• About KMG
• Trips
  • Type
    • Rock Climbing and Bouldering
      • Durango, CO
      • Black Canyon, CO
      • Sailing Hawks, Durango, CO
      • Indian Creek, UT
      • Castle Valley, UT
      • El Potrero Chico, MX
    • Skiing
      • Durango Mountain Resort, CO
      • La Sal Mountains, UT
      • Russia
    • Alpine Climbing
    • Ice Climbing
    • Backpacking and Trekking
      • Backpacking Utah
      • Backpacking, Durango Mountain Resort
  • Location
    • Domestic
      • Colorado Programs
      • Durango, CO
      • Durango Mountain Resort
      • Sailing Hawks, Durango, CO
      • Black Canyon, CO
      • Ouray, CO
      • Utah Programs
      • Indian Creek, UT
      • Castle Valley, UT
      • Cedar Mesa/ Grand Gulch, UT
      • Alaska
    • Global
      • Mexico
        • Rock Climbing
        • Volcanos
      • Russia
      • South America
      • Africa
• Courses
  • Durango Mountain Resort Courses
  • Avalanche Courses
    • Level 1 Refresher
    • Level 1
    • Level 2
    • Level 3
  • College Courses
    • Avalanche Courses
    • Intro to Mountaineering
    • Rock Climbing Rescue
    • Sport Climbing
  • Wilderness Medicine
    • Wilderness First Aid
    • Wilderness First Responder
    • Wilderness First Responder Rectification
    • Wilderness EMT Upgrade
    • Wilderness Advanced Life Support
  • Technical Rigging
  • Leave-No-Trace
    • LNT Awareness Workshop
    • LNT Trainer Course
• Resources
  • Industry Partners
  • Rental Equipment

Domestic Trips

Do you not have a passport or not have time to get one before your desired trip? Than stay in the US to climb, trek, and ski, with Kling Mountain Guides. We offer a wide variety of trips for beginner to expert in a numerous locations.

We offer trips and courses all over.

Domestic Locations:

• Durango, CO
• Black Canyon of the Gunnison, CO
• La Sal Mountains, UT
• Ouray, CO
• Castle Valley, UT
• Indian Creek, UT
• Cedar Mesa/ Grand Gulch, UT
• Alaska

*Kling Mountain Guides operates under special use permits in the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park , Moab BLM, Indian Creek BLM, Manti-La Sal National Forest, Cedar Mesa Grand Gulch BLM, and Dalla Mountain Park areas.  Kling Mountain Guides operates under the Durango Mountain Resort operating plan in the San Juan National Forest.  Kling Mountain Guides LLC provides services and employment regardless of ethnic or cultural heritage, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or physical handicap. Josh Kling operates as an employee of Mountain Trip, San Juan College, Fort Lewis College, and the Silverton Avalanche School.. Mountain Trip, San Juan College, Fort Lewis College, and the Silverton Avalanche School all operate under special use permits from the United States Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management in their respective operating districts.**

 

Rock ‘N Raft

Summer Fun!

Kling Mountain Guides is proud to partner with the Durango Rafting Company. DRC takes pride in being the only rafting company in Durango that makes family fun their #1 priority.

The Rock ‘N Raft program consists of a two hour raft trip and a four hour climbing excursion! Float down the Animas River through the heart of Durango with professional raft guides who specialize in family rafting trips. Enjoy the sights and sounds of downtown Durango from the river’s perspective through Class II and III rapids - perfect for first-timers!

Then switch from boats to ropes as you scale the sandstone cliffs overlooking Durango and the beautiful Animas Valley. Let a professional mountain guide "show you the ropes" as you learn the basics of rock climbing all while having fun!