Upcoming Events
Group High Peak Hike: Santanoni
Onward Mountain Guides is delighted to offer group hikes for individuals seeking a community experience to tick summits in the High Peaks. Our group hikes are a great way to gain confidence for those tough and remote peaks, refine your backcountry skills, and meet new hiking friends!
Group High Peak Hike: Esther & Whiteface
Onward Mountain Guides is delighted to offer group hikes for individuals seeking a community experience to tick summits in the High Peaks. Our group hikes are a great way to gain confidence for those tough and remote peaks, refine your backcountry skills, and meet new hiking friends!
Intro to Trad Climbing
Take your climbing beyond the bolts. This one-day clinic introduces the fundamentals of traditional climbing with a focus on gear placement, anchor building, and leading techniques (with backup systems in place). You’ll work hands-on with cams, nuts, and slings while building anchors and practicing the mental and technical skills needed for leading on gear.
Group High Peak Backpacking: Seymour & Seward Range
Onward Mountain Guides is delighted to offer group backpacking trips for individuals seeking a community experience to tick summits in the High Peaks. Our group backpacking is a great way to gain confidence for those tough and remote peaks, polish overnight camping skills, and meet new hiking friends!
Weekend on the Rocks: Classic Adirondack Routes
Come spend two days sampling some of the Adirondacks’ finest rock climbs with Onward Mountain Guides! We’ll kick things off with a sampler of single-pitch classics in Keene Valley before stepping it up to multi-pitch routes on day two. Along the way, you’ll sharpen your technique with pro tips from a licensed guide, gain confidence on longer climbs, and get a taste of why the Adirondacks are one of the East’s premier climbing destinations.
Group High Peak Hike: Seymour
Onward Mountain Guides is delighted to offer group hikes for individuals seeking a community experience to tick summits in the High Peaks. Our group hikes are a great way to gain confidence for those tough and remote peaks, refine your backcountry skills, and meet new hiking friends!
Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing
Whether you're brand new to climbing or looking to make the jump from the gym to the crag, our professional rock instructors are here to show you the way! This one-day course will introduce you to the joys of rock climbing in the beautiful Adirondacks and equip you with important fundamental skills to begin your rock climbing journey.
Group High Peak Hike: Wright, Algonquin & Iroquois
Onward Mountain Guides is delighted to offer group hikes for individuals seeking a community experience to tick summits in the High Peaks. Our group hikes are a great way to gain confidence for those tough and remote peaks, refine your backcountry skills, and meet new hiking friends!
Weekend on the Rocks: Classic Adirondack Routes
Come spend two days sampling some of the Adirondacks’ finest rock climbs with Onward Mountain Guides! We’ll kick things off with a sampler of single-pitch classics in Keene Valley before stepping it up to multi-pitch routes on day two. Along the way, you’ll sharpen your technique with pro tips from a licensed guide, gain confidence on longer climbs, and get a taste of why the Adirondacks are one of the East’s premier climbing destinations.
Group High Peak Hike: Dix & Hough
Onward Mountain Guides is delighted to offer group hikes for individuals seeking a community experience to tick summits in the High Peaks. Our group hikes are a great way to gain confidence for those tough and remote peaks, refine your backcountry skills, and meet new hiking friends!
Group High Peak Hike: Macomb, South Dix & Grace
Onward Mountain Guides is delighted to offer group hikes for individuals seeking a community experience to tick summits in the High Peaks. Our group hikes are a great way to gain confidence for those tough and remote peaks, refine your backcountry skills, and meet new hiking friends!
Intro to Trad Climbing
Take your climbing beyond the bolts. This one-day clinic introduces the fundamentals of traditional climbing with a focus on gear placement, anchor building, and leading techniques (with backup systems in place). You’ll work hands-on with cams, nuts, and slings while building anchors and practicing the mental and technical skills needed for leading on gear.
Weekend on the Rocks: Classic Adirondack Routes
Come spend two days sampling some of the Adirondacks’ finest rock climbs with Onward Mountain Guides! We’ll kick things off with a sampler of single-pitch classics in Keene Valley before stepping it up to multi-pitch routes on day two. Along the way, you’ll sharpen your technique with pro tips from a licensed guide, gain confidence on longer climbs, and get a taste of why the Adirondacks are one of the East’s premier climbing destinations.
Group High Peak Hike: Tabletop
Onward Mountain Guides is delighted to offer group hikes for individuals seeking a community experience to tick summits in the High Peaks. Our group hikes are a great way to gain confidence for those tough and remote peaks, refine your backcountry skills, and meet new hiking friends!
Open Group Rock Climbing
Join a fun, beginner-friendly day of outdoor rock climbing in the heart of the Adirondacks! Whether you’re new to climbing or looking to brush up on your technique, this guided group outing is a great way to get on real rock, meet fellow adventurers, and experience the beauty of the High Peaks region. All equipment provided — just bring your sense of adventure!
Group High Peak Hike: Saddleback
Onward Mountain Guides is delighted to offer group hikes for individuals seeking a community experience to tick summits in the High Peaks. Our group hikes are a great way to gain confidence for those tough and remote peaks, refine your backcountry skills, and meet new hiking friends!
Group High Peak Hike: Colden (Moderate Pace)
Onward Mountain Guides is delighted to offer group hikes for individuals seeking a community experience to tick summits in the High Peaks. Our group hikes are a great way to gain confidence for those tough and remote peaks, refine your backcountry skills, and meet new hiking friends!
Group High Peak Hike: Street & Nye
Onward Mountain Guides is delighted to offer group hikes for individuals seeking a community experience to tick summits in the High Peaks. Our group hikes are a great way to gain confidence for those tough and remote peaks, refine your backcountry skills, and meet new hiking friends!
Open Group Rock Climbing
Join a fun, beginner-friendly day of outdoor rock climbing in the heart of the Adirondacks! Whether you’re new to climbing or looking to brush up on your technique, this guided group outing is a great way to get on real rock, meet fellow adventurers, and experience the beauty of the High Peaks region. All equipment provided — just bring your sense of adventure!
Open Group Rock Climbing
Join a fun, beginner-friendly day of outdoor rock climbing in the heart of the Adirondacks! Whether you’re new to climbing or looking to brush up on your technique, this guided group outing is a great way to get on real rock, meet fellow adventurers, and experience the beauty of the High Peaks region. All equipment provided — just bring your sense of adventure!
Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing Course
Join our Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing course in Lake Placid! Learn the basics of rock climbing movement, belaying, and the importance of good communication while enjoying a natural setting and incredible views in the heart of the Adirondacks. This course requires a 2-person minimum.
Open Group Rock Climbing
Join a fun, beginner-friendly day of outdoor rock climbing in the heart of the Adirondacks! Whether you’re new to climbing or looking to brush up on your technique, this guided group outing is a great way to get on real rock, meet fellow adventurers, and experience the beauty of the High Peaks region. All equipment provided — just bring your sense of adventure!
Group High Peak Hike: Seymour
Onward Mountain Guides is delighted to offer group hikes for individuals seeking a community experience to tick summits in the High Peaks. Our group hikes are a great way to gain confidence for those tough and remote peaks, and meet new hiking friends!
Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing Course
Join our Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing course in Lake Placid! Learn the basics of rock climbing movement, belaying, and the importance of good communication while enjoying a natural setting and incredible views in the heart of the Adirondacks. This course requires a 2-person minimum.
Open Group Rock Climbing
Join a fun, beginner-friendly day of outdoor rock climbing in the heart of the Adirondacks! Whether you’re new to climbing or looking to brush up on your technique, this guided group outing is a great way to get on real rock, meet fellow adventurers, and experience the beauty of the High Peaks region. All equipment provided — just bring your sense of adventure!
Group High Peak Hike: Colden
Onward Mountain Guides is delighted to offer group hikes for individuals seeking a community experience to tick summits in the High Peaks. Our group hikes are a great way to gain confidence for those tough and remote peaks, and meet new hiking friends!
This trek demands a high level of physical fitness to complete it within the available daylight hours. OMG reserves the right to deny participation if an individual’s participation compromises group safety.
This guided day hike takes you to Mt. Colden (elevation 4,714’, with a round-trip distance of approximately 12.6 miles and an elevation gain of around 2,500’). After introductions and a comprehensive trip overview, we’ll embark on our journey to this summit. Along the way, we’ll discuss safe backcountry travel and immerse ourselves in the rich natural history of the Adirondacks. The trip will be led by Jarrod Blundy, the owner and lead guide of Onward Mountain Guides.
Prior hiking experience is highly recommended. Good physical condition, appropriate clothing, and proper equipment are essential.
Please note that the overall time commitment will depend on the pace of the group, and OMG cannot guarantee the exact return time to the trailhead.
2-person minimum to run as open group hike. If that minimum is not met, we will offer the day as a private booking.
Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing Course
Join our Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing course in Lake Placid! Learn the basics of rock climbing movement, belaying, and the importance of good communication while enjoying a natural setting and incredible views in the heart of the Adirondacks. This course requires a 2-person minimum.
Thursday Night Ice Climbing Club
Notice: This is not a guided experience. It is a local climber meet-up, sponsored and supported by Onward Mountain Guides with free demo equipment for climbers in need. Climb at your own risk.
When & Where: 6pm to 9ish at Pitchoff Quarry (and sometimes Pitchoff Right or other local ice crags)
Calling all ice (and ice-curious) climbers to join us for a fun meet-up each Thursday for some night ice climbing! The Adirondacks sorely needs more climber socials, so we’ve stepped up to the plate.
Bring your own gear (the more ropes, the merrier), but if you need to borrow a harness, helmet, boots, crampons, or ice tools, Onward Mountain Guides has you covered at no cost. Just reach out in plenty of time ahead so that we can pack the right stuff for you.
We usually climb at Pitchoff Quarry, but will sometimes mix it up. Keep an eye on our Instagram page/stories for the latest information.
Thursday Night Ice Climbing Club
Notice: This is not a guided experience. It is a local climber meet-up, sponsored and supported by Onward Mountain Guides with free demo equipment for climbers in need. Climb at your own risk.
When & Where: 6pm to 9ish at Pitchoff Quarry (and sometimes Pitchoff Right or other local ice crags)
Calling all ice (and ice-curious) climbers to join us for a fun meet-up each Thursday for some night ice climbing! The Adirondacks sorely needs more climber socials, so we’ve stepped up to the plate.
Bring your own gear (the more ropes, the merrier), but if you need to borrow a harness, helmet, boots, crampons, or ice tools, Onward Mountain Guides has you covered at no cost. Just reach out in plenty of time ahead so that we can pack the right stuff for you.
We usually climb at Pitchoff Quarry, but will sometimes mix it up. Keep an eye on our Instagram page/stories for the latest information.
High Peak: Mount Marcy
Embark on a guided group hike of New York State's highest peak with a trained and licensed guide.
Check out more about our group courses and events here.
Looking for something else?
Every client and trip is unique, and I understand that your vision for the perfect adventure may not align with the pre-defined trip plans. Don’t worry! I love a challenge and am more than happy to create a custom trip just for you. Reach out to me, and we’ll collaborate to develop a trip plan that caters to your goals or those of your group.