Alpine Climbing

An alpine climber traverses a rocky ridge on Mt. Triumph in the North Cascades.

North Cascades

An alpine climbing guide belays a climber on a steep snow and rocky ridge on Mt. Sneffels.

San Juans

An alpine climber moves through a steep section on Peak 11300 in Alaska.

Alaska Range

A steep glaciated mountain rises above the valley in Peru.

Peru

A climber ascends a steep snow slope with jagged mountains above a glacier in the background.

Chamonix

A climber in a red jacket reaches a snowy summit on Mt. Shuksan with the rugged North Cascades in the background.

mountaineering Clinics

Skyward Mountaineering offers guided mountaineering and alpine climbing on classic technical routes throughout Colorado, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska and in the European Alps. We have a proven track record of safely guiding challenging routes around the world with multiple First Ascents. Our decades of experience recreating and guiding in the mountains provide the backbone for all of our trips. Skyward’s guided mountaineering and alpine climbing trips are customized to provide climbers a unique itinerary on technical, classic and interesting routes around the world. We’ll work with you to determine the best route for your ability and goals.

  • Skyward Mountaineering is an AMGA Accredited Business, that means we’ve gone through rigorous third party auditing to ensure the highest quality risk management, customer service, ethical business practices, and professionally trained guides.

  • Our guides are expert climbers and skiers with extensive training and personal experience on challenging ascents and descents around the world.

  • We are a small guide service offering customized programs based on decades of guiding and instructional experience.

  • Unparalleled logistics support from start to finish. Our office staff are climbers, skiers and mountain guides so when you call or email us we’ll give you honest and helpful information to increase the success and enjoyment of your trip.