Skyward Mountaineering

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Skyward Mountaineering The best little guide service in Colorado Inclusive mountain guide service run by Vince Anderson.

We specialize in mountaineering, backcountry skiing, ice climbing, and rock climbing.

What’s your favorite crack climbing glove?Follow up post with a comparison of the major players in manufactured crack cl...
10/14/2026

What’s your favorite crack climbing glove?

Follow up post with a comparison of the major players in manufactured crack climbing gloves. It’s still desert rock climbing season, go jam those hands in some cracks!

Sign up now for your Ouray ice climbing trip. Choose from a specialized course or private guided climbing in the Ouray I...
10/12/2026

Sign up now for your Ouray ice climbing trip. Choose from a specialized course or private guided climbing in the Ouray Ice Park or on a backcountry route in the San Juan Mountains.

✅ We are the longest running, continuously owned guide service operating in Ouray!

✅ AMGA Accredited Business prioritizing ethical business practices and the highest standards of risk management and logistical support.

✅ Guide team comprised of expert climbers, AMGA certified Alpine Guides, and committed to being your partner in progression.

✅ Support small, local business.

Super El Niño is coming winter 2026/27, learn what that means for our local snow forecast.While this weather pattern is ...
10/08/2026

Super El Niño is coming winter 2026/27, learn what that means for our local snow forecast.

While this weather pattern is still just a forecast, dramatically warmer water in the Pacific Ocean is shaping up to be the strongest El Niño in modern records and that could result in an epic snowy winter for southwest Colorado. ❄️

Are you ready for winter? Our AIARE avalanche course schedule is live on the site! Check out the link in bio for more in...
10/06/2026

Are you ready for winter? Our AIARE avalanche course schedule is live on the site! Check out the link in bio for more info or to sign up now, limited space available.

Our AIARE Level 1 avalanche courses are all 3 days long. Our early season course is specifically designed for ice climbers and alpinists, a totally unique program!

Our standard AIARE 1 course incorporates hybrid online learning with in person instruction in order to include a full day of avalanche companion rescue instruction.

✅ Small group size for personalized instruction

✅ Courses based in Silverton and Ouray, Colorado

✅ Learn from expert, AIARE and AMGA certified instructors

✅ Refresh your skills for the winter or get ready for your first season of backcountry touring

The Super El Niño is coming, sign up for an avalanche course and build the skills to travel safely and confidently in the backcountry.

Perhaps the most popular route in the Black Canyon, Maiden Voyage is a fun multipitch route with a short crux and mostly...
10/01/2026

Perhaps the most popular route in the Black Canyon, Maiden Voyage is a fun multipitch route with a short crux and mostly moderate crack climbing. Some awesome photos from Black Canyon of the Gunnison Ranger during a recent ascent guided by Nico Leis. Bonus handrawn topo at the end of the slide to get you stoked.

It’s perfect sending temps for the Black Canyon right now with comfortable climbing in the sun or shade!

Snow is starting to fall on the peaks, book your backcountry ski trip in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains now. Explore clas...
09/30/2026

Snow is starting to fall on the peaks, book your backcountry ski trip in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains now. Explore classic ski lines, secret powder stashes, steep couloirs, and open glades with local, AMGA certified Ski Guides.

What are you waiting for? Sign up now for a Ouray ice climbing course or private guided trip in the Ouray Ice Park or on...
09/30/2026

What are you waiting for? Sign up now for a Ouray ice climbing course or private guided trip in the Ouray Ice Park or on a backcountry route in the San Juan Mountains.

✅ We are the longest running, continuously owned guide service operating in Ouray!

✅ AMGA Accredited Business prioritizing ethical business practices and the highest standards of risk management and logistical support.

✅ Guide team comprised of expert climbers, AMGA certified Alpine Guides, and committed to being your partner in progression.

✅ Support small, local business.

Is the Scenic Cruise on your tick list? It should be!Vince Anderson shares tips for efficiently climbing big routes in t...
09/23/2026

Is the Scenic Cruise on your tick list? It should be!

Vince Anderson shares tips for efficiently climbing big routes in the Black Canyon, with emphasis on the classic Grade IV 5.10+ route, The Scenic Cruise. Check out the full article, linked in our bio, for lots more info.

Still have questions or want to climb in the Black with a guide? Send us a message or give us a call.

Do climbing shoes matter when crack climbing? Yes! Advice on choosing the right shoes for crack climbing from the master...
09/20/2026

Do climbing shoes matter when crack climbing? Yes! Advice on choosing the right shoes for crack climbing from the master, Rob Pizem Robert Pizem

✋🤚 What’s your preferred crack climbing hand pro?Link in bio for the full article with details on making tape gloves and...
09/10/2026

✋🤚 What’s your preferred crack climbing hand pro?

Link in bio for the full article with details on making tape gloves and an honest review of brand name crack gloves.

Address

2392 Ridgeway Court
Grand Junction, CO
81507

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+19703253305

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