Mountain Adventures in Aspen/Snowmass

Join us on an alpine ascent of a 14,000' peak, a day of rock climbing, family fun camping, high-mountain trekking or try our group adventure courses including ziplines, tyrolean traverse, slackline, etc on Independence Pass.

Now is a great time to plan your winter adventures from a family or friends hut trip, an avalanche course, several days of backcountry skiing (either lift-accessed or ski tour), and a day or two of ice climbing. Demo new Dynafit lightweight alpine touring gear slopeside from Aspen Highlands.

Aspen Expeditions, a premier global mountain guide service, has had a USFS forest service permittee since 1976. AE's staff of mountain guides are trained or certified by the American Mountain Guides Association.

Take the next step with us! Contact us now via email or call us at 970.925.7625 or 877.790.2777.

Custom Backcountry Hut Trip

Go on a backcountry ski trip to a mountain hut from which to access ski ascent/descents.

AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course -

The Level I AIARE Course provides a complete introduction to the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche terrain, decision making, and rescue. (Colorado Avalanche Information Center)

Guided Hut Trip

Spend the night at a remote mountain hut and backcountry ski untracked powder, snowshoe, or just relax by the fire.

Aspen Mountain Backcountry Skiing/Riding

Ski or ride the powder beyond the boundaries of Aspen Mountain.

Guided Ski Peaks

Guided ski moutaineering trips to some of the amazing winter ski ascents that abound in the Elk range.

Dynafit Test Center

The Dynafit system of boots, bindings, & skis are designed for high performance with lightweight and durable equipment.

Ice Climbing Intro

Climb alpine ice and frozen waterfalls using technical ice tools and crampons on a safe and controlled top rope around Aspen, Redstone, Vail, and Ouray.

Introduction to Sidecountry

Curious about skiing or riding the sidecountry? Go on a guided introduction in the backcountry of Aspen and Snowmass.

Snowmass lift-access Backcountry Skiing

Explore the backcountry skiing or riding descents beyond the inbound slopes of Snowmass.

AIARE Avalanche Course Level 2

The AIARE Level 2 Avalanche Course develops an understanding of snowpack formation and metamorphism. (Colorado Avalanche Information Center)

Marble Backcountry

Go on a guided day ski tour to Marble, CO where you'll find some of the best Colorado snow!

Ice Climbing - Redstone

Experience ice climbing on hidden waterfalls near Redstone, CO using technical ice tools and crampons in a safe and controlled environment.