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We run a range of mountaineering and climbing courses and winter skills weekends in Colorado.

We run a range of mountaineering and climbing courses and winter skills weekends in Colorado. These courses are designed for specific trips. If you are thinking of climbing Island peak or Mera Peak, Mount Elbrus, Denali, Ama Dablam we will design the content around your chosen trip. We can take a maximum of 4 people on these courses. They need to be booked well in advance. All courses are based out of Boulder Colorado.

We can manage one, two and three day training courses in Colorado.

These courses will help you understand the specific skill set needed to be safe and successful on your chosen adventure. We can also run private group training and can tailor training to your specific needs. 1 Person $500 per day, 2 People $450 per person, per day. 3 People $400 per person per day. 4+ People $375 per person, per day.

Upcoming Trips

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12
Jul
12th Jul – 13th Jul
Alpine Mountaineering
4 SPACES OPEN
14
Aug
14th Aug – 15th Aug
Fixed Line Mountaineering Training
3 SPACES OPEN
13
Sep
13th Sep – 14th Sep
Alpine Mountaineering Training
4 SPACES OPEN
No trips found for Oct 2025.
15
Nov
15th Nov – 16th Nov
Alpine Mountaineering Training
4 SPACES OPEN
13
Dec
13th Dec – 14th Dec
Ice Climbing Trining
4 SPACES OPEN

Itinerary

1
Day

Learning the Necessary Skills

Today we will cover basic safety for your chosen adventure. Our guides will teach basic climbing knots and how to move as a roped team. You will also who to rappel using a figure of 8 or ATC. We will teach ascending on a jumar, transitioning around Anchor points in a safe manor. You will learn how to belay, how to move over rock and top roping.

2
Day

Putting the skills into play

Today you will multi pitch climbing day and this will be managed on a 2:1 client to guide ratio. You will review all climbing knots, belaying and rappelling. It is really important to get to grips with moving between fixed lines using safety lines and rappelling using a figure of 8 and additional mountaineering techniques and crevasse rescue.

Reviews

Nigel and Wendy Davies October 12, 2022
Smiling still! We just completed the classic 5 day Inca trail trek and it was l truly wonderful. From the time and attention we received from Laura on our many…
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Chris Likourgiotis July 15, 2022
Hi Ian, I would be happy to post a review. We had an awesome trek in Peru and look forward to going again in a couple of years with my…
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Sharon Williams July 9, 2022
My trek to Machu Picchu was unbelievable. I am just back from the Inca trail Trek and from what I can see Ian Taylor Trekking offers far more than the…
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Susan Likourgiotis May 28, 2022
We had an amazing experience on our Inca trail trek. Percy was a patient, caring guide who made sure we got through this journey safe and sound, encouraging us through…
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Brian Cleary January 4, 2022
Superb experience with Ian Taylor Trekking ( ITT ) while in Ecuador. Service levels superb and Laura at base just fantastic for all queries. The quality of accommodation and food…
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Zack Weik January 4, 2022
Always recommend Ian Taylor Trekking if looking to get pushed out of your comfort zone and explore the beautiful mountain / treks we have on this earth. Professional quality all…
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Chris Brown March 25, 2020
Hey Ian.  Thanks again for the Aconcagua experience.  I can’t imagine how difficult it can be when you’re hosting a group that ain’t so much fun!?!  You have a gift!  I…
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Suzette Desser July 3, 2019
Just got back from my first time hiking the Classic 5 Day Inca Trail with Ian Taylor Trekking. It was a trip of a lifetime that I experienced with my…
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I want to thank you for putting together a trip of a lifetime for us in Peru.  We had a fantastic time both during the Trek and also in the…
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Michael Ashton March 27, 2019
Yes! It was absolutely amazing! Just getting back into the real world .THANK YOU so much for this. It was life changing!!!
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Ciara Frawley March 27, 2019
We had an amazing time on the Inca trail, and thank you guys are convincing us to trek the Salkantay route. We had the trip of a lifetime and truly…
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Maria O’Keeffe March 27, 2019
Thank you for putting together and providing us with an absolutely amazing time in Peru.  The pictures I have in my head are still like WOW and I can’t stop…
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North America

Duration:

2 Days or more

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Difficulty:

Medium

Group Size:

12

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We offer highly professional and experienced guides making sure you are ready for your Alpine, Himalayan or South American Climb. We can help maximize your experience so you can launch your mountaineering potential.


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