Summer GUIDED

Your Ultimate Guide Service to Unforgettable Summer Adventures

Summer
Guided Trips

Discover the thrill of summer with “Summer Guided,” your gateway to exhilarating outdoor adventures. Whether you’re navigating the rugged trails of Vail on a mountain bike, conquering towering rock faces through rock climbing, descending into the depths with rappelling, or embracing the serenity of nature on a scenic hike, our expertly guided experiences are designed to ignite your sense of adventure.

Join us for a summer filled with unforgettable moments, where each activity is carefully curated to challenge your limits and immerse you in the beauty of the great outdoors.

Vail Mountain Biking

Mountain biking Vail is an amazing way to get exercise and connect with nature.

The mountain biking trails around Vail are second to none – the Rocky Mountains finest. Come explore our never-ever/beginner through intermediate and even advanced trail networks.

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Rock Climbing

Embark on an unforgettable rock climbing adventure.

Whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced climber, our guided rock climbing trips offer an exciting way to experience Colorado’s iconic cliffs and crags. With routes suitable for every skill level, enjoy hands-on instruction and expert guidance as you climb stunning rock formations in breathtaking mountain settings. All equipment is provided, making it easy to focus on your climb and the surrounding beauty.

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Nature Hikes

The Vail Valley offers a vast variety of landscapes and wildlife, which can be explored hiking.

Whether you’re looking for classic well-traveled trails or local secret spots that will keep you away from the crowds Apex Mountain School has you covered.

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RAPPELLING

Come learn the art of rappelling and experience a unique thrill with the guides at Apex Mountain School.

Rappelling, also known as abseiling, is an exciting form of mountain travel used to descend sheer cliff faces with ease. Our guides will teach you all the skills needed to learn this art for yourself. You’ll have the opportunity to rappel and receive personalized instruction on how to control your descent, always with full support from an Apex guide.

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Meet our guides

Our guides are dedicated to giving the safest, most fulfilling experience to our clients. With the most AMGA certifications we have the most qualified guides in the area.

Our Guides

Reviews

    
 
 
        
   Andrew Kirchhoff 
 July 1, 2022.
 
 
  My teen sons and I had an amazing time rappelling with Bob in Vail! Apex provided everything we needed and accommodated our last minute booking. Thank you Apex!!
  
 
       
   PARTYBOMBS 
 June 29, 2022.
 
 
  Myself and my family had a awesome time repelling. Thanks to Bob we had fun while staying safe. I would recommend for anyone seeking a thrilling experience.
  
 
       
   Colin Kirchhoff 
 June 29, 2022.
 
 
  Bob was a fantastic guide! Despite never repelling before, Bob never failed to make us feel safe and confident enough to have fun. 10/10 experience. Thank you so much!
  
 
       
   Beth Ann Rosica 
 June 28, 2022.
 
 
  We had an amazing day climbing with Bob! We had 4 kids between 13 and 15, and Bob coached all of them to the top! He was patient and encouraging and kept everyone safe! I highly recommend Apex for a climbing experience! The kids are hooked on climbing and loved the adventure!
  
 
       
   Jack Saussy 
 June 27, 2022.
 
 
  My family had a great day climbing with Bob. He was very knowledgeable about the routes and equipment and turned our half day of climbing into a lesson. I plan to get my own shoes and join a gym at home because of this great experience, I highly recommend Apex Mountain School!
  
 
       
   Jamie Schmid 
 February 7, 2022.
 
 
  We had such a blast ice climbing with our guide Jesse! He was so helpful and motivating and never made us feel like we were terrible at climbing even though it was our first time haha and he was so patient with all my picture taking and getting great shots! Would 1,000% recommend!
  
 
       
   Joe Mahoney 
 January 18, 2022.
 
 
  Took my AIARE 1 through APEX. It was hard to decide with so many options out there. Look no further, APEX is exactly what you're looking for. I walked away with the exact knowledge I was hoping to get, and more. Josh V was our instructor and is extremely knowledgeable, had great answers to all of our questions and was just great to hang out with in the backcountry. Can't recommend these guys enough.
  
 
       
   Shannon M. 
 December 6, 2021.
 
 
  Recently took the Level 1 AIARE Course with Apex and had a great experience. All of the instructors were extremely knowledgeable and passionate about snow safety and answered all questions in great detail to ensure the students learned as much as possible in the 3 day course. It was a very hands on experience and we were even able to do lots of field work despite the low snow conditions right now. Will definitely come back for another course, and looking forward to more backcountry travel with all the new info learned!
  
 
       
   kurt albertson 
 November 24, 2021.
 
 
  Apex Mountain School is a wonderful outdoor educational and guide service!  Recently took the level one AIARE and Avalanche Rescue course through Apex. Our instructors Andy and Mike were highly professional, knowledgeable and very engaging instructors that were very passionate about snow safety and teaching others about best practices to enjoy their experiences safely in the backcountry.  Would highly recommend anyone regardless of experience to take a course with Apex.  Looking forward to continuing my outdoor experiences with Apex in the future via additional educational courses as well as the opportunity for private guided trips. Excellent people and a great experience!!!
  
 
       
   Tom Watson 
 November 23, 2021.
 
 
  I took the AIARE 1 course with Apex Mountain school and it was truly an amazing experience. Andy was a outstanding instructor, he fostered a culture in the group that encouraged participation, teamwork, learning and fun! The knowledge and tools learned in the course were second to none. We were fortunate to have a small group of 5, and this allowed for a lot of questions, learn by doing, and overall really fun time. I cannot recommend Apex Mountain School enough.
  
 
  
 
  
 
   Google rating score: 4.9 of 5, based on 56 reviews