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June 21 West Buttress Team Final Dispatch
11 Jul 2024
June 18 West Buttress Expedition – At Basecamp!
6 Jul 2024
June 15 West Buttress Expedition – Final Dispatch
3 Jul 2024
June 21 West Buttress Team Descended to Base Camp
3 Jul 2024
June 18 West Buttress Expedition – SUMMIT!!!
2 Jul 2024

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Day by day ice climbing season inches closer and c

Day by day ice climbing season inches closer and closer, and we’re fired up to get out!

It’s still early, but thanks to a few solid snow storms and cold temps, we’re seeing the ice coming in nicely, and we plan to be guiding routes very soon.

Whether you’re new to bashing ice, are looking to hop on some classic backcountry multi-pitch routes, or want to step into the world-famous @ourayicepark this winter, we’ve got options for everyone and some of the best ice around in Ouray, Silverton, and Telluride.

Join our top-notch AMGA trained or certified guides for a totally unique and fun winter experience. We’re anticipating a great ice climbing season ahead.

Tap the “Ice Climbing” link in our bio to learn more and book your trip today!

We’re only six months out from landing on the Ka

We’re only six months out from landing on the Kahiltna Glacier for the 2025 Denali season, and the time to prep is now!

We’ve still got space on several teams for our open West Buttress expeditions, as well as spots on our June 7 Quick Ascent expedition. Our June 17 West Buttress expedition will be a Ski Approach trip, for those who’d rather travel on skis as opposed to snowshoes.

Beyond open team trips, we also specialize in custom private expeditions. Since we started guiding Denali back in 1976, we have successfully guided more private groups to the summit than any other guide service.

When preparing, we use and trust the great folks at @uphill_athlete. Their coaches are experienced climbers and mountain athletes, and can help take the mystery out of training for expedition climbing. Mountain Trip Alaska provides our climbers with a six-month mountaineering training plan, and they have changed the way we train for expeditions!

For more info, including dates, pricing and to book, head to the link in our bio, or contact our office at info@mountaintrip.com or (970) 369-1153.

🎿 SKI REPORT!!! ⛷️ Folks in the San Juans

🎿 SKI REPORT!!! ⛷️

Folks in the San Juans have been getting great early season powder turns thanks to early snowstorms that have produced up high. One of whom is @madcrowell, one of our top backcountry ski guides. When we say she LIVES for skiing, we’re not kidding.

Here’s her report:

“The skiing has been pretty fantastic. Skiers started poking around our local zones about 10 days ago, and even earlier in the Silverton and RMP areas. All of the SNOTEL SWE sites are showing 200-300% above average. In the alpine we have between 80-120 cm of snow. Below treeline the skiing varies and exits for a lot of the ski areas can still be thin. However, last week brought a lot of deep powder skiing above 11,000 feet.

Winter is off to a good start and if we can keep this trend going it will line us out for a really good season. This is the best early November skiing in the last five years!”

Needless to say, psych is high! Still, low to moderate avalanche hazard exists around the San Juans, so always be heads up and make good decisions when planning tours and heading into the backcountry.

We hope you’ll join us for a backcountry ski trip this season. Snow gods let it continue to snow! ❄️

Scholarship applications for the Peter Inglis Aval

Scholarship applications for the Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund (PI Fund) are now open for the 2024-24 winter season!

Available for locals who live in San Miguel and nearby counties, the fund offers financial assistance for those looking to further their avalanche education, and memorializes our good friend and former guide, Peter.

We’ll be offering recreational Rescue, Level 1, and Level 2 courses throughout the season, so apply, register for one of our courses, and be prepared when stepping into the backcountry this winter.

Check out the link in our bio to learn more and apply!

🚨 BIG 7 SUMMITS NEWS!!! 🚨 Carstensz Pyramid

🚨 BIG 7 SUMMITS NEWS!!! 🚨 Carstensz Pyramid is open for the first time since 2019!

Due to political unrest in West Papua, Indonesia, the mountain has remained inaccessible. Finally, after a long five-year wait, things have settled down and we’ve got trip dates on the calendar:

• Feb. 24-March 6, 2025
• March 9-19, 2025
• Aug. 4-14, 2025
• Oct. 20-30, 2025
• (More dates will be posted soon!)

Regarded as the most elusive of the 7 Summits and the highest peak in the Oceania continent, Carstensz is located on the equatorial island of Papua in a remote and stunning corner of Indonesia.

The island of Papua is one of the most exotic and fascinating places left in the world, no more evidenced than by the Dani tribe, who for a long time were one of the most isolated people in the world. Beyond that, between the 5th class climbing on beautiful limestone, stop throughs in Bali, and summit views looking out over the jungle towards the blue Pacific Ocean, climbing this mysterious mountain is a very special experience!

We have lead 16 expeditions (all summited) on Carstensz Pyramid, and we’re excited to get back to West Papua!

To learn more and register for one of our 2025 trips, click the link in our bio!

Snow has started fly in the San Juans! Winter is j

Snow has started fly in the San Juans! Winter is just around the bend, but first we want to acknowledge the outstanding summer season that seemed to just cruise on by ☀️

Thanks to all of our excellent guides for all of their hard work! Ya’ll are some of the best in the biz and Mountain Trip wouldn’t be the family that it is without every one of you. And most of all, thanks to everyone who joined us on a trip! It’s an amazing and special thing to meet so many different people from all of walks of life, and to help them realize their goals in the mountains. Here are a few of our favorite shots from the season 🙌🏻🙏🏻

Now, onto winter! We hope you’ll join us for a guided ice climbing or backcountry skiing trip, avalanche course, or the Ouray Ice Fest from Jan. 23-26 ❄️

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, 2025

Are 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, 2025

We 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! 👊🏻

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