooo secure. To trek along whilst being attached to the world-class Telluride Kroger Via Ferrata on the sheer cliff faces of Telluride's iconic box canyon is the experience of a lifetime. Cliffs, old growth forest, Colorado's tallest Bridal Veil Falls, 13,000 plus foot peaks, extraordinary geology, beautiful town of Telluride in the distance. MountainTrip is a friendly, professional organization with a deep passion for all things Outdoor Adventure. Our guide Ashley was Superb!!!!! Perfect balance of informative guide and expert leader.

64 and counting, one of the most exhilarating experiences in my life; soooo high up, soooo secure. To trek along whilst being attached to the world-class Telluride Kroger Via Ferrata on the sheer cliff faces of Telluride's iconic box canyon is the experience of a lifetime. Cliffs, old growth forest, Colorado's tallest Bridal Veil Falls, 13,000 plus foot peaks, extraordinary geology, beautiful town of Telluride in the distance. MountainTrip is a friendly, professional organization with a deep passion for all things Outdoor Adventure. Our guide Ashley was Superb!!!!! Perfect balance of informative guide and expert leader.

Our family had an absolutely amazing experience on our rock climbing trip in Colorado! We brought
four children ranging from 11-14, and every single one of them had a blast. From the moment
we met our guide, we knew we were in great hands. Eric was incredibly patient, encouraging, and
safety-focused — exactly what you hope for when climbing with kids.
Eric’s credentials were truly impressive — he held the highest certifications in the industry and it
showed in every detail, from how he set up routes to how he explained each step clearly and calmly. He
made sure the kids got to do everything they wanted to do — from beginner climbs to more challenging
routes — all while keeping the mood upbeat and adventurous.
The scenery was breathtaking, the experience was empowering, and our kids are already asking when
we can go back. This was hands down one of our favorite family adventures ever, and we can’t wait to do it again.

This was a fantastic trip! We had to reschedule due to the rain but the company was easy and flexible on that. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the trail and was super helpful on navigating through, especially in the more technical sections. Not to mention the views were incredible of the entire Telluride area. He also took great pictures of us as well which is a nice added bonus. Overall, we had an amazing time and would do it again.

This was a fantastic trip! We had to reschedule due to the rain but the company was easy and flexible on that. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the trail and was super helpful on navigating through, especially in the more technical sections. Not to mention the views were incredible of the entire Telluride area. He also took great pictures of us as well which is a nice added bonus. Overall, we had an amazing time and would do it again.

We had an amazing day at Telluride Via Ferrata thanks to our incredible guide Carly thank for doing and incredible job guiding us on these unforgettable experiences

We had an amazing day at Telluride Via Ferrata thanks to our incredible guide Carly thank for doing and incredible job guiding us on these unforgettable experiences

JP was a great guide and the experience was top notch! This was my first via ferrata and I definitely have the itch to do more.

JP was a great guide and the experience was top notch! This was my first via ferrata and I definitely have the itch to do more.

Chris was an amazing guide! Kept us safe and comfortable while telling us tons of fun Telluride and Via facts

Chad's calm and enthusiastic presence made everyone in our group eager to tackle the Telluride Via Ferrata. He revisited the strategy and approach before each section, giving us confidence as we progressed through our journey. Can't wait to take on the next adventure with Chad and the Mountain Trip team!

My son (19) and I (44) did an open trip Telluride Via Ferrata. There were 9 of us and 3 guides. It didn’t feel rushed, crowded, or too slow. The “main event” was jaw-dropping. Even my son, who had ridden his bike down Pike’s Peak the day before, was quaking a little bit. It was *intense*, but amazing. Shout out to our guides Tom, JP, and Marcus. They were all very personable and did a great job of explaining and demonstrating how to use all the gear, and were happy to walk us through where to put our hands and feet and give us directions on the safest and best way to approach everything. The views were spectacular. This is something I will remember for a long time. All 3 guides took pictures during the trip and shared with everyone afterwards. Incredible experience! Parking lot to parking lot was about 4.5 hours.

Wow! What an exhilarating experience for our guys trip to Teluride. The best thing you can do out of your comfort zone!

Via Ferrata Telluride is an amazing experience with Mountain Trip guides.

My middle-aged buddies and I go on some guy trips and like to try new things. We tried a Via Ferrata in Lake Tahoe and had a good experience and we wanted to do a bit more challenging route in Colorado.

Having the right guide is critical to and we chose Mountain Trip Guides based on the many reviews online. We got even luckier to get Carly as our guide. She has an incredible amount of local experience and countless trips on this route. She coached us through harnesses, the correct safety line techniques, explained things along the way, and made sure we were never at risk. She’s awesome!

For the Telluride Via Ferrata, you meet your guide at the trailhead just outside of town and hike 30 minutes up a fire road to begin the climbing section. The route has metal footsteps and handholds all along it and also a metal safety cable you clip onto. It takes a few minutes to get the technique of clipping and unclipping with one hand while holding on with the other but it’s an act you’ll do a hundred times and becomes natural.

The route is mostly a horizontal movement across the cliff face and there are several challenging sections like the famous Main Event where you are literally 600 feet up on a sheer cliff face. It makes for amazing pictures and lifetime memories. Our guide Carly took photos of us on the best sections. We liked it so much we did the Ouray Via Ferrata the next day using Mountain Trip guides again. I highly recommend this for anyone with a sense of adventure and most any ages 12 -70+.

A day's climbing with Elias with my 14yo daughter was excellent. Having climbed in many continents with many guides, I can confirm the whole service was super-high-quality, very safe and a great day out for a Dad-daughter team. Thank you to Elias and the whoel team.

I've used mountain trip a few times now for Telluride area activities. Always amazing service with very competent guides. Summited Wilson Peak with Tom in 8 hrs up and down, moved at my pace, knowledgeable about the area, fun conversation - rad day all around!

Our 16 yr old boys absolutely loved this excursion. One of them has a lifelong fear of heights but decided to face it with via ferrata in Ouray with your guide Tom. He now wants to do it any time he can so thank you for helping him meet and conquer this challenge! We will definitely book again the next time we are in the area.

Joe was an amazing guide. We've been in the mountains many times as a family. Joe gave us one of our best experiences. A lovely guy who did us really well. Highly recommended.

Tom was an excellent guide. He provided the perfect blend of thrill and safety. The route is insanely exposed and also quite safe, as long as you pay attention and listen to your guide.

Joe was an amazing guide. We've been in the mountains many times as a family. Joe gave us one of our best experiences. A lovely guy who did us really well. Highly recommended.

We did a half day of rock climbing with JP and it was awesome! My three teenage kids were engaged and having a fabulous time. They were challenged by different climbs and learned accurate ways to belay each other. JP is a great guide. It was a blast. We’ll definitely do it again!

We did a guided hike to the summit of Mt. Sneffel’s (our first time climbing a 14er). Amazing experience and views from the summit. Highly recommend Mountain Trips (and our guide, Marcus)!

This was an amazing experience! I'm so glad I did it. It was a day of incredible views, great outdoor exercise and overcoming fears. Chris was a fantastic guide. He was knowledgeable, safety conscious, patient and kind.

Our guide was exemplary. Arrived on time, knowledgeable, provided instruction on gear and safety, took great photos of us, and overall made for a fantastic day! Highly recommend.

This was an amazing experience! I'm so glad I did it. It was a day of incredible views, great outdoor exercise and overcoming fears. Chris was a fantastic guide. He was knowledgeable, safety conscious, patient and kind.

This was an amazing experience! I'm so glad I did it. It was a day of incredible views, great outdoor exercise and overcoming fears. Chris was a fantastic guide. He was knowledgeable, safety conscious, patient and kind.

The Telluride Via Ferrata guided by Mountain Trips is without a doubt one of the coolest experiences you can do in all of Colorado. The entire trip lasted about 4 hours with 2:30 hours of hiking across the via ferrata. Mountain Trip will supply the necessary equipment that you need for the route (rock helmet, harness, carabiners, etc.). If you're ever in Telluride and are interested in an adventure that's unique, fulfilling and safe then I'd highly recommend signing up to do this route with Mountain Trips.

For more experienced climbers/hikers who have their own equipment I'd recommend doing the via ferrata with a guide for your first time, but once you know the route you can easily accomplish this epic traverse on your own.

So lucky to get the best possible guide, Tom not sure how I would have done it without him 1st ferrata and it was as much a psychological challenge as anything with heights and exposure. Tom is extremely experienced (probably overqualified) and most of all has a stellar demeanor calm, instructive, encouraging and reassuring. Whatever he's paid, it can't be enough. Thank you Mountain Trip and Tom for making my first ferrata experience a success.

So lucky to get the best possible guide, Tom ... not sure how I would have done it without him ... 1st ferrata and it was as much a psychological challenge as anything with heights and exposure. Tom is extremely experienced (probably overqualified) and most of all has a stellar demeanor ... calm, instructive, encouraging and reassuring. Whatever he's paid, it can't be enough. Thank you Mountain Trip and Tom for making my first ferrata experience a success.

Three weeks ago Hannah and Taka were attentive, personable, and careful guiding us on Telluride’s exposed via ferrata.
They made appropriate suggestions and monitored the group's safety and comfort.
Easy for us to book trip online; thanks.

Went with 3 coworkers during a work trip. Chris D was our guide. What an epic experience - I was on a high for days. When Chris wasn’t whistling or updating his snap (I kid, I kid!), he was super attentive and helped us every step of the way. Chris was always calm but also fun, took great pics and videos that we will be bragging about for a long time. Thanks again, Chris!
-Lori

Three weeks ago Hannah and Taka were attentive, personable, and careful guiding us on Telluride’s exposed via ferrata.
They made appropriate suggestions and monitored the group's safety and comfort.
Easy for us to book trip online; thanks.

Chris was knowledgeable and friendly. Had a heck of a time. Would do it over again. Be ready to experience the thrill of your life.

I went on the Via Ferrata with Ashley and had an amazing time!!

Tom was an excellent guide. He provided the perfect blend of thrill and safety. The route is insanely exposed and also quite safe, as long as you pay attention and listen to your guide.

Went with 3 coworkers during a work trip. Chris D was our guide. What an epic experience - I was on a high for days. When Chris wasn’t whistling or updating his snap (I kid, I kid!), he was super attentive and helped us every step of the way. Chris was always calm but also fun, took great pics and videos that we will be bragging about for a long time. Thanks again, Chris! -Lori

Great guide and amazing adventure!

The Telluride Via Ferrata is an exhilarating yet absolutely terrifying adventure. I don't really consider myself a thrill seeker but decided to take one for the team and join my thrill seeking niece. We booked a private tour with Mountain Trip and it was amazing. Without our guide, Carly, I would have completely chickened out on the main event but her calm demeanor, extreme expertise, and coaching got me through it. I'm so happy we chose Mountain Trip to lead us on the adventure.

The Telluride Via Ferrata is an exhilarating yet absolutely terrifying adventure. I don't really consider myself a thrill seeker but decided to take one for the team and join my thrill seeking niece. We booked a private tour with Mountain Trip and it was amazing. Without our guide, Carly, I would have completely chickened out on the main event but her calm demeanor, extreme expertise, and coaching got me through it. I'm so happy we chose Mountain Trip to lead us on the adventure.

The Telluride Via Ferrata is an exhilarating yet absolutely terrifying adventure. I don't really consider myself a thrill seeker but decided to take one for the team and join my thrill seeking niece. We booked a private tour with Mountain Trip and it was amazing. Without our guide, Carly, I would have completely chickened out on the main event but her calm demeanor, extreme expertise, and coaching got me through it. I'm so happy we chose Mountain Trip to lead us on the adventure.

I did the downstream via ferrata open guided trip with Hannah, Suzanna, and Andres as guides. They were all fantastic, welcoming, and personable. They made the trip even better! We all had so much fun and felt safe but challenged. Would highly recommend.

Hands down the best operators on Denali, and the best guides I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. Ty, Aili & Taylor led our group of five in May 2025. Their combined experience turned what is technically a very inhospitable and hazardous place into a safe and fun experience for us all. We all learned heaps of technical skills from them, right down to the very small tips and tricks that only come from 10+ trips to the Alaskan Range.

They went above and beyond in every way, and each brought their own unique style and energies. Always hard working and always positive. They were a perfect model for us to (try to) emulate in terms of managing yourself and a group on a long expedition. As a guiding team they were damn near perfect. Every decision they made was well considered, weighed up based on each of their experiences, communicated expertly, and every single time was correct.

Once you reach 17k camp, and go beyond for the summit push their experience is even more important. Things become a level more serious, and that was handled with respect and in a way that gave us a lot of confidence in them. Planning from here involved the Mountain Trip office via radio also, and ultimately they put together a plan which saw safe and successful summits. Once back at camp we were back to the fun humour and laughing that defined our trip, but I respected the manner with which the summit push was treated and ultimately tackled to make it as safe as possible.

You’ll find that Mountain Trip are usually the most recommended company when you ask around about Denali. This is what led me to them, and my experience has me echoing that whole heartedly. This mountain poses considerable risks, and at a minimum is a huge investment of both training and money. To ensure the best chances of a safe and positive experience I’d look to no one else. Thank you all for such a great trip.

Hands down the best operators on Denali, and the best guides I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. Ty, Aili & Taylor led our group of five in May 2025. Their combined experience turned what is technically a very inhospitable and hazardous place into a safe and fun experience for us all. We all learned heaps of technical skills from them, right down to the very small tips and tricks that only come from 10+ trips to the Alaskan Range.

They went above and beyond in every way, and each brought their own unique style and energies. Always hard working and always positive. They were a perfect model for us to (try to) emulate in terms of managing yourself and a group on a long expedition. As a guiding team they were damn near perfect. Every decision they made was well considered, weighed up based on each of their experiences, communicated expertly, and every single time was correct.

Once you reach 17k camp, and go beyond for the summit push their experience is even more important. Things become a level more serious, and that was handled with respect and in a way that gave us a lot of confidence in them. Planning from here involved the Mountain Trip office via radio also, and ultimately they put together a plan which saw safe and successful summits. Once back at camp we were back to the fun humour and laughing that defined our trip, but I respected the manner with which the summit push was treated and ultimately tackled to make it as safe as possible.

You’ll find that Mountain Trip are usually the most recommended company when you ask around about Denali. This is what led me to them, and my experience has me echoing that whole heartedly. This mountain poses considerable risks, and at a minimum is a huge investment of both training and money. To ensure the best chances of a safe and positive experience I’d look to no one else. Thank you all for such a great trip.

I cannot say enough great things about our experience this past weekend with Chad Peele. My husband signed us up for the Telluride Via Ferrata and I was so nervous. Chad made me feel incredibly safe and comfortable the entire time. He was such a pleasure to spend the day with. I would give more than 5 stars if possible!!! Thanks for a memorable experience! Alison & Kevin Sisson

Chad Peel was our guide on the Telluride Via Ferrata. He was AWESOME. My wife was nervous and her talked her through and helped her the entire way. He made our hike an experience we will never forget.

Absolutely worth it! Our group had an amazing time on the Via Ferrata. Chris was a phenomenal guide. He made us all feel safe throughout the entire climb, and was attentive to everyone’s needs. Communication was great both before and during the trip. The views were stunning and it was such a unique experience while in Telluride. Would definitely recommend going through Mountain Trip and Chris for anyone considering doing this climb!

Hannah and Taka were attentive, personable, and careful guiding us on Telluride’s exposed via ferrata.
They made appropriate suggestions and monitored the group.
Easy for us to book trip online; thanks.

Great experience and the folks at Mountain Trip made it super enjoyable. Recommended

This was one badASS excursion! Definitely go through Mountain Trip and request a personal guide! Chad was ours and he made our entire journey amazing! He was extremely experienced in his field and he took the time to educate us to ensure we had the best and safest time during our expedition!

Our guide Eric was knowledgeable and made it an awesome experience. Would do it again in a heartbeat. The views are phenomenal

Our guide Eric was knowledgeable and made it an awesome experience. Would do it again in a heartbeat. The views are phenomenal

Took a semi private trip on the via Ferrata. It was a magnificently memorable journey! Joe, our guide was great at making sure all was done safely. He was also enthusiastic and encouraging when we got to the hair raising sections! Views were breathtaking. Highly recommended (if fear of heights is not too bad!!!).

Took a semi private trip on the via Ferrata. It was a magnificently memorable journey! Joe, our guide was great at making sure all was done safely. He was also enthusiastic and encouraging when we got to the hair raising sections! Views were breathtaking. Highly recommended (if fear of heights is not too bad!!!).

We did the Ouray Via Ferrata with tour guide Colton, and it was amazing!!! Highly recommend the Mountain Trip and Colton as a tour guide. Full explanation of the safety guidelines and was super fun to have as a tour guide! Took great pictures too! We definitely recommend this tour company and will come back to do the upstream course soon! Still thinking about ice climbing 🙂

What a great experience. The views were spectacular. The cable climbing exhilarating. Chad was an excellent guide. We felt safe the whole time.

Did the upstream via ferrata and enjoyed it thoroughly! My guide, Colton, was very personable, extremely safety conscious, and upbeat. A great day was had.

We went on two private guided hikes with Mountain Trip with a family of 6 adults. Both guides (Chris and Joe) were extremely informative and responsive to our needs. The experiences were truly memorable and the guides selected routes around Telluride that met all of out needs. Having the guides really allowed us to feel comfortable in a new setting and the guides provided ongoing commentary on what we were seeing in the geography and plants (along with some history about Telluride). I highly recommend Mountain Trip!

Hannah with Mountain Trip was AMAZING. This was our first experience doing a via ferrata and we can’t imagine what our experience would have been like without Hannah as our guide! Thanks for an awesome memory!

We had a fantastic time on the Ouray Via Ferrata with our guide, Jeff! It's a great challenge with beautiful views - truly unforgettable. Mountain Trip & Jeff made the whole thing easy in terms of gear, logistics and safety.

My wife and I did the Telluride
Via Ferrata with Mountain Trip Guide, Taka. He was awesome! My wife was very afraid during a handful of times during the climb. He was excellent at helping her overcome her fears. The experience was exhilarating and was a major adrenaline rush. I would recommend Mountain Trip to anyone wanting to do the style of climbing. I would absolutely use them again. I can’t say enough about what a great experience it was!

Our guide, Carly, was amazing! She was patient and took time to make us feel comfortable. The views are amazing and it absolutely worth it if you are in telluride and looking for an adventure! Thank you Carly and Mountain Trip for an unforgettable time!

Highly recommend mountain trip for Ouray Via Ferrata! Very communicative and easy to work with. Had accidently booked incorrect day and they quickly and easily updated. Guide reached out day before to discuss meeting place, time and packing list.
We really enjoyed our guide and the climb - I was very nervous and was quickly put at ease by the experience of our guide and how she explained everything. She was an amazing cheerleader during as well and we cannot wait to come back and try upper and the ice park!

Went on a guided trip of the Telluride Via Ferrata today. The guide, Eric Larson, was fantastic and made the experience feel super safe. I have a fear of heights and was questioning going, but I am very glad I did. If you are deciding about whether or not to go, I highly recommend you book a guided trip with Mountain Trip. You will not regret it.

We did the downstream Via Ferrata with Mountain Trip and it was fantastic. I highly recommend. They were terrific answering all of my questions before hand, very easy to communicate with, and then the trip with our guide Hannah excellent.

Our wonderful guide, Spencer, was fun and a great instructor giving us the tools for a successful experience. Dey will request him again!

Our wonderful guide, Spencer, was fun and a great instructor giving us the tools for a successful experience. Dey will request him again!

I had a great tour with Kaylee from Mountain Trip! She designed a route to meet my goals, knew the terrain well, and was prepared for any situation. Communication with her and the company was very easy as well. I would definitely take another trip with Mountain Trip.

Great experience, and John was a terrific instructor. Highly recommend Mountain Trip for anyone looking to try Ice Climbing.

I moved to Telluride in 2000 and have wanted to try ice climbing for years. Although a friend in our group had some experience, we decided to book a guide—and Mountain Trip was able to accommodate us on short notice.

Our guide was fantastic—knowledgeable, experienced, and personable. She explained ice climbing techniques and safety procedures clearly while giving us the space and time to learn at our own pace. Even our more experienced friend picked up new skills, like setting up a rope, while the rest of us “never-evers” enjoyed the adventure with the full support of our guide.

Overall, it was an incredible experience, and I highly recommend Mountain Trip to anyone looking to explore ice climbing in Telluride!