Lane is an outdoor enthusiast from Houston, Texas. He had begun appreciating nature at a young age by spending summers in the hills of northern Alabama, and by taking occasional family trips to the mountains in Colorado.

In his late teens he moved to northern Norway, where he started picking up outdoor skills. He attended an outdoor school, where he would spend a year learning the ins and outs of the arctic outdoors and going on long trips in extreme conditions. After the school year, he continued using his new skills on his own trips around northern Scandinavia and Svalbard.

After recently moving to back to the US, Lane made the move to southwestern Colorado to be around high-quality wilderness, and to work with things he likes to do.

Originally from southeastern Massachusetts, Josh grew up skiing throughout New England before moving west shortly after high school. After a brief time in Denver, he relocated to Ouray, drawn by the endless backcountry skiing of the San Juans and the world-class rock climbing of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
Josh has lived in Ouray for more than a decade with his wife, Ashley. During that time, he has built a life around skiing, running, hiking, biking, and climbing throughout the West.
Josh’s professional background includes extensive experience in mountain rescue, technical rope systems, and outdoor instruction. After joining the local mountain rescue team in Ouray, he developed a strong foundation in technical rescue through field experience and mentorship. Today, he spends much of the year teaching technical rope rescue, rock climbing, backcountry skiing, avalanche science, and industrial rope access techniques to a wide range of professional teams, including county SAR groups, Air Force Pararescue, Army Rangers, Canadian SAR Techs, National Park Service Rangers, the U.S. Coast Guard, ski patrols, and fire departments.
Locally, Josh guides rock climbing, via ferrata, ice climbing, backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, mountain biking, and hiking trips. He also teaches recreational avalanche courses throughout Colorado.
His certifications include American Avalanche Association Professional Level 2, AIARE Instructor, SPRAT Rope Access Level 3, and Wilderness First Responder.

Eric began leading outdoor adventures in Colorado, instructing backpacking courses for the Colorado Outward Bound School, honing his alpine mountaineering and rock climbing skills. He has instructed rock climbing camps for semester long courses and directed 30-day Technical Mountaineering Courses in the remote Weminuche Wilderness located in the South San Juan Mountains. He has also traveled to the Kenai Mountains in Alaska. Eric instructed 14 day mountaineering courses teaching glacial travel and crevasse rescue.

He enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for the mountain environment and helping people push their limits— whether it’s gaining a summit or completing a difficult climb or great hike. When not guiding you might run into him hiking a fourteener or climbing near Telluride.

Originally from Oklahoma, Tim has called southwest Colorado home for the past 12 years, building a life centered around movement in the mountains and a deep appreciation for the landscapes of the region.
Tim brings a diverse and well-rounded background to his guiding. His experience includes mountain biking and hiking guide work with San Juan Outdoor Adventures, canopy guiding with Telluride Ski & Golf, and over 16 winters of inbounds ski guiding and instruction. He has also coached junior big mountain athletes in Durango and internationally in New Zealand with Mt. Olympus, experiences that remain among his most memorable—combining travel, mentorship, and high-level mountain environments.
As a guide and instructor, Tim is passionate about helping others move more efficiently and confidently through the mountains. Whether on foot, on skis, or on a bike, he focuses on sharing practical skills, technical insight, and a deeper understanding of the terrain to enhance both performance and enjoyment.
Outside of work, Tim spends his time exploring the Southwest through mountain biking, trail running, hiking, backpacking, alpine skiing, and ski touring. He also prioritizes strength training and fitness to support longevity in the mountains—and when the opportunity arises, he’s always working to improve his surfing.
Tim is committed to ongoing professional development. He currently serves as a PSIA Rocky Mountain Alpine Trainer and is working toward joining the PSIA Rocky Mountain Alpine Education Staff. He is also pursuing NASM certifications in personal training and sports nutrition, with the goal of helping others achieve their fitness and performance goals in the outdoors. Looking ahead, he aspires to complete his AIARE/AVY Pro 1 and pursue the AMGA Ski Guide track.