Summer Day Tours
Vail Rock Climbing
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 […]
Mountaineering
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 […]
Hiking
Vail Hiking Explore a variety of trails surrounding Vail on a classic full or half-day hike. Immerse yourself in the beauty and quiet of the Holy Cross or Eagle’s Nest Wilderness areas. Explore aspen forests painted with wildflowers. Hike to a pristine alpine lake. Gain a ridge or stroll beside a wooded stream. Learn […]
Take a Llama to Lunch
Get to know the curious nature of llamas on our “Take a Llama to Lunch” hikes. The ‘boys’ are wildly popular with children due to their gentle nature. The easy pace and length make llama hikes excellent outings for families, friends, and groups. Llamas make excellent trail companions as pack animals and can carry as […]
Backcountry Fly Fishing
Join us for a backcountry fishing experience unlike what you might find on the bigger rivers. Our guides have been hiking and wade fishing our local small streams, beaver ponds and lakes for many years and are looking forward to sharing these places with you. There are “drive to” and “hike to” options throughout the […]
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 […]
Mountaineering
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 […]
Backcountry Fishing
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 […]
