Lift-served Backcountry Skiing, Hut Trips, Avalanche Courses, Ice climbing & more

Contact us today to plan a backcountry Braun or 10th Mountain hut trip. Fresh snow awaits you beyond the boundaries of Aspen & Snowmass with a lift served backcountry ski/ride. Or go on a one day ski tour to Marble or other backcountry ski tour destinations with one of our AMGA/IFMGA trained or certified mountain ski guides.

Learn how to travel safely in the winter backcountry with a Level 1 or Level 2 course. Sign up online to reserve your spot today. Aspen Expeditions specializes in offering AIARE & AAA avalanche education courses.

Experience ice climbing on a frozen waterfall in Redstone, or just outside of Aspen.

Aspen Highlands Lift-Served Backcountry Skiing

Experience lift accessed backcountry ski or riding descents beyond the slopes of Aspen Highlands.

AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course

The Level I AIARE Course provides a complete introduction to the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche terrain, decision making, and rescue.

Ice Climbing Intro

Ice climbing frozen waterfalls using technical ice tools and crampons to climb in a safe and controlled environment. It is fun and cool!

Custom Backcountry Hut Trip

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

Marble Backcountry

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

Fitness Ski Tours

Curious about skinning? Looking to get some exercise in out in the snow? Get your hike on with us.

AIARE Avalanche Level 2 Course

The AIARE Level 2 Avalanche Course develops an understanding of snowpack formation and metamorphism.

Ice Climbing - Redstone

Ice climb on a hidden waterfalls near Redstone, CO using technical ice tools and crampons to climb in a safe and controlled environment.

Castle Creek - Green Mountain

Explore the backcountry skiing options of Ashcroft and the upper Castle Creek Valley.

Aspen Mountain Backcountry Skiing/Riding

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

Epicurian Hut Trips

Ski * Wine * Dine - This is the ultimate in backcountry hut indulgence. Your private Chef will prepare a culinary experience after a scenic ski tour to a mountain hut.

Hayden Peak

Climb and ski from 13,000 feet on Hayden Peak, the area classic, and local favorite.

2 Day - 1 Night Backcountry Hut Trip

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

Ski Mount Sopris

An Elk Range classic, ascend to the near 13,000 foot summit of the iconic peak and then enjoy powdery descent.

Introduction to Sidecountry

Curious about skiing or riding the sidecountry? Go on a guided introduction to the Aspen backcountry.

Pyramid Chutes

With the awesome backdrop of the Maroon Bells, go on a guided day ski tour of the steep chutes and couloirs below Pyramid Peak.

Ice Climbing - Custom

Grab your technical ice tools and crampons and put together a custom adventure to Ouray, Lake City, Silverton and/or Redstone.

Ski a Local Summit

Grizzly, South Hayden, Garrett, Mace, Sievers-- the Elk Mountains have countless high summits to ski and ride.

Snowmass Lift-Served Backcountry Skiing

Explore the lift-served backcountry skiing or riding descents beyond the slopes of Snowmass.

The Ortler Ski Tour

A classic European ski tour in the famed Ortler Mountains of Northern Italy

Norway Summit to Ski

Ski down classic maritime snow slopes to remote beaches in Norway's beautiful Lyngen Peninsula.

The Fjords of Iceland

Run in conjunction with Borea Adventures, these trips are all about backcountry skiing the beautiful West Fjords of NW Iceland.

The Haute Route Ski Tour

Ski the classic Haute Route from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland with an IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide.

Ski Mountaineering Intro

Ski mountaineering is designed for the advanced skier/ rider who wants to ski/ride the bigger steeper peaks in the Elk Mountain Range.