Vail Winter Activities Paragon Guides
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 […]
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 Avalanche Rescue Why Paragon Guides? Legacy – We have been guiding in the Vail […]
Benedict 100
Ski tour Aspen to Vail Expected return Winter of 2021! 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. […]
Vail Backcountry Skiing
Backcountry skiing in Vail, CO is the reason we live, play and work here. Let our professional guides safely lead you to the untracked powder experience away from the bustle of the ski resort. Earn your turns beyond the ropes, ski like skiing was meant to be, and come experience the other side of Vail […]
Featured Hut Trips
A Colorado hut trip should be on everyone’s bucket list. Whether you are looking to explore one hut, connect multiple, or ski powder, here are some of our favorite routes you can design on your own or join one of our scheduled trips. The Jackal Hut What You Get Pre-Trip Orientation Meeting: 1 – 2 […]
Snowshoeing – Private Day Tours
Discover the other side of Vail with Snowshoeing Imagine a quiet hike through an evergreen forest or mountain views in an alpine setting. Our guides are well equipped to help you explore the Colorado winter environment on snowshoes with friends or family. For some a day off the slopes is a relaxing way to discover […]
Custom Hut Trips
Custom Hut Trips Your winter backcountry adventure into the 10th Mountain Hut System can range from 3 to 6 days, accessing some of central Colorado’s most breathtaking mountain terrain. Let us help you design a hut trip that will accommodate your group or family. Travel to one or more huts. You carry only your clothes […]
