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Imagine being able to rip through fresh, untouched powder all day without waiting in line to get on a chairlift. At Apex Mountain School that is exactly the dream that we love to make come true. We...

I actually make the commute down from the highest city in the country, beautiful Leadville Colorado. I’ve been based in Leadville for 7 years!It changes all the time!When the white stuff flies,...

Bob Pettit Apex Adventure Climbing GuidePhoenix, Arizona. Long multi-pitch climbs. I’ve been having fun clipping bolts but if it’s for myself I’d rather do long adventure climbs. My last trip was to...

One of the most classic Colorado manias is hiking “Fourteeners.” With over 50 Fourteeners in Colorado there are plenty to choose from. If you’re going to hike a Fourteener, why not start with the...

Practice on easy climbs, get comfortable and then take awesome pictures. Rock climbing season has arrived! Whether you’re thinking about going rock climbing for the first time ever or you’re a...

How to Lower a Climber From Above Using an Assisted Braking Device Apex guide David is back with another How-to Tech Tip! In the last video, we learned how to belay a climber from the top of a...

Apex Mountain School Has a New Partner in Town! Apex Mountain School is excited to announce our newest partnership! After many years of patronage with the Vail Valley’s favorite local eatery, Avon...

During spring, summer and fall, alpine terrain becomes vastly more accessible to climbing, hiking, skiing and mountaineering. Warmer temperatures and lower avalanche danger create great conditions...

At Apex Mountain School, outdoor education is our passion. Whether skiing in the backcountry or climbing in the Vail Valley and beyond, the opportunity to share our knowledge and experience with...

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Fitness conditioning for mountaineering becomes an even greater focus for me as winter gains momentum and the snow continues to fly. In preparation for a winter of guiding backcountry ski...

Fall in Vail is an exceptional time to climb, and not just because of the beautiful aspens changing and coloring every mountain side a burning yellow. The shaded crags, or climbing areas, like Roof...