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Climbing season in the Black Canyon of the Gunniso

Climbing season in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison is under way! 🧗In recent days guide @jesse_m_yon took a few trips into the Black, two linking up Maiden Voyage and King Me, followed by Cloaked Interpretation.Maiden Voyage to King Me climbs at 5.9 to 5.10- and is an excellent intro to the Black, while Cloaked Interpretation is perfect for a solid 5.10 climber looking to go pitch after pitch of classic crack climbing on a unique feature.Both routes are getting morning shade and are also comfortable in the early afternoon. As fall progresses and temps continue to drop, routes on North Chasm View Wall will continue to open up. Let’s go! 🧗‍♀️

Guide @_carly_jane and her climbing partner rockin

Guide @_carly_jane and her climbing partner rockin’ up Mount Sneffels via the SW Ridge on a beautiful fall day ⛰️🍁It looks like snow is about to fly in the San Juans, which means prime peak season is dwindling in a hurry. Get up high with ease while you still can!

Another stellar time climbing with you all at the

Another stellar time climbing with you all at the @arcteryx Fall Climbing Clinics! This week we were at Rotary Park, and what's better than driving right up to the wall and climbing?Thank you everyone for coming out, the stoke was high and we love seeing the climbing community grow even more! Because of all the psyche and attendance, we are offering one more FREE climbing clinic this fall. Next week we will be at the Ophir Wall.Can't make it next week? Follow us to stay in the know for upcoming clinics, and join us on your next adventure!

Surprise! The psych and attendance at our @arctery

Surprise! The psych and attendance at our @arcteryx Fall Climbing Clinics the past few weeks has been so amazing that we’re adding one more! The next and final (for real this time) clinic will take place at the Ophir Wall in Ophir, CO on Oct. 8, 2024 from 4-8 p.m. or until it gets dark.Clinics are FREE and open climbing sessions for our local Telluride and Ouray communities to meet new climbing partners, sample local venues, and ask questions in a relaxed, supportive environment. Lead by experienced rock climbing guides, we’ll set up top-ropes and supervise, answer questions, go over technical systems and provide movement instruction.We recommend registering online (again, it’s free!) at the link in our bio (directions will be provided in the confirmation email). You are also welcome to just show up if you can’t make it at 4 p.m. Either way, we’ll kindly need you to sign a digital or paper waiver to participate.Required gear: Rock climbing shoes, harness and helmet, as well as a belay device and chalk bag. Participants are welcome to bring any other personal kit they would like to use, and should have a small background in climbing, including top-rope belay, tying a figure 8 knot, and owning their own basic gear (Mountain Trip WILL NOT provide personal climbing equipment).For more info, questions or directions, please contact the Mountain Trip office at 970-369-1153 or info@mountaintrip.com. We hope to see you out there!📸 @morganfbradley

Rocktober discount! Book a two-person (or more) Ro

Rocktober discount! Book a two-person (or more) Rock Climbing or Via Ferrata trip in October and receive 10% off!Those who have ever stepped foot in our Telluride office know we play A LOT of rock music. Everything from Metallica, Van Halen and Bruce Springsteen, to Eddie Vedder, Chris Cornell and Audio Slave, to name just a few. Just as the mountains are core to who we are, so is rock n’ roll. So, it seems fitting that we should celebrate Rocktober, the unofficial start to rock climbing season, when temps have cooled and fall colors pop, by showing a little love in discount form.Now through the end of October, for two people or more, we’re offering 10% off half-day and full-day Rock Climbing trips in Telluride and Ouray, as well as on the Telluride Via Ferrata and Ouray Via Ferrata. Use code ROCKTOBER10 at checkout on our website to apply the discount.For more info or to book a trip over the phone, please contact our office at (970) 369-1153 or info@mountaintrip.com. We hope you have a great fall!

It’s a special day when we have the chance to ge

It’s a special day when we have the chance to get out for an afternoon of climbing at Bilk Creek with members from both the Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute tribes! 🫶🏻Big thanks to @telluride_institute for making this trip happen! 🙏🏻🙌🏻

The fall colors are sounding off! 🍁🍂It’s

The fall colors are sounding off! 🍁🍂It’s a relatively quick season, but the next few weeks should be absolutely stunning in the San Juans.There’s no better way to take it all in than from a bird’s eye view on the Telluride or Ouray Via Ferrata, rock climbing, or on top of a 13k or 14k peak!📸 @bailadomg

Our final @arcteryx Fall Climbing Clinic will take

Our final @arcteryx Fall Climbing Clinic will take place at Rotary Park in Ouray, CO on Oct. 1, 2024 from 4-8 p.m. or until it gets dark.Clinics are FREE and open climbing sessions for our local Telluride and Ouray communities to meet new climbing partners, sample local venues, and ask questions in a relaxed, supportive environment. Lead by experienced rock climbing guides, we’ll set up top-ropes and supervise, answer questions, go over technical systems and provide movement instruction.We recommend registering online (again, it’s free!) at the link in our bio (directions will be provided in the confirmation email). You are also welcome to just show up if you can’t make it at 4 p.m. Either way, we’ll kindly need you to sign a digital or paper waiver to participate.Required gear: Rock climbing shoes, harness and helmet, as well as a belay device and chalk bag. Participants are welcome to bring any other personal kit they would like to use, and should have a small background in climbing, including top-rope belay, tying a figure 8 knot, and owning their own basic gear (Mountain Trip WILL NOT provide personal climbing equipment).For more info, questions or directions, please contact the Mountain Trip office at 970-369-1153 or info@mountaintrip.com. We hope to see you out there!

Climbing until the sun goes down!Oh, the joys of

Climbing until the sun goes down!Oh, the joys of climbing. It’s awesome to see the climbing community grow as experienced and newer climbers come together to enjoy the sport we love. Thank you to all who came out to the second @arcteryx Fall Climbing Clinic! The Pipeline Wall is a local favorite, and we love sharing it with new friends.We still have another FREE climbing clinic this fall. Hope to see you next week!

Splitter conditions ✅ Excellent climbers ✅ Cla

Splitter conditions ✅ Excellent climbers ✅ Classic route ✅It was a top-tier 14er kind of day on the El Diente-Mount Wilson Traverse! ⛰️📸 @bailadomg

Join Round 2 of our @arcteryx Fall Climbing Clinic

Join Round 2 of our @arcteryx Fall Climbing Clinics!Our second clinic will take place at the Pipeline Wall in Telluride, CO on Sept. 24, 2024 from 4-8 p.m. or until it gets dark. We’ll open registration and announce the location of our final clinic on Oct. 1 roughly one week out on Instagram and Facebook.Clinics are FREE and open climbing sessions for our local Telluride community to meet new climbing partners, sample local venues, and ask questions in a relaxed, supportive environment. Lead by experienced rock climbing guides, we’ll set up top-ropes and supervise, answer questions, go over technical systems and provide movement instruction.We recommend registering online (again, it’s free!) at the link in our bio (directions will be provided in the confirmation email). You are also welcome to just show up if you can’t make it at 4 p.m. Either way, we’ll kindly need you to sign a digital or paper waiver to participate.Required gear: Rock climbing shoes, harness and helmet, as well as a belay device and chalk bag. Participants are welcome to bring any other personal kit they would like to use, and should have a small background in climbing, including top-rope belay, tying a figure 8 knot, and owning their own basic gear (Mountain Trip WILL NOT provide personal climbing equipment).For more info, questions or directions, please contact the Mountain Trip office at 970-369-1153 or info@mountaintrip.com. We hope to see you out there!

It’s an excellent time to get up into the alpine

It’s an excellent time to get up into the alpine and on top of big peaks, and while 14ers like Sneffels, Wilson Peak, Mount Wilson and El Diente are often attractive objectives, some of the lesser-known peaks, like Fowler Peak in the Wilson Group, are worthy all on their own.Congrats to Linda for checking this peak off her 13er tick list after previously getting turned around! 🙏🏻🙌🏻📸 @chadpeele

There are fewer and fewer truly wild places on Ear

There are fewer and fewer truly wild places on Earth, and Mount Vinson in Antarctica is one of them! ❄️At 16,050’ (4,892 meters), a Mount Vinson climb is often described as a “mini-Denali” expedition, and requires basic mountaineering skills and the ability to deal in the extreme cold temperatures of Antarctica.Our team meets at the southern tip of Chile in the bustling port town of Punta Arenas. Flying to Antarctica and landing on the blue ice runway at Union Glacier is an experience you will never forget. From the Union Glacier we board a Twin Otter on skis for the flight to Vinson Base Camp.It takes an impressive amount of logistical support to get people and gear to the bottom of the world, but we’re here to make it happen!2024-25 Trip Dates:
• Nov. 23-Dec. 8, 2024
• Dec. 4-19, 2024
• Dec. 15-31, 2024
• Dec. 27, 2024-Jan. 11, 2025Are you ready to check this Seven Summits climb off your tick list? If so, learn more at the link in our bio! ✅

Join one of our upcoming Aconcagua expeditions! 🏔️The highest point outside of the Himalaya, Aconcagua is a fun, non-technical expedition. We consider Aconcagua to be one of the best places to step into the world of big mountaineering, as you’ll build your mountain skills and gain the high altitude experience required to succeed on peaks like Denali or Mount Everest.For more than 25 years we have guided Aconcagua with small-team, personally tailored expeditions built with the goal of providing climbers with an unparalleled level of service and the best chance for success.2024-25 Trip Dates:
• Dec. 2-21, 2024
• Jan. 8-28, 2025
• Jan. 26-Feb. 14, 2025We exclusively choose to climb the Ameghino Valley Route (Normal Route), traversing the mountain and descending the Horcones Valley, which is the best non-technical route on the mountain, and sees far less traffic. Expeditions include porter support, so you’ll only be carrying your personal clothing and equipment.Learn more or book at the link in our bio! 👊🏻

The aspens are just beginning to change color and

The aspens are just beginning to change color and their leaves are dancing with the cool fall breeze rolling through the box canyon 🍁🍂A close second to late spring, the later half of September into the early part of October is hands down the best (and our favorite) time of year to get on the Telluride Via Ferrata!

Join our @arcteryx Fall Climbing Clinics!Startin

Join our @arcteryx Fall Climbing Clinics!Starting next Tuesday, Sept. 17 we’ll be holding FREE and open climbing sessions for our local Telluride community to meet new climbing partners, sample local venues, and ask questions in a relaxed, supportive environment. Lead by experienced rock climbing guides, we’ll set up top-ropes and supervise, answer questions, go over technical systems and provide movement instruction.Clinics will be held every Tuesday for three straight weeks (Sept. 17 and 24, and Oct. 1) from 4-8 p.m. or until it gets dark. Our first clinic will take place at the Dark Side Wild Westerlies in Ophir, CO. We’ll announce the location of each follow-up clinic one week out (on Tuesday) on Instagram and Facebook.We recommend registering online (again, it’s free!) at the link in our bio (directions will be provided in the confirmation email). You are also welcome to just show up if you can’t make it at 4 p.m. Either way, we’ll kindly need you to sign a digital or paper waiver to participate.Required gear: Rock climbing shoes, harness and helmet, as well as a belay device and chalk bag. Participants are welcome to bring any other personal kit they would like to use, and should have a small background in climbing, including top-rope belay, tying a figure 8 knot, and owning their own basic gear (Mountain Trip WILL NOT provide personal climbing equipment).For more info, questions or directions, please contact the Mountain Trip office at 970-369-1153 or info@mountaintrip.com. We hope to see you out there!

Kilimanjaro season is right around the corner, and

Kilimanjaro season is right around the corner, and now until September 12 we’re offering 10% off the trip cost for our Lemosho Route expedition on October 12, 2024!Over the course of 11 days (8 trekking), you’ll travel through multiple climate zones, from rainforests to the arctic summit zone, all while enjoying the rich culture—songs, dance, and food—of amazing local porters and guides.The Lemosho Route is a friendly route for those new to high altitude. Traversing around the mountain, it has great views, better acclimatization, and will prepare you for bigger mountaineering expeditions.Use code KILI2024 at checkout (link in bio), or contact us directly at 970-369-1153 or info@mountaintrip.com.

It was a perfect day for an alpine start and climb

It was a perfect day for an alpine start and climbing in the shade on Maiden Voyage and King Me with guide @_carly_jane 🧗🧗‍♀️Climbing season in the Black is fast approaching and we couldn’t be more psyched!

Now an annual outing, we were excited to partner a

Now an annual outing, we were excited to partner again with @sheepmountainalliance and @telluridelibrary to spend the day with some of our local Latino community members on the Telluride Via Ferrata! Thank you to everyone who came and participated, and to @arcteryx for their support 🙏🏻

Do have previous via ferrata or rock climbing expe

Do have previous via ferrata or rock climbing experience? If you’re looking for a new challenge, consider the Upstream Route on the @ourayviaferrata!With more of a climbing-focus, the Upstream Route features fewer rungs and more natural rock features, as well as several cable and suspension bridges, a 60-foot free-hanging ladder, and a “leap of faith” moment at the exit! 🤸🏼‍♀️🧗🏻‍♂️

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