Slow down and enjoy your surroundings as you hike on a guided, backcountry snowshoe tour. Irwin Guides knows the prime locations to gain access to some of the best views in the valley – these views will take your breath away. Snowshoes are also an ideal way to view winter wildlife such as ptarmigan, snowshoe…
Explore 35 miles of groomed trails or multiple backcountry roads around Crested Butte on a fat tire bike. This new mode of winter transportation is a thrilling way to enjoy the snow. Our guides will share techniques to adapt your skills to the snowy terrain. Allow Irwin Guides to plan the perfect fat tire bike…
The Colorado backcountry is full of legendary lines and steep shots and spring weather offers safer conditions to access and ski these lines. Ski mountaineering combines skiing with technical climbing skills in a unique way. Whether in the Elk Mountains near Crested Butte or on one of Colorado’s 14ers, Irwin Guides can plan a custom…
Join us for a Crested Butte Backcountry Skiing or Splitboarding Trip this winter! Crested Butte has long been known as a ski touring haven. With a seemingly endless amount of backcountry terrain, you can ski and ride here and never hit the same shot twice. From open bowls, steep and secluded tree shots, to big…
Ready to take your backcountry skills to the next level? Our Huts Based AIARE 1 Avalanche Course is the perfect place to start! Reserve your spot today! Four day hut course – 3/12/26-3/15/26 This course covers all the information in a standard American Institute for Avalanche Research & Education (AIARE) Level 1 Course, but uses…
Ready to take your backcountry skills to the next level? Our AIARE 1 Avalanche Course is the perfect place to start. Reserve your spot today. Three day course – 1/9/26-1/11/26
As winter settles over the valley, our bodies naturally crave warmth, grounding, and steadiness. This month’s therapeutic Kaiut session is designed to support you through the colder season with gentle joint mobility, nervous-system calming, and deep restorative stillness. Slow, accessible postures help create space in stiff areas, nourish circulation, and ease the tension that winter…
Life gets full and our bodies feel it. This month’s Kaiut workshop is all about softening tension, opening space in the joints, and reconnecting with a sense of ease. No flexibility, no experience, and no “perfect poses” required. Show up exactly as you are. Together, we’ll move slowly and intentionally, creating comfort where the body…
Experience the quiet power of stillness. In this gentle Kaiut session, we emphasize parasympathetic nervous system activation, mindful breathing, and supportive postures. The focus is on deep rest and subtle movements that leave you feeling spacious, calm, and rejuvenated. In this session, we’ll explore: • Restorative postures for nervous-system balance • Breath-guided awareness to ease…
Support your body’s natural healing intelligence. Through slow, stable postures and intentional pauses, we work with the nervous system to reduce pain, increase mobility, and create long-lasting change. This class is perfect for anyone recovering from injuries, living with chronic tension, or simply wanting to feel more ease and strength in their body. In this…