Charakusa Valley, Pakistan
This past summer, I climbed with Steve House and Marko Prezelj in the incredible Karakoram Mountains of Pakistan. We successfully made the first ascent of K7 West. You can read about it on my blog.
The North Faces of the Alps!
Read the latest posts about climbing the classic North Faces of the Alps in July's blog posts!
You can keep up with my latest rants and rambles by reading my blog. Check it out here.

New Routes in Alaska!
During late May, John "Bull" Durham, Bob Brownsberger, Bob Jacobs (one of the original "Binmen") made several first ascents in the St. Elias mountains of Alaska including a very nice route on the slender Flightpath Peak.
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Welcome to the Skyward Mountaineering site. I am pleased to offer professional guiding services in beautiful Ouray, Colorado.
Winter is off to a great start in the Southwestern Colorado. Much snow has already fallen and ice is forming quickly! Check my current conditions page to find out how things are shaping up.
Consider ice climbing in the visually stunning San Juan Mountains, with both short and long, multiple-pitch waterfall ice climbing at its best.
Max Hoener enjoying early season turns in the San Juans. Photo courtesy of Greg Thomas.
Kevin Koprek getting in some early season ice climbing above Ouray.

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2008
Climbing the Lightning Bolt Crack on Comic Relief in Colorado's Black Canyon.
You've probably read about it, seen the pictures and movies by now. Why not experience the truly amazing adventure climbing of Colorado's Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park for yourself? This coming spring and summer will be a great time to visit this amazing rock climbing hot spot. Adventures aboud from 4-20 pitches and 5.7 on up. Find out more about climbing with a certified guide in the Black Canyon.
 
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