Aspen Expeditions Worldwide

Founded in 1977 by pioneer American IFMGA Guide Dick Jackson, Aspen Expeditions operates as a boutique mountain guide service rooted in the Rocky Mountains of Aspen, Colorado. Today, the company is owned and operated by Internationally Certified Mountain Guide Amos Whiting and AMGA Certified Ski and Rock Guide Britt Ruegger, continuing a legacy that began with rock, ice, ski, and alpine mountaineering instruction. The business distinguishes itself through privately guided custom trips tailored to individual client goals, emphasizing safety and equitable accessibility, including dedicated women’s programming. Their four-season schedule covers local climbing and hiking alongside global expeditions, ranging from the deep snows of Hokkaido, Japan, and the fjords of Iceland and Norway, to remote Alaskan glaciers and the jagged peaks of the Andes. Services include daily custom guided rock climbing in areas like the Moab desert, lift-assisted backcountry skiing, and technical instruction. Beyond guiding, Aspen Expeditions partners with The North Face, CAMP, Ortovox, and Cripple Creek Backcountry to offer extensive slopeside alpine touring and four-season backcountry equipment rentals and sales.