Well I don’t think work can get much better….The past 3 days I have had the privilege of taking some guest up some of the finest routes in the valley. On Wednesday morning I met long time CBMG client Karen Fontenot for a day of multipitch rock climbing in Taylor canyon. We had an excellent day climbing classic routes in the sunshine with no one else around only the roar of the nearby Taylor River. On Thursday I met Jeff bright and early at the guide shack for an Intro to trad climbing seminar. Jeff has been climbing for many years inside and has recently moved to Portland, OR and wanted to begin climbing more outside, and work on some good basic and intermediate skills.  We had a stellar day working on gear placements, anchors and of course climbing! We had a stellar day and were able to get in 9 pitches of quality Taylor Canyon Rock climbing in. Friday morning brought Karen back for an ascent of my favorite routes we do here at CBMG, Guides Ridge on Mt. Crested Butte. We made extremely quick time with a total of only 3 hrs lift to lift. We both admired the views and the breathtaking scenery and could not believe how green CB is! (I guess we like the rain after all?) With amazing trips like this who could ask for more? This weekend all CBMG guides will be involved in guide training, and on Monday I leave with CBMG owner and lead guide Jayson Simons-Jones for a guided ascent of Little Bear. Stay tuned for more blogs and adventures from CBMG. Thanks again Karen and Jeff I hope to see you guys again real soon. Summer in definitely in full effect!

See you out there.

Guide – Kyle Mattingly

CB Mountain Guides

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