Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Paragon Guides. At Paragon, you are a participant, not just a client, in your own adventure. Specializing in custom itineraries, we tailor each trip to your unique interests and goals, from your experience level to group size and mountain comfort. Whether a seasoned explorer or a newcomer to the backcountry, our expert guidance ensures an adventure suited to you. Join us for an experience that’s as individual as you are, and “Discover the other side of Vail”.
What you can expect
Experienced Guides
With over four decades of winter and summer trekking through the trails, campsites and the 10th Mountain Division Hut system, our guides have learned all the routes, lunch spots, and powder caches available in and around each area within our US Forest Service permit. We can help plan your hut or camping adventure based on your interests and fitness. Our hardworking llamas will carry the group gear and food, taking the heavy load off your back. Your trip can be based out of just one hut or camp site, or an extended adventure.
Custom Trip planning based on your individual goals
Our philosophy revolves around creating a balance between guided expertise and independent exploration, ensuring you have a remarkable outdoor experience and the freedom to discover the backcountry on your own terms.
Shuttle service & drop camp
Let us take care of the logistics so you can focus on enjoying the backcountry. Let Paragon shuttle your group to the trailhead or drop camp to ease your pack load. Save the shuttle math and let Paragon sweat the details so you don’t have to.
Summer or winter hut trip
Winter Backcountry Skiing multi-day routes seek out untracked powder and watching the evening alpenglow from the hut deck after a day spectacular turns, views, and companions.
Summer multi-day treks have the route options of huts or camping, or both! Summer treks can incorporate hiking with llamas, fishing, peak ascents, rock climbing, or mountain biking.
what participants are saying
“I feel I gained a great amount of knowledge on the tour. While we greatly enjoyed the llamas snuggles.”
LAUREN
“This was what we were all looking forward to most on our trip and it surpassed our expectations.”
Keller
start planning your custom trip
We specialize in curating custom trips to ensure you have a truly unique experience and are given the personal attention needed to safely accomplish your goals in the backcountry. With our team of experienced guides as your steadfast companions, we empower you to forge a deep connection with nature, navigate untamed terrains, and uncover hidden wonders.