Empowering backcountry ski and climbing trips around the world.

Privately guided backcountry expeditions that expand and inspire your physical and mental skills on and off the mountain.

At Mindful Mountaineering, our passion lies in creating epic backcountry experiences through technical and meaningful endeavors.

Our goal is that you go home with a stronger skill set to navigate the mountains as well as your daily life.

OUR TRIPS

  • Alaska Range Ski Camps

    Float plane out to your own glacier basin to ski incredible terrain, learn how to camp in the winter wilderness, and level up your skills for several days!

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  • Alaska Heli Ski Touring

    A multi-day ski expedition with a blend of heli-assisted and human-powered days. As this is every backcountry skier's dream, this is a truly life-changing experience!

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  • Chilean Volcano Ski Expedition

    The volcanoes and culture of Southern Chile have to be experienced by any traveling skier! Explore 4 different peaks and shred gorgeous lines for several days!

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Meet
Chris Martin

Owner of Mindful Mountaineering & IFMGA Mountain Guide

Mindful Mountaineering Guides LLC is owned and operated by internationally-licensed and certified Mountain Guide Chris Martin (AMGA/IFMGA). MMG is a fully insured LLC for both domestic and international trips, and holds permits to guide in Denali National Park, Chugach Mountains of Alaska, along with Chile.

Mindful Mountaineering trips are perfect for mountain athletes who:

  • Want to ski the world’s dream lines.

  • Have an adventurous spirit and open mind.

  • Want to have epic experiences, great stories to tell, and make memories that last a lifetime.

  • Have motivation to learn technical skills in technical terrain

  • Absorb skills & lessons from the mountains, the wild environment, and each other

  • Are seeking experiences that push you to lean into your courage, strength, humility, intuition, and joy.

  • Travel in the mountains with intention to our plan while feeling free to dream, explore, and discover epiphanies in the mountains

  • Are being called to adventure and experiencing life!

Do you have questions about our trips?

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.