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Backcountry Hut Trips 2023-24
Paragon Guides has been guiding the 10th Mountain Hut System since its inception in 1982. Your backcountry adventure into the 10th Mountain Division Hut System can range from 2 to 6 days, touring through some of Colorado’s most breathtaking mountain terrain. Join us for the adventure of a lifetime and come discover the other side […]
Benedict 100
Ski tour Aspen to Vail Traverse the heart of Colorado’s central Rockies on skis from Aspen to Vail. This upcoming winter, Paragon Guides leads this six day, 100-mile backcountry tour that connects five 10th Mountain Division Huts. The tour honors 10th Mountain Division veteran and hut system founder, Fritz Benedict. Ski from 11 to 18 […]
Backcountry Day Tours 2023/24
1) Private Guided Tours A private tour is the best way to experience the backcountry on your terms. Our professional guides will provide an experience built for your objectives, skill set and fitness level. Whether you are looking for an Intro to Backcountry Touring experience, an Avalanche Awareness experience, or you are looking to ride some […]
Avalanche Courses 2022/23
Your most important backcountry skill will always be education. Let the Vail Valley’s original guiding service educate you on how to safely navigate the hazards of the winter snowpack with AIARE Avalanche Courses. AIARE 1, AIARE Avalanche Rescue, and Avalanche Refresher Classes AIARE 1 Avalanche Course…$595 This 24-hour course is an introduction to managing avalanche […]
Cross Country Ski Tours
Cross Country ski tours. Indulge yourself in winters beauty on a cross country ski tour. Join your private guide on a solo outing, or travel with family, friends, and colleagues. Perfect for beginning and experienced skiers, or anyone seeking a memorable winter escape. 4-6 hours Includes cross-country skis, boots, poles, gaiters, instruction, and lunch Prices: […]
Winter Hut Route Map
Paragon Route/Winter Hut Map Click here to the 10th Hut Association’s Caltopo Maps * not intended for navigation
Don Shefchik on the current state of “distancing”
When Social Distancing meant going camping by Don Shefchik, Field Director and Senior Guide at Paragon Guides How easy it was, packing up the camping gear and heading into the mountains with everything you needed neatly stowed away in a backpack. Distancing meant you were going to hike for a few miles, breathe fresh air, […]
