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 boutique 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 steep Grade V trad routes in the remote Black Canyon of the Gunnison, one of North America's most dramatic national parks. Known for bold, multi-pitch climbing, the Black is a world class big wall climbing destination…without the crowds!
Climb steep Grade V trad routes in the remote Black Canyon of the Gunnison, one of North America's most dramatic national parks. Known for bold, multi-pitch climbing, the Black is a world class big wall climbing destination…without the crowds!
Learn how to ice climb in the Ouray Ice Park from AMGA certified guides with over 30 years of experience guiding ice climbing in Ouray. From beginner lessons to advanced multi-pitch climbs, we offer custom trips in Colorado’s premier ice climbing destination.
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 2-day mixed climbing course is designed for intermediate ice climbers looking to develop the precision and energy efficiency to climb steep and delicate mixed and drytooling routes in a winter environment. Climbers will learn to “read” the ice and the rock, conserve energy in steeper terrain and transition between rock and ice.
Learn how to be a confident ice climbing leader: place solid protection, build strong and efficient anchors and improve your movement on steep ice climbing routes. This 3-day Learn To Lead Ice Climbing course in the Ouray Ice Park is the perfect next step for intermediate ice climbers with personalized instruction and coaching from AMGA certified guides.
