Apex Mountain School

Apex Mountain School Professional Rock, Ice, Ski, Bike Guiding and Avalanche Education in the Vail Colorado since 2002

Apex is a full service mountaineering company, based in Vail, Colorado. As a world-class destination resort in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Vail provides an incredible backdrop for our private outings, courses and corporate activities. In addition to our home base of Vail, our programs are offered around the world. Apex has developed superior rock climbing and ice climbing experiences, backco

untry skiing tours, mountaineering courses and trips, SOLO accredited wilderness medicine, AIARE avalanche education and ground-breaking corporate team building programs. Our experienced guides take pride in providing unparalleled adventures and skills training to clients of all age, ability, and fitness levels. Having stood on the highest of summits, our keen sense of client care and risk management,
as well as our impeccable safety record, inspires the confidence our clients look for in a professional mountain guide – a trademark our reputation is built on.

Your Summer adventure starts here ⛰️ Climb, Bike, Summit, Hike, Rappel with Apex Mountain School! Contact us now.       ...
05/06/2025

Your Summer adventure starts here ⛰️ Climb, Bike, Summit, Hike, Rappel with Apex Mountain School! Contact us now.

Lovely day in the valley. Have you gotten out on the rock this season?
04/16/2025

Lovely day in the valley. Have you gotten out on the rock this season?

We've only got a few remaining AIARE courses left this season! As early as this coming Thursday you could be in the fiel...
03/26/2025

We've only got a few remaining AIARE courses left this season! As early as this coming Thursday you could be in the field with certified instructors getting necessary rescue skills for backcountry travel!
DM us now for course listings and end of season discounts!!!

ONLY 3 AIARE COURSES REMAIN!🚨The season’s not over yet and neither is your chance to learn. Secure a spot in one of our ...
03/13/2025

ONLY 3 AIARE COURSES REMAIN!🚨
The season’s not over yet and neither is your chance to learn. Secure a spot in one of our Level 1 AIARE courses to learn how to adventure safely this Spring!
- Build confidence in navigating avalanche terrain safely.
- Explore avalanche dynamics, terrain evaluation, and decision making frameworks.
- Gain hands on experience with beacon searches, probing and shoveling.
- Suited for skiers, splitboarders and anyone spending time in snowy mountain environments.

USE CODE SNOW10 FOR 10% DISCOUNT

Director Scott Smith ski guiding clients in our terrain yesterday. Snow is stacking up with more on the way!
11/19/2024

Director Scott Smith ski guiding clients in our terrain yesterday. Snow is stacking up with more on the way!

Perry Johnson, Apex Ice Guide, tearing it up with client at Pumphouse in optimal conditions. Come get some!
12/28/2023

Perry Johnson, Apex Ice Guide, tearing it up with client at Pumphouse in optimal conditions. Come get some!

The snow is piling up and Apex's first couple AIARE courses have been a great success! Check out our course schedule to ...
12/19/2023

The snow is piling up and Apex's first couple AIARE courses have been a great success! Check out our course schedule to get in on a Level 1 or take your decision making to the next level with a Level 2 course. Sign up today to reserve your space - spots are going fast.

Ice is starting to form in the valley and our guides are getting stoked to get out there with you! Join us for a day of ...
11/21/2023

Ice is starting to form in the valley and our guides are getting stoked to get out there with you! Join us for a day of ice climbing, whether you are looking for your your first ice climbing experience or looking to push into new grades. Wanna try something new? - Apex also offers guided mixed climbing if you're looking to scratch around this winter - we can introduce you to this fun and challenging variation!

Apex Mountain School is growing and gearing up for a busy season of avalanche education and is looking to hire an AIARE ...
11/15/2023

Apex Mountain School is growing and gearing up for a busy season of avalanche education and is looking to hire an AIARE instructor to join our instructor staff. If you or someone you know is interested, send a resume and contact information over to [email protected]

Are you ready to continue your avalanche education? Apex's AIARE level 2 courses are available now and starting to fill ...
11/13/2023

Are you ready to continue your avalanche education? Apex's AIARE level 2 courses are available now and starting to fill up. This is a great way to take your backcountry skillset to the next level. Apex also offers private avalanche education and refresher courses, both are great ways to recalibrate with your backcountry touring partners and set yourself up for a fun and safe season!

We are currently accepting applications for an ICE AND ALPINE GUIDE for this Winter, any mixed climbing experience would...
11/03/2023

We are currently accepting applications for an ICE AND ALPINE GUIDE for this Winter, any mixed climbing experience would be awesome as well. If you or someone you know are interested, shoot a resume and contact information over to [email protected]
We hope you all are as excited as we are for Winter!

Apex guide, Bob Pettit, took out the Odette family for a rappelling trip!!-The boys, age 8 and 11, were a bit unsure at ...
08/18/2023

Apex guide, Bob Pettit, took out the Odette family for a rappelling trip!!
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The boys, age 8 and 11, were a bit unsure at first, but by the end of the trip everyone was bounding down the wall!
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Rappelling is a great way to instill confidence in kids and adults alike. When rappelling we use friction to descend the rope from cliff top to the base. We control the speed at which we descend the rope and learn about body position and control while descending to the ground, all the while backed up by a guide security system.
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If you want to take your family out for a rappelling trip, check out our website or reach out to us for more info.
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https://www.apexmountainschool.com/colorado-rock-climbing/rappelling/
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Address

40800 US Highway 6, Unit 7
Avon, CO
81620

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19704012736

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Apex is a full service mountaineering company, based in Vail, Colorado. As a world-class destination resort in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Vail provides an incredible backdrop for our private outings, courses and corporate activities. In addition to our home base of Vail, our programs are offered around the world. Apex has developed superior rock climbing and ice climbing experiences, backcountry skiing tours, mountaineering courses and trips, SOLO accredited wilderness medicine, AIARE avalanche education and ground-breaking corporate team building programs. Our experienced guides take pride in providing unparalleled adventures and skills training to clients of all age, ability, and fitness levels. Having stood on the highest of summits, our keen sense of client care and risk management, as well as our impeccable safety record, inspires the confidence our clients look for in a professional mountain guide – a trademark our reputation is built on.