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Testimonials
Paragon Guides Testimonials – one of Colorado’s premier guide services… “We invite you to make your own adventure, discover the mountains, and experience the gift that the mountains reserve for those who put forth the effort.” “Backcountry Skiing” “The skiing was terrific, your skills and companionship were the best and each trip was perfect for us.” […]
Guided Hiking in Vail
Explore a variety of classic trails surrounding the Vail Valley on a full or half day guided hike. Unplug while you immerse yourself within the beauty and quiet of the Holy Cross or Eagles Nest Wilderness areas. Discover aspen forests painted with wildflowers. Hike to a pristine alpine lake. Gain a ridge or stroll beside […]
Colorado Custom Hut Trips
10th Mountain Division Hut System Trips Your backcountry adventure into the 10th Mountain Division Hut System can range from 2 to 5 days, ski touring through some of Colorado’s most breathtaking mountain terrain. The huts provide comfortable winter living amenities all within footsteps of backcountry powder skiing. Let us craft a unique Colorado custom hut […]
Employment
As a small company our staff / guide needs vary by the season. Many of our guides have worked for PG for many years, most on a part-time basis. A few senior guides do the majority of the guide work while assistant guides and new guides fill in where necessary. That said, I am always […]
Employment
Answers to these frequently asked questions will help you learn how a hut-to-hut trip with Paragon Guides is well within your reach. What does a Paragon Guides hut trip include? Why go with a guide? What kind of equipment do I need? What kind of shape do I need to be in? How heavy will my […]
Llama Trekking
Llama Trekking Details: Vail to Aspen Interconnect Itinearary Hike with the companionship of a llama willing to share the burden of your gear. Llamas have a curious, gentle and intelligent nature making them an ideal addition for your backcountry adventure Camps are situated in secluded alpine settings or at high 10th Mountain Huts surrounded by […]
Avalanche Courses
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 We offer two courses: AIARE Level 1 & AIARE Companion Rescue Why Paragon Guides? Legacy – We have been guiding in the Vail […]
Kurt Kincel
Kurt Kincel Kurt started his mountaineering career in the wooded hills of upstate New York. After a climbing trip through the Western states, the move to Colorado was inevitable. For more than a decade Colorado has been his “base camp” for further adventures both Kurt Kincel Paragon Guidesguiding and personal pursuits, ranging from Canada to […]
Rochelle Ford
Rochelle Ford Rochelle_FordRochelle has worked with Paragon since the winter of 2008. A native to Colorado she has lived in the area since she was a teenager. On skis or snowshoes she enjoys exploring the mountains near her place in Vail. Rochelle is certified as a Wilderness First Responder and has an AIARE Level 2 […]
Pam Gibbs
Pam Gibbs Pam describes herself as a soul with a perpetual drive to understand life. She first followed a more conventional approach, studying Plant Biology at Wellesley College and then completing full graduate level studies in Biology at Brown University. She then opted to continue the quest by returning to her childhood love of wild […]
