San Juan Expeditions
About Us
Welcome to San Juan Expeditions the guide service of Silverton and Durango Colorado. As a year-round guide service, we offer our clients jaw-dropping climbing and trekking opportunities in the summer while our guided skiing, ice climbing, and avalanche education keep our guests busy in the winter. As the only year-round guide service headquartered in Silverton, we are uniquely qualified to share our world-class backyard with you, your friends, and your family. Offering programs to match any experience level, from novice to expert, we look forward to having our AMGA educated & certified guides foster an unforgettable experience for you.
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Reviews
Trip: AIARE Avy 1 Course
Guide: Matthew C., Evan C.
The class is 100% WORTH IT! Matt and Evan were very knowledgeable and methodically took the group through basics of backcountry travel. The guides promoted a safe, inclusive and FUN learning environment. I recommend this course to anyone traveling in the backcountry!
By Peter D. on January 28, 2023
Trip: CUSTOM AIARE Hut Based Avy 1 Course- Sophie Pelz & Crew
Guide: Josh K.
Josh was a phenomenal guide, would highly recommend him when doing this course or any through San Juan.
By Elizabeth C. on January 27, 2023
Trip: Hut Based SheJumps All Women's AIARE Level 1 Course
Guide: Sarah M., Eryka T.
By Mariah D. on January 24, 2023
Trip: AIARE Hut Based Avy 1 Course
Guide: Bruce S., Matthew C.
By Darby P. on January 20, 2023
Trip: AIARE Hut Based Avy 1 Course
Guide: Bruce S., Matthew C.
Amazing amounts of snow that had the course off schedule from the start. Bruce and Matthew did a great job of rolling with it and ensuring we all completed our AIARE 1 in style. Thanks for a great time!
By Nicholas O. on January 20, 2023
Trip: AIARE Companion Rescue Course
Guide: Matthew C., Jordan D.
Really informative and improved a lot. The guides were super helpful and knowledgeable
By Will F. on January 15, 2023
Trip: AIARE Companion Rescue Course
Guide: Matthew C., Jordan D.
Matthew was awesome!
By Gabriel L. on January 15, 2023
Trip: AIARE Companion Rescue Course
Guide: Matthew C., Jordan D.
By Darby P. on January 14, 2023
Trip: AIARE Hut Based Avy 1 Course
Guide: Chris T., Bruce S.
Super fun instructors! They were very knowledgeable and answered all questions with finesse. I’m for sure coming back for the rescue and avy 2 in the future. The hut was also amazing, made the learning a little more relaxed and gave for more time to go over course material. 100% going to be sending my friends to SJE. Thanks for the trip! Oh! And the shadow instructors ( Anne and Chris) were so awesome and helpful too!!
By Sean R. on January 13, 2023
Trip: AIARE Hut Based Avy 1 Course
Guide: Chris T., Bruce S.
This was a great experience from SJE. Bruce and Chris are knowledgeable and engaging. Perfect balance of lecture, discussion and learning in the field. My goals of getting an intro to avalanche fundamentals and gaining the tools and knowledge to plan safe winter travel in backcountry were met. The hut-based course really allowed me to focus on the material and make meaningful connections with the instructors and other students. And enjoy the spectacular setting and great hospitality provided by Bruce and Chris. Highly recommend!!!
By Michael B. on January 12, 2023