Achieve your goals with Alpine to the Max: AMGA certified alpine guide for unforgettable alpine climbing adventures in the most breathtaking mountain ranges.
Season
Year round
Skill Level
Beginner, intermediate and advanced
Duration
8-10 hours
Group Size
1 to 2 participants
Looking for an unforgettable alpine climbing experience with an AMGA certified guide? Look no further than Alpine to the Max! Our experienced AMGA-certified guides have a deep passion for climbing and mountaineering, and will help you achieve your mountain goals.
At Alpine to the Max, we offer a range of guided alpine climbing trips tailored to all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking to climb a classic peak like Longs Peak or a specific technical route in the surrounding area, our guides have the expertise and experience to help you achieve your goals. With a focus on safety and education. From technical rock and ice climbing to glacier travel and high-altitude mountaineering, our guides have the knowledge and experience to lead you on an unforgettable adventure.
So why wait? Book your alpine climbing trip with Alpine to the Max today and experience the thrill of climbing in the great outdoors.
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Max Lurie - Owner of Alpine to the Max
Max Lurie is an American Mountain Guides Association certified Rock and Alpine Guide, as well as an accomplished alpinist. Max has been climbing since 2004 and traveling to the greater ranges in pursuit of his passion.
As an independently certified climbing guide based in Boulder, CO, Max provides custom education and mountain experiences in the Colorado Front Range and beyond. All of the climbing instruction offered through Alpine to the Max is customized to your goals, objectives, and skill level.
Alpine climbing is a discipline of mountaineering that involves ascending peaks and routes in high-altitude, rugged terrain. An alpine climb can involve a variety of techniques, including rock climbing, ice climbing, glacier travel, and high-altitude mountaineering. Alpine climbs can range from single-day ascents of relatively easy peaks to multi-day expeditions on more technical routes. Some alpine climbs may require the use of specialized equipment such as crampons, ice axes/tools, ropes, and harnesses to navigate steep and icy terrain.
In addition to the physical challenge of climbing, alpine climbs often require a high level of mental focus and decision-making skills. Climbers must constantly assess the weather, route conditions, and their own abilities to make safe and successful ascents. Overall, alpine climbing offers a unique and rewarding outdoor experience for those who enjoy a mix of physical and mental challenges in a stunning natural setting.
Popular routes are:
The specific equipment needed for any particular alpine objective is subject to change based on conditions, weather and rock/ice/snow encountered. We will set you up for success with the appropriate equipment beforehand. Here is a generic list for a mountaineering objective.
Technical equipment
Equipment
It really depends on the route. We can help you select an appropriate route for your technical skill level and physical fitness. Routes exist for all ability levels from beginner to advanced.
Two people is the highest ratio that can go alpine climbing with a guide. This is because the harsh mountain environment is dangerous and a guide can only manage risk for two people at a time. Be skeptical of anyone willing to take more than that up a technical alpine route.
That really depends on the route we select based on your goals. We are always happy to chat on the phone to help you develop a plan, as experts we can make suggestions that will be challenging but attainable for you. Alpine climbing can encompass many different skills from rock climbing to ice climbing to mountaineering and even skiing.
All our guides are fully certified by the American Mountain Guide Association in the disciplines they work. This means that their decision making has been peer reviewed through an intensive week or longer practical examination. Holding a certification in one of the three disciplines (rock, alpine, and ski) is no easy feat. You owe it to yourself to ensure that your guide is certified.
Travel insurance is not required, but it can be a good idea. The mountains are a harsh and inhospitable place subject to rapid changes in conditions. If something happens to you before your trip and you are unable to attend, travel insurance can be helpful with that as well.
Alpine to the Max is an independent certified guide with more than a decade of experience in a wide variety of terrain. No matter your current skill level, when you climb with us you get a top-notch experience that is fully customized to meet your exact desires.
