Experience the true spirit of alpinism
A boutique mountain guidE service in the san juan mountains
Adventure, Challenge and partnership
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 will help you build the skills and confidence to climb challenging routes, ski steep couloirs, navigate complex alpine terrain and come back safely.
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
Learn efficient technical systems and movement skills:
Anchored by Vince Anderson since 1996
Based in Colorado's San Juan mountains, Skyward Mountaineering is a boutique mountain guide service specializing in custom guided rock climbing, alpine climbing, ice climbing and backcountry skiing & splitboarding. 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 guide team are expert climbers and skiers with a proven track record of safely guiding challenging ascents and descents throughout Colorado and around the world.
We’re more than just Mountain guides - we’re partners in your progression
Meet The Expert Mountain Guides At Skyward Mountaineering:
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![Skyward Mountaineering founder and co-owner, Vince Anderson is standing on top of a snowy mountain in Alaska. He is wearing a bright yellow jacket and helmet with a blue neck gaiter around his chin.]()
Vince Anderson is the founder and co-owner of Skyward Mountaineering. He is an acclaimed alpinist, IFMGA Guide and AMGA Instructor Team Member.
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![Skyward Mountaineering guide, Buster Jesik, is wearing a yellow jacket and white helmet on an alpine rock climb above a bright blue lake in Rocky Mountain National Park.]()
Buster Jesik has been guiding for Skyward Mountaineering for 10+ years and is an IFMGA Guide and AMGA Instructor Team Member.
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![Skyward Mountaineering guide Steven Van Sickle is skiing with a black pug dog tucked into his jacket. He is wearing a red hat and sunglasses.]()
Steven Van Sickle has been guiding for Skyward Mountaineering for 10+ years and is an IFMGA Guide.
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![Skyward Mountaineering guide Suzanna Lourie is ice climbing and wearing a red jacket, white helmet and blue backpack.]()
Suzanna Lourie is an Assistant Alpine Guide and Apprentice Rock Guide. She is a passionate ice climber with instructor.
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![Skyward Mountaineering guide Nico Leis is wearing a red jacket and yellow pants. There are snowy mountains in the background and clouds in the valley below.]()
Nico Leis is an AMGA Rock Guide and accomplished rock climber with challenging ascents throughout the mountain west.
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![Skyward Mountaineering guide Stephen Williams is wearing a dark grey shirt with a white helmet and backpack. He is standing on a snow slope above the clouds in the valley below.]()
Stephen Williams is an IFMGA Guide with significant experience guiding expeditions around the world.
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![Skyward Mountaineering guide John Collis is climbing a steep snow slope, he is wearing an orange jacket with a white backpack and ice tools in his hand.]()
John Collis is an AMGA Rock Guide, Alpine Guide and Assistant Ski Guide. He is a talented alpinist and rock climber with ascents around the world.
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![Skyward Mountaineering guide Micah Lewkowitz is wearing a blue jacket and grey hat. His beard and mustache are frozen.]()
Micah Lewkowitz is a co-owner of Skyward Mountaineering, an AMGA Rock Guide and Alpine Guide and an AMGA Instructor Team Member.
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![Skyward Mountaineering guide Bobby Cosker is wearing a black hooded jacket pulled over his helmet with snowy mountains and the sun shining in the background.]()
Bobby Cosker is an AMGA Assistant Rock and Alpine Guide and Apprentice Ski Guide. He has extensive experience on mountaineering expeditions in Alaska and internationally.
