Experience the true spirit of alpinism
A Boutique Mountaineering & Climbing Guide Service in the San Juan Mountains, The Mountain West & Worldwide
Adventure, challenge, and partnership:
At Skyward Mountaineering, we believe the best days in the mountains are shared. There is something uniquely powerful about working together toward a summit, establish a first ascent, or putting in a skin track to then enjoy the fresh powder turns on the descent. The experiences we share in the mountains often become the foundation for lasting friendships.
Over the years, we've had the privilege of sharing routes and summits, basecamps and bivouacs, skin tracks and ski descents with climbers and skiers from around the world. Every trip is different, but the partnership and shared sense of adventure remain at the heart of what we do.
Custom Guided Rock Climbing, Ice Climbing, Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding Adventures:
Why should you choose Skyward Mountaineering?
AMGA Accredited Business
AMGA Certified Guides
Industry Leading Risk Management
Fully Customized Itineraries
Decades of Local Experience
Ethical Business Practices
Unparalleled Logistical Support
Community Focused
Mountaineering Courses for the Modern Alpinist
We’re more than just mountain guides, we’re partners in your progression:
We believe the best adventures in the mountains are more than summits, they’re a tangible display of your passion, commitment, and growth. At Skyward Mountaineering, our guides are also instructors who will help you build the skills and confidence to climb challenging routes, ski steep couloirs, navigate complex alpine terrain, and come back safely.
Rock climbing, ice climbing, backcountry skiing courses, & avalanche education:
Anchored by Vince Anderson since 1996
Based in Colorado's San Juan Mountains, Skyward Mountaineering specializes in custom guided rock climbing, alpine climbing, ice climbing, and backcountry skiing. We have purposefully remained a small guide service committed to empowering climbers and skiers to embrace a shared passion for the mountains and develop confidence through technical skill proficiency. Our guides are expert climbers and skiers with a proven track record of safely guiding challenging ascents and descents throughout Colorado and around the world.
Meet the guide team at Skyward Mountaineering:
