San Juan Expeditions

Backcountry Skiing in Silverton

Ascend, Explore, Discover

Mountain Guide Service of Durango & Silverton CO

Welcome to San Juan Expeditions

As the guide service of Silverton and Durango Colorado, San Juan Expeditions is a year-round guide service that offers our clients jaw-dropping climbing and trekking opportunities in the summer while our guided skiing, ice climbing, and avalanche education keep our guests busy in the winter. As the only year-round guide service headquartered in Silverton, we are uniquely qualified to share our world-class backyard with you, your friends, and your family. Offering programs to match any experience level, from novice to expert, we look forward to having our AMGA educated & certified guides foster an unforgettable experience for you.

Summer

Unforgettable Summer Adventures Adventure in the San Juan Mountains with professional guides and summit 14ers, backpack through alpine meadows blanketed in wildflowers, or tie in and try your hand at rock climbing. Looking for an…

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Winter

Winter is What We Do As a guide company based in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, we specialize in facilitating unforgettable experiences whether we are backcountry skiing, ice climbing, or getting avy savvy…

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Expeditions

Privately Guided, Custom expeditions San Juan Expeditions along with sister company Aspen Expeditions has a long history of providing smaller privately guided, custom expeditions locally in Colorado and around the globe. It’s in our name…

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“If you are looking to move safely through some of the most gnarly terrain in the continental US then San Juan Expeditions in Silverton is the place to go. They have an extremely knowledgeable team and can educate you on avalanche safety and backcountry travel. From a short day tour to a multi-day expedition they are equipped with the skills to make it happen.”

— Kevin Roemer

“Just completed a terrific AIARE 1 course. Instructors Matt and Kam were kind, knowledgeable, and fun to be around. They did an excellent job of fostering a welcoming and caring learning environment and most of the learning was student-driven and hands on. I left feeling more competent and confident in my ability to recognize and manage risk in avalanche terrain. 10/10 recommend!”

— Zachary Conrad
A San Juan Expeditions client nearing the summit of vestal Peak

Popular Winter Adventures

  • Duration 5-6 Hours
  • Ice Climbing

Ouray Ice Park

An Unforgettable Adventure with San Juan Expeditions: A Guided Day in Ouray Ice Park With over 200 climbs spanning about 2 miles in box canyon, the Ouray Ice Park offers some of the most diverse…

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  • Duration 6 Hours
  • Backcountry Skiing

Backcountry Skiing

Ride the unparalleled terrain of the Silverton backcountry Our programs are designed to accommodate a wide variety of experience levels and ski/snowboard backgrounds. Whether you’re a seasoned resort veteran looking to try the backcountry for…

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