Colorado Climbing And Skiing

An ice climber in a red jacket is toproping a route.

Ouray ICe Park

A climber in a blue jacket and orange helmet is mixed climbing up a steep rocky corner high above the snowy ground.

Ouray Backcountry

A blue gloved hand is holding an ice tool in a steep pillar of ice.

Rifle

An ice climber is toproping a steep wall of ice.

Lake City ICe Park

An ice climber in a yellow jacket is swinging on a steep route in the Ouray Ice Park.

Ice Climbing Clinics

Black Canyon

Grand Junction

Rifle

Boulder

A child is rock climbing a steep sandstone cliff.

Ouray

Rock Climbing Clinics

San Juan Mountains

Hut Based Touring

Intro To Ski Alpinism Clinic

Mt. Sneffels

Rocky Mountain National Park

Fundamentals of Winter Climbing Clinic

Colorado is a state of diverse geologic landscapes, from sandy desert floors to snowy mountain tops. Skyward Mountaineering is based in Grand Junction on Colorado’s Western Slope, from this basecamp of operations we offer seasonal guided climbing and skiing trips across the state. Whether you want to climb a rugged 14er, hone your ice climbing technique in the world famous Ouray Ice Park, enjoy a warm and sunny desert rock climb, or go on a multipitch adventure in the Black Canyon National Park, Skyward Mountaineering is committed to helping you achieve your 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.