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The Alps hold a place for adventurers all four seasons, whether you have aspirations to climb a well known summit, ski a classic descent, or simply get off the beaten track to discover a hidden gem.

Welcome to High-Alpine Mountain Guides

m-guideWe offer some of the most magnificent Alpine rock climbing, mountaineering and ski trips available in the Alps. Michael Silitch, founder and primary guide, is an internationally certified UIAGM/IFMGA rock, alpine and ski-mountaineering guide (one of only a handful of American mountain guides certified in all three disciplines). He is based in Chamonix, France, but guides around the world.

We also offer cross-country ski adventures in the Alps and Norway, and bicycling tours throughout the Alps. Come join us for a scenic tour through some of the most spectacular alpine valleys in Europe.

From the Blog

14-20 August 2010 Bud and Sam Shulman, Chamonix Climbing

Bud and  Sam came to Chamonix this summer for their annual trip. Last year was a great trip (with a father and son ascent of Mont Blanc) and they wanted more of the same. A mix of alpine climbing, rock climbing and an occasional hike. The weather was not the greatest, but we made the best of it and [...]