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Are you looking for more than just a hike? Want to attempt a hike to 14,000ft? Our guides have years of experience climbing our mountains year round. Whether you choose to climb one of our more modest local peaks or want to tackle a 14er, we have you covered.
Climbing mountains can be challenging, rewarding, and fun. Our team of guides are here to show you an amazing experience while attempting to make it to the top. All of our Peak Ascents are ran as full-day outings and we have a variety of peaks to choose from with varying difficulty. Whether you want to tackle that Colorado 14er, attempt a lesser known local classic, or just experience a day hiking in the high peaks, we are here to show you the way. Below are some of our more popular outings.
The elevation in town in Silverthorne is 9,035 feet above sea level and most towns in Summit County share similar or higher elevations. When adjusting to altitude, the body needs to work a little harder. You might experience difficulty sleeping, difficulty catching your breath even during mild exertion, a racing heart rate, nausea, and a loss of appetite.
For our Peak Ascents we strongly recommend and encourage clients to spend around 3 days in Summit County or similar elevations prior to your attempt to one of our higher peaks, especially if traveling above 13,000ft. Check out our our 7 Tips for Hiking a Fourteener in Colorado article for more advice on summiting a high altitude peak.
Altitude affects people differently, and can affect the same person differently on separate occasions. If you deal with chronic pulmonary, cardiac, or other health issues like asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHF or if you are pregnant you should consult your doctor before your activity. Our guides are trained to recognize altitude sickness symptoms in the field and reserve the right to end the trip at any time.
Just twenty minutes south of our office in Breckenridge, Quandary Peak (14,265 ft) offers easy trailhead access, a straightforward yet challenging hike, and stunning 360-degree views of Summit County and its Tenmile Range. Our local fourteener’s standard trail boasts about 3500 feet of elevation gain and loss over a 7 mile round trip. Since there is no such thing as an easy fourteener, and our guides will help to minimize risk while maximizing enjoyment with an understanding of local weather patterns, a thorough knowledge of trail conditions, and an ability to keep morale high. Join us this summer for an ascent of Colorado’s 13th highest peak!
Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult (Level 3-4)
Duration: Full Day
Guides: 1 guide for every 6 guests
Meeting Time: Guide’s decision based on weather forecast
Meeting Location: Guide will call with meeting location
What We Provide: Professional guide and a safe, fun, and educational experience.
Grays Peak (14,270 ft) and Torreys Peak (14,267 ft) are two fourteeners that are often climbed in the same outing by traversing their connecting ridgeline. From their summits, expansive views open up east towards the Front Range and west towards Summit County. An attempt of Grays and/or Torreys is an excellent way to immerse oneself in our mountainous terrain for a full-day of adventure! Our route options are located on the South side and offer a less crowded experience to the popular Stevens Gulch Trailhead. Both options are based off of Peru Creek road near the towns of Keystone and Montezuma.
Double 14er Ascent: Looking to get the best bang for your buck? Go for a double 14er summit and add Torrey’s Peak to the list! Torrey’s peak is accessed via an out and back on the connecting ridge from Grays. Adding on Torrey’s to your trip would give you an extra 1.5 miles and 1,000 feet of vertical.
Difficulty: Difficult (Level 5)
Duration: Full Day
Guides: 1 guide for every 6 guests
Meeting Time: Dependent upon season and weather.
Meeting Location: Guide will call with meeting location
What We Provide: Professional guide and a safe, fun, and educational experience.
Grays Peak
Grays & Torreys
While peak bagging fourteeners has some grandeur qualities, escaping the crowds that flock to their summits is one of many reasons to seek out our local 12ers and 13ers. As it says in the name, Summit County is home to bountiful options when it comes to ascending peaks, and most of these options are between 12,000 and 14,000 feet. Choose from mountains such as Mt Royal, Mt Victoria, Peak 1, Lenawee Mountain, Santa Fe Peak, Buffalo Mountain, and the list goes on… All these peaks are accessible within a twenty minute drive from our office in Silverthorne. Hiring a guide will take away the stress of managing weather patterns, navigating a network of trails, and planning the logistics, all while keeping the fun factor numero uno!
Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult (Level 3-4)
Duration: Full Day
Guides: 1 guide for every 6 guests
Meeting Time: Guide’s decision based on weather forecast
Meeting Location: Guide will call with meeting location
What We Provide: Professional guide and a safe, fun, and educational experience.
One our main concerns for Peak Ascents is Altitude. The elevation in town in Silverthrone is 9,035 feet above sea level and most towns in Summit County share similar or higher elevations. When adjusting to altitude, the body needs to work a little harder. You might experience difficulty sleeping, difficulty catching your breath even during mild exertion, a racing heart rate, nausea, and a loss of appetite. For our Peak Ascents we strongly recommend and encourage clients to spend around 3 days in Summit County or similar elevations prior to your attempt to one of our higher peaks, especially if traveling above 13,000ft. For those not yet ready we have some other great lower elevation and less demanding hikes. Altitude affects people differently, and can affect the same person differently on separate occasions. If you deal with chronic pulmonary, cardiac, or other health issues like asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHF or if you are pregnant you should consult your doctor before your activity. Our guides are trained to recognize altitude sickness symptoms in the field and reserve the right to end the trip at any time.
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Refunds will be honored for cancellations with more than 48 HOURS notice to a trip start time. An administrative fee of 10% will be assessed for all cancellations.
Rescheduling will be honored with 48 HOURS prior notice to trip start date. An administrative fee of 10% will be assessed for all rescheduling. This allows us the time to contact those who have been put on the wait-list.
All activities are Rain or Shine. In case of operator cancellation due to adverse or unsafe conditions prior to start time, first the operator will attempt to reschedule. If rescheduling is not possible, the client will receive a full refund. Operator, including guides in the field, reserve the right to shorten or reroute activity in the case of unmanageable hazards or inability of guest to complete the objective. Completion of objective-based routes is not guaranteed.
This can be a physically demanding activity, and your ability to enjoy the adventure depends on your health and fitness, thus it’s recommended that you are in good physical condition.
For our Peak Ascents we strongly recommend and encourage clients to spend around 3 days in Summit County or similar elevations prior to your attempt to one of our higher peaks, especially if traveling above 13,000ft.
Altitude affects people differently, and can affect the same person differently on separate occasions. If you deal with chronic pulmonary, cardiac, or other health issues like asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHF or if you are pregnant you should consult your doctor before your activity. Our guides are trained to recognize altitude sickness symptoms in the field and reserve the right to end the trip at any time.
All of our guided Peak Ascents are booked private and custom and priced accordingly. If you are looking for a group trip option please contact us to see if we have any group trips available on the schedule.
Your instructor/guide will contact you with more details at least 48 hours prior to the date of your trip that will include meeting time and location.
Your guides work hard before, during, and after your course to provide you with a great experience and while not expected, gratuities are always highly appreciated and if you had a safe, educational, and fun experience. Gratuities typically range from 15-20%.
Our peak ascent tours have limited capacity and tend to book up. Advanced reservations are strongly recommended.
