Colorado Programs

Durango based Kling Mountain Guides loves all of Colorado!  We offer a variety of different courses and trips through out Southwestern Colorado in both the San Juan National Forest and the Gunnison National Forest of Colorado.  From mid-winter to the heat of summer we have something for every time of the year!  Experience the mountains from a different perspective and we'll put a smile on your face too!

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Avalanche Courses

Learn the "why behind the what" with an American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) avalanche course.  Kling Mountain Guides offers wide range of avalanche courses from free half day companion rescue clinics to Level 1 and Level 2 AIARE courses in Colorado and Utah snow. 

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Backcountry Skiing & Ski Mountaineering

The San Juan Mountains of Colorado offer something for all abilities. Whether it is your first time out of the resort and you want to learn the basics, or you are a seasoned vet looked to ski the big line, we have a program for you.

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Backpacking

Want to try backpacking for the first time?  Our Durango Mountain Resort based backpacking trips are perfect for the families and those new to backpacking!

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Ice Climbing

Learn the "why behind the what" with an American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) avalanche course.  Kling Mountain Guides offers wide range of avalanche courses from free half day companion rescue clinics to Level 1 and Level 2 AIARE courses in Colorado and Utah snow. 

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Rock Climbing

KMG runs trips offers rock climbing trips for all abilities and dificulty.  We lead climbing trips to areas such as Durango and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison.

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*KMG operates under special use permits in; San Juan National Forest, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park , Moab BLM, Indian Creek BLM, Manti-La Sal National Forest, Cedar Mesa Grand Gulch BLM, Mt. Rainier National Park, land Dalla Mountain Park areas.  Kling Mountain Guides LLC provides services and employment regardless of ethnic or cultural heritage, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or physical handicap.

2011/ 2012 Schedule

Dates
ALL YEAR LONG

Duration
.5 day to as long as you want

Location
Five States                                Six Countries                                  WORLD WIDE!  

Cost
Varies

Client to Guide Ratio
Variable but always small!

Difficulty
from beginner to expert we have programs for all abilities!

Backcountry Experience at Durango Mountain Resort

Backcountry Experience is now a mountain shop located in the Purgatory plaza at Durango Mountain Resort!

Backcountry Experience is a full service backcountry skiing and climbing shop where service comes first.  They advocate human powered backcountry travel. 

Backcountry equipment is no longer heavy, bulky, and uncomfortable! Trade those old heavy and cold boots in for the new model and watch you skiing and comfort improve instantly!

The Backcountry Experience Mountain Shop is fully stocked with complete line of backcountry equipment available for rental and demo. Items include the latest in alpine touring and telemark skis and boots. Stop by the mountain shop and let the professional staff get you into the proper backcountry gear!

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*KMG operates under special use permits in the; San Juan National Forest, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park , Moab BLM, Indian Creek BLM, Manti-La Sal National Forest, Cedar Mesa Grand Gulch BLM, Mt. Rainier National Park, areas.  Kling Mountain Guides LLC provides services and employment regardless of ethnic or cultural heritage, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or physical handicap.