Telluride Live

About

Telluride Mountain Guides (TMG) is a local guide service owned and run by AMGA-trained and certified guides. In winter it leads backcountry ski tours, lift-assisted tours from the backcountry gates at Telluride Ski Resort, snowmobile-assisted tours, hut trips, snowshoeing, ice climbing and custom avalanche skills programs. In summer and fall it guides the Telluride and Ouray via ferratas, rock climbing, hikes, and 14ers and technical summits.

Trips are private and priced per person by group size. Ice climbing ranges from novice routes in Ames to Bridal Veil Falls, with harness, crampons, ice axes, boots and helmet included. To book, contact the company; its office is at 213 W Colorado Ave.

History

The company was established in 1984.

When to go

Winter is for backcountry skiing, ice climbing and avalanche programs. The via ferratas, rock climbing, hiking and summit trips run in summer and fall, and spring and fall add desert rock climbing trips. Backcountry snow around Telluride is complex, so call to talk through current conditions before you choose a day.

Good to know

The Telluride Via Ferrata needs no previous experience, but you do need moderate fitness. A helmet, harness and via ferrata leash come with the trip.

Lift-assisted tours don't include your Telluride Ski Resort lift ticket.

Payment is required to book your guide. If TMG cancels for any reason, you can reschedule, take a credit or get a refund. Guests fill out a pre-trip health and travel questionnaire.

Price

• Lift-assisted backcountry tour, full day, 4 guests per guide$250 per person
• 3 guests per guide$275 per person
• 2 guests per guide$350 per person
• 1 guest$550

Lift ticket not included. The via ferrata, ice climbing and other trips are priced on their own pages of the website.

Prices checked November 2026 on the website of Telluride Mountain Guides. They can change, so check before you go.

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