First Ascent Mountain School, Colorado Springs

2120 North Cheyenne Canyon Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

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First Ascent Mountain School
1,631.7 mi

2120 North Cheyenne Canyon Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

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About First Ascent Mountain School


John McDonough has spent his life rising to meet outdoor challenges. Years ago he began traveling the globe as a skier and rock climber, finding adventure and challenges on faraway mountains and snowy cliffs. After more than two decades on skis and 15 years scaling rocks, the AMGA Certified Single-Pitch Instructor––who once accompanied an inspiring group of blind climbers on a trip––now operates First Ascent Mountain School. The gig comes with the daily pleasure of watching beginners submit to the powerful sense of awe and accomplishment that comes with mountaineering. As First Ascent's founding director, John has assembled a small band of professional mountain guides who shared his zeal for nature and teaching. The crew touts a penchant for making the sometimes-intimidating activities of rock-terrain climbing and snowshoeing accessible to anyone who is interested.

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Audrey
Top reviewer
11 ratings|7 reviews
The staff was super friendly from the first call to the last minutes of my day with the guy. I would recommend this company without a doubt.
Deborah
6 ratings|1 review
Excellent guides and beautiful views!! Wonderful trip.
Elizabeth
Top reviewer
26 ratings|12 reviews
Our guide was excellent and we had a great time - definitely recommend First Ascent. The office support was also outstanding - they are a great outfit!
Tony
3 ratings|1 review
Guide was very helpful and insightful. We had to re-locate from Garden of the Gods to Cheyenne Canon due to weather (and Cheyenne was packed!), but our guide knew of a secluded area. Even with a group of five, I was able to get three climbs in and definitely enjoyed myself.