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Apex Mountain School

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When planning your mountaineering adventure in Vail, Colorado, trust the best. We are Vail's original mountaineering school and climbing guide service. With over 75 years combined experience, and more AMGA (American Mountain Guide Association) trainings and certifications than any other guiding service in the area, our credentials are unmatched. Rock climbing, ice climbing, and adventure rappelling. wilderness medicine, corporate team building, and avalanche education. backcountry skiing, orienteering, and hut trips. If it's... read more

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51 Eagle Rd, Unit 1, Avon, CO, 81620, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tue8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wed8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thu8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fri8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sat8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sun8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Matthew Joseph 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Highly recommend going to Apex Mountain School for the AIARE Level 1 course. Scott, Jill and Ben do a great job educating and spreading their knowledge about the back country. I am looking forward to attending their Avalanche Rescue course! 

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Sam Ruthrauff 
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5 years ago

Scott, Mike, and Toni are extremely knowledgable instructors for AIARE courses. Money well spent! 

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Patrick Corr 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

great instructor...awesome time learning to climb. 

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Allen Levine 
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5 years ago

Last week my buddy Jack Tyson and I joined Apex guide/instructor, Chris Berdoulay, on Flatiron #1. It was a great experience. While I've done quite a bit of climbing in the past, this type of trad wall climbing was not in my wheelhouse. Chris was thorough and patient in his instructions and in the way he led the climb and placed protection. I was immensely impressed with his knowledge and climbing ability. I would strongly recommend looking at Apex to fulfill your guiding and training needs for the mountains. 

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Wes Stewart 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

My wife and I took our AIARE Level 1 Avalanche course with Scott at Apex Mountain School. It was a 3 day course with the first day in the classroom and day 2 and 3 in the field. Scott is a phenomenal instructor who really knows his stuff. His instruction techniques helped drive the information home, not just regurgitating facts and figures. After completing the class, I feel a lot more comfortable going into the backcountry and know I will make better and more informed decisions that could one day save my life. I will defini... read more

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Dave Ratner 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Great instructors, valuable information, professional environment, life-saving skills! 

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Drew Kaznocha 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Outstanding AIARE level 1 class. All the instructors are top notch. 

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Tom Fountain 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

I had a phenomenal experience at Apex doing the AIARE 1 class. Scott Smith is an incredibly talented instructor. The goals, logistics, and educational objectives were well thought out and executed. 

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Seto Sahak 
6 years ago

I don't think you are good instructor Jordan. 

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Apex Mountain School has a 4.7 star rating with 182 reviews. 

When is Apex Mountain School open?

Apex Mountain School is closed now. It will open at 8:00 a.m. 

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