Experience the thrill of backcountry skiing in Rocky Mountain National Park with Colorado Climbing Company. Tackle legendary descents and enjoy breathtaking winter vistas—an adventure that tests your skills and feeds your soul.
Experience the thrill of backcountry skiing in Rocky Mountain National Park with Colorado Climbing Company. Tackle legendary descents and enjoy breathtaking winter vistas—an adventure that tests your skills and feeds your soul.
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Operated by Colorado Climbing Company · Estes Park, Colorado
Moderate.
6–8 hours.
Moderate fitness required; participants should be comfortable with outdoor activity.
Participants should have intermediate to advanced skiing skills and experience with avalanche safety.
Yes, professional guides from Colorado Climbing Company lead all trips, ensuring safety and expertise.
Expect cold mountain weather with possible snow, wind, and rapidly changing conditions—dress accordingly.
Plan to meet early morning to maximize daylight and snow conditions.
Yes, some previous backcountry skiing experience is recommended, especially for technical routes.
This trip is best suited for experienced skiers; beginners should seek introductory tours.
Rocky Mountain NP was established in 1915, and backcountry skiing has been a winter staple for decades.
Guides follow strict leave-no-trace ethics and promote sustainable backcountry practices to preserve the area's pristine condition.
Colorado Climbing Company runs guided climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, and backcountry skiing trips and instructional courses across Colorado and in select national parks. The company’s offerings include introductory classes like Introduction to Rock Climbing and Gym to Crag, technical courses such as Learn to Lead Sport Climb Outdoors and Learn to Lead Traditional Climbs, and advanced seminars including Steep Ice and Mixed Technique and Climbing 301 — Climbing Big Things. Trips span diverse Colorado areas and beyond, with options in Rocky Mountain National Park, Silverton, Lake City, Ouray, Denver/Golden, Boulder/Estes Park, Telluride, Gunnison, Grand Junction, and San Juan ranges. Seasonal programming covers ice climbing at venues like Lake City Ice Park and guided backcountry ski and splitboard touring in Silverton and the Alpine Loop near Lake City. Offerings range from half-day guided ice climbs to multi-day alpine ascents and expedition preparation courses. Participants can choose guided experiences or technical instruction tailored to levels from beginner to advanced. Course titles and guided day trips reflect explicit instruction and guided formats, including avalanche and glacier-focused topics such as Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel and Private Custom Avalanche Instructions. Colorado Climbing Company presents a wide catalog of site-specific classic climbs, ski descents, and intensive seminars to support skill development and safe mountain travel.
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