Summer Adventures
After years of trekking through the hut system, our guides have learned all the routes, shortcuts, and best lunch spots available in and around each hut. We can help plan your hut adventure based on your interests and fitness. Our hardworking llamas will carry the group gear and food taking the heavy load off your […]
Paragon Mountaineering Local Peak Ascents Full day hikes in the Vail area offer a number of peaks that provide great scenery, High Alpine terrain, and the challenge of reaching these 12,000′-13,000′ summits. The level of difficulty for most ranges from Class 1, Grade 1 to Class 2, Grade 2 Price Ranges from $425 – $210 depending on route […]
Vail to Aspen Interconnect Soak up autumn’s glow on this five-day llama trek that explores the wilderness surrounding two of the state’s most-loved mountain destinations. Your trekking route links three 10th Mountain Division huts and the historic Diamond J Guest Ranch between trailheads near Vail and Aspen. By day hike with a small pack […]
Drop Camps When you don’t have the time or energy to haul your gear into the backcountry and set up camp, the Paragon Guides “Drop Camp” program may be just for you. Hunting Camps, Wilderness Base Camps, Fishing Camps, Game Transport Hire Paragon Guides to deliver your gear to a pre-determined campsite or hut. We […]
Shuttle Services Simplify your winter or summer adventure by outsourcing your transportation logistics. We shuttle cars, people, bikes, packs, and luggage throughout the Vail valley, to and from trailheads, between mountain resorts, and beyond. Price depends on distance traveled. Vehicles & People Have your car waiting for you at the end of your adventure Perfect […]
Outdoor Adventures Trip Consulting There are several advantages to outsourcing the trip planning for your next backcountry adventure in central Colorado. From season to season the landscape changes: fires and tree fall shut down trails, roads can be closed for special projects, and a deep snowpack may take weeks to melt out. Planning your own […]
LLAMA LEASING ••Paragon Guides recommends that all interested parties have some experience and a basic knowledge of backpacking. Our Llama Lease program is not a guided trip. We can assist you with area information but cannot be held accountable for lack of knowledge or decision-making. The Llamas offer much smaller backpacks for everyone, even a […]
Whether your goal is to summit your first 14,000 foot peak or take in the view above treeline, there are a number of alpine peak ascents accessible from the Vail area. These all-day, guided adventures call for an early morning start and involve off-trail hiking in uneven and rocky terrain. Perfect for the experienced hiker […]
Small streams provide the angler with less intimidating wading so you can focus on fishing for brookies, browns, and native cutthroat trout. If you are new to fly fishing, our guides can show you the basics. If you are a seasoned “trout bum,” come explore the pools and riffles with us. Full Day 5-7 […]
Challenge yourself physically and mentally in the vertical world of rock climbing. Step outside your comfort zone and find yourself on the edge of the rock with the wind at your back. We welcome beginner, intermediate, and advanced climbers to join our experienced guides for a fun day in the mountains. Why Paragon Guides Experience: Paragon has […]
