Outdoor Guiding
Guided Climbing and Instruction in Durango
The Rock Lounge is proud to be teamed up with Southwest Adventure Guides (SWAG), Durango’s premier climbing and mountain guide service. SWAG is an AMGA Accredited Guide Service that has been operating in Durango, the San Juans, and other select destinations worldwide since 1989. They offer guiding and instruction with AMGA Certified Guides for all ages and ability levels. Whether it’s your first time climbing, or have loads of previous climbing experience – Southwest Adventure Guides offers programs that appeal to everyone!
*Both private guiding for groups and individuals, as well as regularly scheduled “group” programs, are available with SWAG. Don’t see exactly what you’re looking for? Chances are they can put it together for you, as custom trips are their specialty!
All of the links below will redirect to the Southwest Adventure Guides website and the corresponding individual trip/program overview pages.
Winter Programs
Summer Programs
- Rock Climbing
- Alpine Climbing
- Backpacking
- Chicago Basin 14′ers (Sunlight, Windom, Eolus)
- San Juan 13′ers (Vestal, Jagged, Pigeon, Turret, etc.)
Fall/Spring Programs
- Utah Desert Rock Climbing (Moab & Indian Creek)
- Alpine Climbing




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