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Organizations

	The American Alpine Club They protect the places we climb, advocate for American climbers around the world, preserve climbing’s history and chronicle climbing achievement. The AAC’s ongoing commitment to inspiring and supporting climbers dates back to 1902, when the country’s leading climbers and conservationists banded together to form the Club.
	The American Mountain Guides Association The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) has been dedicated to supporting the guiding community through excellence in education, standards, and certification to enhance the quality of services provided to the public, while serving as a resource for accessing and protecting the natural environment.
	The American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education You can rest assured you'll get the same information from any AIARE course or instructor no matter where you take your course. Rather than wasting time shopping for a good curriculum and quality materials, leave that to AIARE; you can concentrate on finding a course that has a location, venue, and instructor team that meets your personal needs.
	The Colorado Avalanche Information Center The purpose of the CAIC is to minimize the economic and human impact of snow avalanches on recreation, tourism, commerce, industry and the citizens of Colorado. With a staff of 15 avalanche professionals, we achieve our purpose through a dual mission of forecasting and public education.

Gear & Equipment

Osprey Packs

Their mission is to create innovative high performance gear that reflects our love of adventure and our devotion to the outdoors. We think they do a great job, so check out their amazing line up of packs for adventures of all types and sizes.

Rab Outdoor Clothing and Equipment

The Rab brand is renowned for producing outstanding quality clothing and sleeping bags, suitable for extreme cold environments and high altitude mountaineering. The best and most well designed clothing for climbing we've worn.

Black Diamond Equipment

At Black Diamond it's all about climbing and skiing. They share the same experiences that you do on rock, ice and snow and these experiences push them to make the best gear possible for the worldwide family of climbers and skiers.

Outdoor Retailers and Gear Shops

Pine Needle Mountaineering

Durango's premier climbing, camping, hiking, and ski shop since 1976. Located in the heart of the San Juan Mountain Range in Colorado, their expert staff is dialed-in, and eager to provide the most up-to-date information about the activities we all love.

Guide Services

	Mountain Trip Owners/Guides Todd Rutledge and Bill Allen run the best show on Denali, and we're proud to recommend their services if you're looking to climb Denali, and other great peaks like Mt. Vinson or Mt. Everest. Their expertise at organizing and running the highest quality trips is second to none, and their enthusiasm for all mountain trips is contagious!
	4 Corners Whitewater Got whitewater? 4 Corners Whitewater is located in scenic Durango, Colorado and offers guided rafting and kayaking in the Four Corners region. They hire only the finest guides and seek nothing less than 100% customer satisfaction.
	Hermosa Tours Our friends and partners in the Durango area offer thhe best mountain biking destinations, and their crown jewel rides. The relaxing comfort of distinct handpicked accommodations and zero-hassle personalized white glove service. This is your fantasy mountain bike vacation. Ride hard. Relax. Repeat.
	San Juan Ski Company The San Juan Ski Company provides back country powder skiing in the rugged and remote San Juan National Forest. Advanced and expert skiers can explore this fabulous terrain with the San Juan Ski Company. Based at Purgatory/Durango Mountain Ski Resort, they are only 30 minutes from Silverton Mountain Ski Area and 2 hours from both Telluride and Wolf Creek Ski Resorts.

Government Agencies

The United States Forest Service

Southwest Adventure Guides is an authorized permit holder in the San Juan National Forest and the Grand Mesa Uncompahgre National Forest.

The National Park Service

Southwest Adventure Guides is an authorized permit holder in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, the Wrangell St. Elias National Park, and Denali National Park.

The Bureau of Land Management

Southwest Adventure Guides is an authorized permit holder in the Cedar Mesa Grand Gulch BLM, Indian Creek BLM, and Moab Castle Valley BLM.

P.O. Box 3242 · Durango, CO 81302 · 1-800-642-5389 or 970-259-0370 · info@swaguides.com

Operating under special use permit in the Rio Grande - San Juan National Forest and the Grand Mesa - Uncompahgre National Forest - Wrangell St. Elias National Park - Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - Indian Creek BLM. Southwest Adventure Guides LLC provides services and employment opportunities regardless of an individual's ethnic or cultural heritage, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or physical handicap.