Experience the true spirit of alpinism
We’re more than just climbing guides - we’re partners in your progression.
Our small team of AMGA Certified Guides are expert climbers and skiers with a proven track record of successfully guiding challenging ascents and descents around the world. Skyward Mountaineering is a year-round climbing and ski guiding service with a focus on providing customized itineraries, industry-leading safety standards and guides with the highest level of experience, training and elite abilities to share their passion with you.
Based in the San Juan mountains of Colorado since 1996 and anchored by renowned alpinist and IFMGA Guide, Vince Anderson. We offer guided rock climbing, ice climbing, alpine climbing and backcountry skiing throughout Colorado, Utah, Washington, Alaska and internationally!
Skyward Mountaineering is the premier Mountain Guiding Service for steep skiing, Ice, Rock and Alpine climbing
Featured Trips:
Climb a long multipitch route in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Known for bold trad climbing and the tallest cliffs in Colorado, the Black is a world class rock climbing destination…without the crowds!
Hone your crack climbing techniques on the sandstone splitters of Indian Creek and Moab. Stand on the summit of a desert tower and enjoy dramatic 360° views of the surrounding desert. Our AMGA Rock Guides are expert climbers and instructors who will help you develop efficient movement techniques and enjoy 5-star climbing.
Explore the rugged peaks, exposed ridges and dramatic glaciers of the North Cascades. Our AMGA Alpine Guides have decades of experience guiding adventures throughout the Pacific Northwest and want to share these remote, wild summits with you.
Adventure, Challenge and partnership
We believe the best climbs are more than summits - they’re a tangible display of your passion, commitment and growth. At Skyward Mountaineering, our guides will help you build the skills and confidence to climb in remote mountains, tackle steep ski descents, navigate complex alpine terrain and come back safely.
Why should you choose Skyward Mountaineering?
AMGA Certified Guides
Industry Leading Risk Management
Private Trips with Fully Custom Itineraries
Decades of Local Experience
Ethical Business Practices
Unparalleled Logistical Support
Community Focused
Featured Clinics:
This 2-day rock climbing course focuses on the fundamentals of crack climbing in the desert southwest. Learn the nuances of jamming finger cracks, efficient methods for off-width technique and enjoy some Type I fun on splitter hand cracks. Conveniently based out of Grand Junction, Colorado!
This 5-day mountaineering course is designed to teach climbers to be self-sufficient mountaineers in glaciated terrain. Climbers will learn fundamental technical systems, navigation strategies and climbing movement skills to be confident climbing glaciated peaks throughout the Pacific Northwest or internationally.
Learn how to be a confident trad climber with personalized instruction from AMGA Rock Guides. Based in Grand Junction, this course focuses on fundamental strategies to be an efficient and safe climber on multipitch rock climbing routes.
