The Aspen Expeditions Story

Why choose Aspen Expeditions for your climbing, skiing or mountain trekking adventure?

Aspen Expeditions offers both Aspen-based and worldwide adventures with an elevated philosophy: whether your goal is to Ascend high mountains; Explore cultures worldwide; or Discover new adventures; Aspen Expeditions is your point of departure, offering experiences of a life-time!

Based in Aspen, Colorado in the heart of the magnificent Rocky Mountains, Aspen Expeditions has been guiding and teaching rock, ice, ski & alpine mountaineering skills since 1976 under a USFS* permit. In addition, Aspen Expeditions leads adventures to international destinations such as the Himalaya (Nepal, Bhutan) Tanzania, Bolivia, Peru and the European Alps!

Aspen Expeditions distinguishes itself by its full commitment to formal guide training and certification through the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA)*. We'd like to emphasize that this commitment and our years of experience, together with the best equipment available in the industry, offer our students and clients the safest, finest and most enjoyable service possible!

Aspen Expeditions takes pride in the service it delivers. Our high reputation from past clients and our commitment to guides' AMGA certified or trained status are Aspen Expeditions' credentials. So come join us for a memorable experience.

Discover the Mountains with a Guide!
Dick Jackson Director/Owner - Aspen Expeditions, AMGA/IFMGA certified mountain guide, outdoor  photographer