Denver Mountain Guiding — Local services in Golden

I had the pleasure of working with Joey Carrara and I cannot speak highly enough of his expertise and professionalism. From start to finish, he went above and beyond to ensure that I had a safe and enjoyable experience.

First of all, Joeys knowledge of the local terrain was truly impressive. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of the area's peaks, trails, and climbing routes, and was able to tailor the itinerary to my skill level and interests. Whether we were scaling steep cliffs or scrambling up rocky ridges, his experience made me completely confident

But what really stood out to me was Joeys commitment to safety. He was meticulous in checking our gear and ensuring that I was properly equipped for every ascent. Joey also took the time to educate me on proper climbing techniques and safety procedures, which gave me the confidence I needed to tackle challenging routes.

Beyond his technical expertise, Joey was a joy to be around. Friendly, personable, and always willing to answer any questions and share insights into the local area. Whether we were chatting on Longs Peak or swapping stories while anchored to the top of the first flat iron. Joeys warm personality and easygoing nature us feel like old friends.

Overall, I would highly recommend Joey to anyone looking for an unforgettable outdoor adventure. His expertise, professionalism, and infectious enthusiasm for the mountains make him the perfect companion for any guided excursion. If you're ready to take on the Rockies in style, look no further than Joey “The...

I just recently completed a one-on-one falling clinic with Sevve Stember who is a certified coach of the Warrior’s Way training and one of the guides at DMG. I have been climbing for over 25 years and I’ve climbed alpine routes, big walls, as well as being a very active sport climber. After coming off my first ever shoulder surgery in December 2020, the prospect of returning to climbing was seriously in doubt. After months of rehab, I had made plans to get together with Sevve to return to climbing and approach the next leg of my climbing journey with the beginners mind. While I have taken big falls, and climbed as hard as 5.13, falling has always been a fear of mine. I decided I had little to lose and much to gain by working with Sevve and opted to take a one day falling clinic. Sevve is incredibly gifted when it comes to coaching, provides clear communication and truly understands what it is to inspire others. Even though I had some preconceived notions about what the class might be like, I was blown away after spending two hours going through different drills, to discover how much the course could help my climbing. I truly cannot recommend survey enough, and would encourage anyone, no matter how many years they’ve been climbing, to give this course a try. After the course, Sevve followed up with me and offered to remain a resource and help me propel my climbing to new heights. I cannot wait to see where this takes me on...

A group of friends and I recently had a private full-day (6hr) guided ice climbing course with Denver Mountain Guiding, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish! Kevin was prompt and helpful with all communication as we planned our day, and modified our initial meetup place to avoid ski traffic and maximize climbing/instruction time, which was really appreciated.

DMG had ice axes, ice climbing boots, crampons, and microspikes for everyone to rent (we were all climbers with harnesses and helmets of our own to bring), and all their equipment was in excellent condition.

Our two guides for the day, Nathan and James, were awesome! They provided helpful, thorough, and safe instruction, and it was clear they both have a wealth of experience and knowledge. Their approach to instruction was easily digestible, teaching more technique as the day progressed. They were really encouraging to each of us and helped to keep a great vibe.

The trip was much more affordable than I anticipated. We had 6 people in our group, and pricing broke down to about $120/person, which feels like an incredible value for what we got out of the day. I appreciated that they send everyone an individual invoice, which prevented any hassle of one person trying to wrangle payments from everyone.

Overall I couldn't be happier with DMG! They will be my go-to for any other climbing instruction...