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Mountain Trip

A small company guiding BIG mountains since 1973. Mountain Trip is Telluride, Colorado’s only AMGA-accredited guide service.

Since 1973, our guides have led expeditions on the world’s tallest peaks and brought that experience home to the San Juan Mountains for the telluride and ouray via ferratas, rock climbing, trekking, peak ascents, ice climbing, skiing, Seven Summits, Denali, Alaska, Everest, Aconcagua and mountaineering around the world.

09/09/2026

We had a fantastic crew at the first session of our Arc'teryx Fall Climbing Clinics series last week, and we’re psyched for the next one!

There are still a few spots available for this Thursday’s Fixed Anchors Clinic at Rotary Park in Ouray. 4 p.m.-dark. Come learn, meet new partners, and you guessed it—climb.

Sign up at the link in our bio. It’s FREE!

09/08/2026

We blinked and summer’s gone, which means it’s time to shift our focus to the desert southwest. Warm sun, beautiful sandstone formations, and endless crack systems. Not much else compares, and we hope you’ll rope up with us!

We have six Moab Desert Crack Clinics on the calendar for fall 2026:

• September 26-27
• October 3-4
• October 10-11
• October 17-18
• October 24-25
• October 31-November 1

Alongside AMGA trained or certified instructors and guides, this movement-based clinic will help you improve your crack climbing skills as you work through all of the hand sizes, while also focusing on footwork and movement patterns.

If you’re looking for something bigger, check out our Best 4 Days in Moab, Desert Tower Tour, and Full-Day Rock Climbing trips, each of which are amazing ways to experience Moab’s classic desert climbing venues!

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09/04/2026

Sign-ups are live for Carstensz Pyramid!

Every other summit on the Seven Summits list is a snow and ice climb. Carstensz is rock. Fifth class limestone rising straight out of the jungle in the highlands of Papua, with fixed lines, a series of rappels, and a knife-edge summit ridge to finish. If you've spent your climbing life in crampons, this is the one that asks something completely different from you.

It's also the hardest of the seven to reach. Getting to the mountain has always been the crux of a Carstensz expedition, which is why for the 2026/2027 season we're accessing Yellow Valley Base Camp exclusively by helicopter. This removes most of the logistical uncertainty that stops other teams before they ever get to touch rock.

We've run 18 expeditions here since 2005, including two successful summit teams in February 2025.

The setting is unlike anywhere else in climbing. Equatorial glaciers hanging on the peaks next door. Views from the summit ridge that run out over unbroken jungle to the Pacific. One of the last remote corners of the climbing world.

If you're working toward the Seven Summits, or you just want a mountain that doesn't look like anything else you've climbed, this is your objective.

08/31/2026

SAN JUANS CONDITIONS REPORT!!!

Monsoon season isn’t done with us yet. We’re still seeing the same pattern that’s held all month: clear, calm mornings that give way to building clouds and afternoon showers. It’s late enough in the season that you can feel it starting to loosen its grip, but not so late that you can stop watching the sky.

That said, the rock is coming into its best stretch of the year. Ophir is climbing great right now. The Dark Side and Ophir Wall both benefit from the cooler mornings, and once the summer heat backs off, the friction gets noticeably better. If you’ve been meaning to get on those walls, September is the month.

Out in the desert, temperatures are finally coming down. Moab and the towers are heading into prime season, and Black Canyon is right there with them. Sandstone needs cool, dry rock to climb well and stay healthy, which is exactly why fall is the season out there.

Mornings are the window. Get up early, get on the rock, and plan to be wrapping up as the clouds build. If you’re heading to the desert, give the sandstone time to dry out after any rain before you climb on it.

Fall is the best-kept secret of the climbing calendar around here. Cooler rock, thinner crowds, and the light gets better every week.

08/27/2026

GUIDE TECH TIP: Arc’teryx Carrier 100 Duffle

On Denali, the Arc’teryx Carrier 100 Duffle is our go-to sled haul bag. It attaches straight onto the sled and the grab handles on each end double as lash points. The Carrier 100 hauls our kit across the glacier, trip after trip.

Here’s why we love it!

WEATHERPROOF — N690d N66 nylon ripstop with a waterproof TPU lamination and polyurethane coating, plus sealed seams on the main compartment. Rain and snow don’t get in.

100L OF CAPACITY — 78 x 43 x 28 cm of expedition space, built for big loads without falling apart on you.

STAYS ORGANIZED — A reflective white interior makes it easy to see what’s inside, an internal divider keeps gear sorted, and an easy-access internal flap pocket (with a smaller pocket inside) keeps the small stuff from disappearing.

CONVERTS ON THE FLY — A padded, adjustable, removable shoulder strap turns it into a pack when you need to carry it instead of drag it.

EASY ACCESS — A wide, U-shaped main opening means no fighting a narrow zipper with cold hands.

Shop it: arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/carrier-100-duffle-9299

08/26/2026

Join our Arc'teryx Fall Climbing Clinics!

The coming weeks are our favorite time of year to rock climb in the San Juans, and we had such a great turnout building our local climbing community last fall that we thought we’d do it again!

Beginning Thu, Sept. 3, we’ll be holding FREE and open climbing clinics for our local Telluride and Ouray communities to meet new climbing partners, sample local venues, and ask questions in a relaxed, supportive environment. Led by AMGA trained or certified guides, these clinics are completely free thanks to Arc'teryx, who is sponsoring the entire series. We’ll set up top-ropes, go over technical systems, and provide movement instruction.

Five clinics, each with its own focus:

• Sept. 3 - Traditional Climbing | Ophir Wall, Ophir, CO
• Sept. 10 - Fixed Anchors | Rotary Park, Ouray, CO
• Sept. 17 - Sport Climbing Tactics | Pool Wall, Ouray, CO
• Sept. 24 - Advanced Rock Movement | The Dark Side, Ophir, CO
• Oct. 1 - Rock Rescue | Pipeline Wall, Telluride, CO

All clinics run Thursdays from 4 p.m. until dark and pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 12 participants (10 for Rock Rescue), so we recommend registering early here: bit.ly/arcteryxfallclinics. A digital or paper waiver is required to participate.

Next up: Sept. 10 - Fixed Anchors. We'll cover all the different types of bolted fixed anchors that you'll find on single- and multi-pitch routes. We'll also cover techniques to improve speed and effectiveness on multi-pitch routes, focusing on rope management and efficient anchor building.

Required gear: Climbing shoes, harness, helmet, belay device and chalk bag. Bring any other personal kit you’d like to use. Participants should have a small background in climbing, including top-rope belay and tying a figure 8 knot, and own their own basic gear. (If you need gear, please contact our office ahead of your clinic.)

Instructors will reach out to all participants ahead of each clinic with any additional gear recommendations, as well as directions to the climbing venue.

Have questions or want more info? Contact the Mountain Trip office at [email protected] or (970) 369-1153. We hope to see you out there!

08/24/2026

SAN JUANS CONDITIONS REPORT!!!

Monsoon season continues to linger here in the San Juans. Throughout the week guides have reported clear, sunny mornings with drizzle and rain moving in during the afternoons.

The Telluride Via Ferrata continues to get progressively better as temps begin to drop! Guides report the route is in great shape, and the "Main Event" traverse above the box canyon is as good as it gets this time of year, with Bridal Veil Falls running below you. Remember that an early start is the key to a quieter route and better weather.

Up high, Wilson Peak is in prime shape. Late August in the San Juan Mountains is one of our favorite stretches of the year. Crisp mornings, dry rock, and long enough days to move comfortably on a 14er.

There are a few weeks of prime alpine season left, so come join us in Telluride and/or Ouray!

08/19/2026

Which via ferrata is right for you?

We get this question often. Swipe for the breakdown! —>

Telluride Via Ferrata

It traverses the cliffs above the box canyon with Bridal Veil Falls in view for most of it. The "Main Event" is a long, exposed cable traverse with serious air under your feet. Big views, big exposure, and the most photographed via ferrata in Colorado.

Ouray Via Ferrata

It's down in the Uncompahgre Gorge with the river running below you. The Ouray Via Ferrata is comprised of vertical movement, a suspension bridge crossing, and is a completely different feel than Telluride. It’s a great first via ferrata and holds up just as well if you’ve already done one.

Via Ferrata Triple Crown

Telluride, Ouray, and Gold Mountain in one trip. This is the full tour for people who want the whole experience rather than a single day out, and it’s our recommendation if you’re making the drive and want to make the most of your time here.

A few things that apply to all three: No climbing experience required. Minimum age is 8. We provide all the gear, and your guide handles the technical side so you can focus on moving and taking it in.

Still not sure which one fits? Send us a message and we’ll help you pick!

08/17/2026

SAN JUANS CONDITIONS REPORT!!!

The via ferratas are all-time right now. Guide reports indicate the routes are in great shape and tacky, with solid grip through both the Telluride and Ouray via ferratas.

The weather is classic for August up high. Cool and calm in the early hours, warming up fast once the sun hits, with clouds building throughout the day. Early starts are the move for this time of year. Mornings have been calm and clear and are the best windows to be on route.

A couple of things worth noting this week. Earlier starts mean fewer bottlenecks on route, and getting ahead of the crowds helps keep you clear of overhead hazard from other parties. Afternoon clouds are part of the daily pattern, so plan on moving early and being off the route before they build.

This is our favorite stretch of the year to be up there. Come climb with us before summer winds down!

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151 S Willow Street
Telluride, CO
81435

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19703691153

Website

http://www.mountaintrip.com/, https://mountaintrip.com/about-us/

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