Meet our Mountain Guides

Discover the Mountains with a Guide! Aspen Expeditions professional AMGA trained or certified mountain guides have been guiding and teaching rock, ice, ski & alpine mountaineering skills since 1976 as a permittee of the White River National Forest.

Aspen Expeditions distinguishes itself by its full commitment to formal guide training and certification through the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA). Our 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! Welcome from all of us!

Director/IFMGA guide - Dick Jackson

Dick Jackson

Aspen Expedition's Director & founder Dick Jackson is an IFMGA/ AMGA certified mountain guide, outdoor photographer & USHGA tandem paragliding pilot.

Amos Whiting

Amos is an IFMGA/AMGA certified Mountain Guide. He is Aspen Expeditions' Guide Manager.

Dirk Bockelmann

Dirk Bockelmann is standing by to take your call or email:).

Karen Sahn

Karen, a long time local, is an alpine and rock climbing guide, among other.

Bob Sloezen

Alpine & rock climbing guide Bob has summited Mt. Everest four times among many other high mountain ascents.

Nathaniel Sydnor

Nathan gains his greatest satisfaction in guiding by helping his clients find what they are searching for on the rock and in the mountains.

Greg Bilinski

Greg, a Rock & Alpine Guide, brings a patient and unique approach to guiding.

Zack Smith

Zack Smith's humble, laid-back demeanor belies the fact that he is actually one of the countries most talented all-around climbers.

Britt Ruegger

Britt shares his passion for skiing as a ski guide and AIARE avalanche education instructor.

Brad Buyers

Brad's an enthusiastic backcountry skier who takes pride in providing clients an unforgettable experience. His passion for sharing the joy of powder skiing will keep you wanting more.

Andy Crisconi

Andy Crisconi has been organizing and guiding adventure travel treks and climbs to the world's great mountain regions for the last 20 years.

Ted Mahon

Ted Mahon is no desk jockey, even as he is leading digital media efforts and developing new global adventure travel business for Aspen Expeditions.