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: SJE Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding
Guide: Kam W.
Great staff, very accommodating, I couldn’t ask for a better guide- Kam is great!!!
By Ryan P. on February 18, 2024
Trip: SJE Ice Climbing - Half Day
Guide: Chris T., Sarah M.
Fantastic experience!
By Jay S. on February 17, 2024
Trip: SJE AIARE Hut Based Avy 1 Course
Guide: Sarah M., Mia T.
Absolutely invaluable. I was honestly worried I wouldn’t learn a lot that would be easily applicable but I couldn’t have been more wrong. Most of the time was spent outside in terrain making decisions and looking at conditions in real time. Way more skinning and skiing than I expected which was just awesome. I felt that what was communicated indoors was directly applied outdoors and there was flexibility to allow for experiencing different challenges. The guides allowed for each person to grow in the ways most valuable to them while still having agency. It was more than learning about avalanche safety—it was learning to actually navigate risks associated with avalanches in the backcountry. The rescue practice was an added skill as well. I feel that I have a much better understanding of what and where to evaluate. I would not have gained nearly as much from a course structured differently or located elsewhere.
By Kyra W. on February 16, 2024
Trip: Ouray Ice Park - Full Day
Guide: Mallorie E.
By Coco F. on February 12, 2024
Trip: SJE AIARE Companion Rescue Course
Guide: Matthew C., Annie D.
This course was a critical step in being a safer in the BC. I feel more confident now, and plan to make practicing these skills part of every season. Matt and Annie did a *stellar* job as instructors - thank you!
By Sophie W. on February 11, 2024
Trip: Ouray Ice Park - Full Day
Guide: Mallorie E.
My 21-year-old daughter and I had no ice or rock-climbing experience, but with our super-star cheerleader/guide, Mallorie, we scaled the canyon walls. Amazing experience. Thank you Mallorie and SJE.
By Scott N. on February 06, 2024
Trip: SJE AIARE Avy 1 Course
Guide: Bruce S.
Great! Took course about 12 yrs ago. I feel like I learned 10 times more this time around.
By Tina M. on February 05, 2024
Trip: SJE Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding
Guide: Jack K., Anne C., Chris T.
What an Amazing day!!! they showed us the goods. Jack always teaching us so appreciated! Always feel safe with this crew! they worked so hard to meet us and to get out and week appreciated soooo much!
By Gerhardt A. on February 05, 2024
Trip: SJE Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding
Guide: Jack K., Anne C., Chris T.
San Juan expeditions is the absolute best. We had an incredible day of skiing with Jack, Anne, and Chris. I cannot say enough good things about the entire experience. Thank you for an epic day in the San Juans
By Maya R. on February 05, 2024
Trip: SJE Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding
Guide: Jordan D., Matthew C.
Awesome guided experience! Jordan and Matthew made our tour of the backcountry out of Opus Hut such a great day. Safety and great skiing was the mantra and they delivered. Thanks guys!!
By Keith S. on February 02, 2024