Alpine CLIMBING

guided trips

A man and a woman alpine climbing on a rocky ridge in the San Juan Mountains.

SW Colorado Alpine climbing

From scrambles to alpine peaks, explore the rugged alpine terrain of Southwest Colorado with a fully customized climbing experience.

LOCATION: Ouray, Colorado Area
DATES: April - October

  • 1:1 $730pp
    2:1 $512pp
    3:1 $390pp
    4:1 $365pp
    Pending objective- up to 8 people per trip (requires 2 guides)

    Mountain adventures for all isn’t just a tagline—it’s our commitment. Moxie offers scholarships to help make guiding and instruction more accessible.

  • Introductory to Expert

    From backcountry hiking and scrambling up to 5.10 climbing.

  • Full Day (up to 8 hours)

  • Alpine climbing in Southwest Colorado offers expansive views, rugged ridgelines, and a true sense of solitude in the high country. With technical terrain, varied rock, and a mix of accessible and remote objectives, the San Juan Mountains provide an ideal setting for both big adventures and skill-focused days.

    Whether you're aiming to develop competence in alpine terrain, tackle a classic objective, or simply spend time in the mountains, our IFMGA Mountain Guides will customize the adventure to match your aspirations and experience level.

    All abilities, ages, body sizes, and fitness levels are welcome.

    (Group size and climber to guide ratio is dependent on the objective, please inquire.)

  • Included

    • Guided alpine climbing or hiking by IFMGA Mountain Guides

    • Customizable guest to guide ratio

    • Climbing harness and helmet

    • Group climbing equipment (ropes, anchor material, rock protection)

    • Land use fees

    • $10/pp of rent paid to a local Indigenous group

    Not Included

    • Personal snacks/food

    • Personal climbing clothing and equipment per the equipment list

    • Travel and rescue insurance (highly recommended!)

    • Transportation to/from/in Colorado

    • Lodging in Colorado

    • Guide gratuity

    • Incurred costs by leaving a trip early

    • Incurred costs as a result of force majeure

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Two alpine climbers ascending Notchtop in crampons on a snow and rock-covered face, surrounded by jagged alpine rock formations under a blue sky with some clouds.

Rocky Mountain National Park Alpine Climbing

Build your skills with 3 days of rock climbing instruction in the beautiful San Juan Mountains.

LOCATION: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
DATES: April-October

  • Price per day may vary depending on the objective.

    1:1 $775 pp
    2:1 $545 pp

    Mountain adventures for all isn’t just a tagline—it’s our commitment. Moxie offers scholarships to help make guiding and instruction more accessible.

  • Beginner to Expert
    Climbing Grades: 3rd/4th class up to 5.10 alpine climbing

  • Big Day (8+ hours)

    Varied itineraries available based on your goals and objectives.

  • Alpine climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park delivers steep granite, dramatic ridgelines, and iconic summits—all just a few hours from Denver. From classics like the Casual Route on the Diamond to the Petit Grepon, Notchtop, Hallett Peak, and Spearhead, RMNP offers a lifetime of unforgettable objectives.

    Whether you're chasing a big adventure or focused instruction to build your alpine toolkit, your IFMGA Mountain Guide will customize the day to match your goals, experience, and style.

    (Group size and climber to guide ratio is dependent on the objective, please inquire.)

  • Included

    • Instruction and guided alpine climbing or hiking by IFMGA Mountain Guides

    • Customizable guest to guide ratio

    • Backcountry camping (depending on itinerary)

    • Climbing harness and helmet

    • Group climbing equipment (ropes, anchor material, rock protection)

    • Land use fees

    • $10/pp/d of rent paid to a local Indigenous group

    Not Included

    • Personal snacks/food

    • Backcountry camping supplies and equipment (depending on itinerary)

    • Personal climbing clothing and equipment per the equipment list

    • Travel and rescue insurance (highly recommended!)

    • Transportation to/from/in Colorado

    • Lodging in Colorado

    • Guide gratuity

    • Incurred costs by leaving a trip early

    • Incurred costs as a result of force majeure

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Male alpine climbing a knifedge ridge on Mt Triumph in North Cascades National Park.

Custom Alpine Climbing Adventure

From Ouray to Mount Kenya we’ll craft custom alpine climbing adventures tailored to your goals and ability.

LOCATION: Wherever your dream adventure takes us
COURSE DATE: Custom Dates, Year Round

  • TBD

    Pricing will vary based on the destination and itinerary.

  • Introductory to Expert

  • Trip length is dependent on your goals and trip location.

  • Build your custom alpine climbing trip with Moxie. Looking to break into the alpine? Ready to refine your movement and technical systems on exposed ridgelines or summit a high-altitude peak abroad?

    Our IFMGA Mountain Guides bring the technical expertise and insight to craft trips that match your goals, style, and pace. We guide in unforgettable alpine destinations such as:

    • North Cascades, Washington

    • Denali National Park, Alaska

    • Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

    • Weminuche Wilderness, Colorado

    • High Sierra, California

    • Ecuador’s glaciated volcanoes

    • Mount Kenya, Kenya

    • The Alps and beyond in Europe

    From classic U.S. objectives to big international missions, we’ll work with you to design and organize an alpine adventure that’s truly your own.

    Note: Moxie holds permits as listed on our website and works in partnership with guide services that are trusted, authorized concessionaires of land agencies throughout the world.

  • Inclusions will vary based on the destination and itinerary.

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