Ted Mahon - Aspen Mountain Guide

MOUNTAIN & TRAIL GUIDE

From guided hikes and trail runs to road biking up to the Maroon Bells, or peak climbs of the local 14,000 foot peaks, I have over 20 years of experience in the mountains around Aspen and as your mountain guide I can show you the way.

14ers Mountain Guide

Surrounding the Aspen area are nearly a dozen 14,000 foot summits of varying degrees of difficulty. A short drive over Independence Pass are some of the tallest mountains in all of Colorado— Mount Elbert, La Plata, Mount Massive, just to name a few— most of which have very straightforward, easy hiking routes.

Closer to home are the Elk Range 14ers, including classics like Pyramid Peak, the Maroon Bells, and Castle Peak, which involve more technical climbing and where route finding is more important. Whether you’re looking to climb your first 14er or finish your list with one of the harder Elk summits, I can show you the way. I have hundreds of 14er summits under my belt, both on skis and on foot and know them very well.

Hiking & Trail Running

Aspen has miles of trails to hike or run, both near town and deep in the wilderness. If you’re into hiking or trail running or just aren’t sure where to go, I can show you the way. From Hunter Creek and Sunnyside to the Lost Man Loop and the trails of Snowmass, there’s everything from short morning outings to full day adventures. If you’re looking for other longer outings like the famed Four Pass Loop or jaunts up to Conundrum Hot Springs or East Maroon Pass, we can do that too.

Hut Trips & Backpacking

Two different hut systems can be easily accessed from Aspen– the 10th Mountain Division huts and the Braun huts, and they are a great resource to build summer or winter adventures around. Comfortable, with wood burning stoves, solar lights and bunks, there are routes to hike and run between them, as well as backcountry ski in the winter.

Additionally, there are incredible valleys, trails and high alpine lakes to backpack through, leading in all directions. The Maroon Bells – Snowmass Wilderness, Ashcroft and the routes to Crested Butte, and Independence Pass offer near unlimited opportunities to get in the outdoors.

Hut Run Hut

If you’re looking for a fun and challenging multi-day trail running adventure in Colorado, consider Hut Run Hut, a six day, 100 mile trail running escapade from Aspen to Vail through Colorado’s Central Mountains. The run, conceived by trail running maven Rickey Gates and now in its sixth season, will take 12 guests on a memorable trip on some beautiful trails and staying at a different 10th Mountain Hut Division hut each night.

For more information and to reserve your spot visit the Hut Run Hut website here.

Road & Mountain Biking

Paved roads and dirt singletrack leave Aspen in all directions. The two Aspen classic road rides, Ashcroft or the Maroon Bells, are the most popular, but there are countless other rides through the Roaring Fork Valley– up Independence Pass, down to Woody Creek, to Ruedi Reservoir, Snowmass and Capitol Creeks, and even McClure Pass.

The trails of Hunter Creek and Four Corners are considered Aspen mountain bike classics just above town and can offer fun riding all day. Recently developed flow trails around and Snowmass and Brush Creek have upped the mountain biking game here immensely and have become the new locals favorites.

I am Wilderness First Responder certified, AIARE Level 2 avalanche certified, and operate under the permit of Aspen Expeditions, who manage all reservations and payment. Contact me with any questions, or to discuss options and availability.

Contact me today to discuss your outdoor goals

AVAILABILITY

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