Why Apex?

At Apex Mountain School, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality adventure experiences and mountaineering skills training in the Vail Valley, and we guarantee your satisfaction. We’ve earned a reputation throughout the area as being the source for private guide services, instructional courses and corporate outings. Here’s why…

1.       More trained and certified American Mountain Guides Association (the standard for guiding credentials) guides than any other guide service in the area. Our experienced guiding staff has a total of over 75 years combined guiding experience along with several Everest and other big mountain summits.

2.       Rooted in the Vail Valley for over 20 years, our organization was founded, and continues to be owned, by an AMGA trained climber with over 25 years climbing experience and over 15 years commercial guiding experience, as well as certification as an AIARE trained avalanche educator. Local knowledge and permits, combined with world class professional guides and an unmatched focus on client safety and client care, result in an unparalleled outdoor experience.

3.       Chosen by many local guide services for discipline-specific training – we are considered the mountaineering experts in the county by many, including local media. Apex is the only such school of its type in the area, offering a truly comprehensive and reputable mountaineering line of services and courses.

4.       Preferred provider, and #1 recommended, by more concierges and hotels than any other service in the area. Providing services to all ages, abilities, and fitness levels, our client care and satisfaction are unparalleled in full-scope mountaineering services and training in the Vail Valley.

5.       Permitted in multiple mountain and desert locations across Colorado and Utah, and the only service in the area that holds permits in desert mountain terrain, we offer numerous options for adventure no matter the weather, and provide one of the highest trip fulfillment rates in the area.

6.       A significant conversion rate of clients, whose testimonials highlight unparalleled guides, the most authentic experience, and most comprehensive product in the area.

So, consider who you wish to trust with your group’s well-being, care, and quality of experience. Apex Mountain School guarantees 100% satisfaction.

“Our first experience with rock climbing, and it was fabulous. Our guide was excellent with explaining what to do and instilling confidence in our abilities. Safety was always paramount! I would rather spend the extra money with a climbing company that is most concerned with safety than to cut corners. This was worth every penny we spent.”

– Sandra Yelen

 

Call (888) 686-7685 (MTN-SOUL), contact us via email, or register today on any trip/course page to start your adventure today!