Moxie Mountain Guides

Moxie Mountain Guides Climb with Moxie. Ski with Moxie. Give with Moxie

Based in Ridgway, CO: Guiding locally & worldwide.

Moxie Mountain Guides is a mission-driven guide service owned and operated by two women, AMGA/IFMGA Mountain Guides; Sheldon Kerr and Kristin Arnold. Based in Ridgway, CO, Moxie offers ice, rock, and ski guiding and instruction both locally and around the world. Moxie focuses on guiding for good; instructing from empathy, focusing programs on those who have been left out, and building participant

skill sets rather than dragging people up peaks (though we can also do that 😉). Through progressive pricing, partnering with affinity/advocacy groups, offering scholarships with industry support, and meeting users “where they are” (financially, physically, socially, and in skill set), Moxie works to unravel the prevalence of injustice, oppression, and hegemony in the outdoor space. We believe climbing and skiing have the power to build powerful relationships, foster independence, engender confidence, and promote belonging... and mountain guiding must be a part of this project.

01/28/2026
Join us for clinics today, Saturday, and Sunday in the for world-class instruction from & guides.Ice is looking good ...
01/23/2026

Join us for clinics today, Saturday, and Sunday in the for world-class instruction from & guides.

Ice is looking good and we're stoked for Ice(less) Fest weekend!

Woohoo it's opening day at the . Thank an ice farmer and come join our IFMGA Mountain Guides this weekend for full day s...
01/21/2026

Woohoo it's opening day at the . Thank an ice farmer and come join our IFMGA Mountain Guides this weekend for full day seminars and world-class instruction in the ice park! See you in the ditch!

Moxie is collaborating with BIPOC on Ice, , , & to bring you:"BIPOC on Ice! Spots still available! 🧊đŸȘ“Join in Ouray, C...
12/15/2025

Moxie is collaborating with BIPOC on Ice, , , & to bring you:

"BIPOC on Ice! Spots still available! 🧊đŸȘ“

Join in Ouray, CO for reduced-cost ice climbing programs. Whether you're looking to add a backcountry experience after or try something new during a 3-day weekend, these programs strive to provide skill-building, mentorship, and shared space amongst the BIPOC community. Links to registration and costs on Instagram!

See you out there!"

Join Moxie Mountain Guides & Margo Talbot Jan 19-20, 2026 @ the Ouray Ice Park.We're opening the 2026 Ouray Ice Fest—thi...
12/12/2025

Join Moxie Mountain Guides & Margo Talbot Jan 19-20, 2026 @ the Ouray Ice Park.

We're opening the 2026 Ouray Ice Fest—this year celebrating Women in Alpinism—with a special 2-day clinic in the featuring guest instructor Margo Talbot and Moxie’s women IFMGA guides.

You can join for both days or choose the one that fits your goals- all abilities and body sizes welcome:
Day 1- Jan 19: Women Identifying Only
Day 2- Jan 20: Everyone Welcome (no jerks allowed)
**tiered equity pricing for one or both days**

Expect lots of climbing, practical coaching, and a great crew of humans to kick off your Ice Fest week. We’d love to see you out there!

Register and learn more here: https://www.moxiemountainguides.com/bookatrip/p/3-day-ice-climbing-independence-aehd8


Come swing tools and join Moxie at the 2026 Ouray Ice Fest to celebrate "Women in Alpinism!"Clinics launched today for O...
12/09/2025

Come swing tools and join Moxie at the 2026 Ouray Ice Fest to celebrate "Women in Alpinism!"

Clinics launched today for OIP members and tomorrow for non-members. Moxie will be hosting clinics w/ equity pricing to support the starting Monday, January 19, 2026.

Here's what's we have on ice:
- Jan 19-20 (Mon-Tues): Ice Climbing Development
- Jan 21 (Wed): Ice Climbing Essentials
- Jan 22 (Thurs): Intermediate to Advanced Ice

Become a member of the OIP and sign up and for pre-fest and Ice Fest clinics at the link in our bio!

Celebrate Small Business Saturday!Give the gift of climbing and skiing this holiday season and support a small business....
11/29/2025

Celebrate Small Business Saturday!

Give the gift of climbing and skiing this holiday season and support a small business. This Saturday through Monday, anyone who enrolls in an ice climbing course or AIARE avalanche course and chooses to pay by check will receive 5% off.

If we’re all skiing powder on a persistent weak layer of capitalism, encouraging checks is one small jab we can take at big business. We’d be thrilled if you chose to float a little support toward a small, women-owned guide service.

Enroll on our website, or if you want the discount, call or email us and we’ll send you a discounted invoice. Courses with limited space available:

3-Day Ice Climbing Independence Course: Dec 27–29, 2025
AIARE 1 Avalanche Course: Jan 2–4, 2026
2-Day Ice Climbing Course: Jan 19–20, 2026
AIARE Rescue Course: Jan 29, 2026

PC #1: Kristen Smith
PC #2: Ri Ganey
PC #3: Court Long


Climbing and skiing IS political. Take action for all. Please share resources and organizations/individuals that can use...
06/22/2025

Climbing and skiing IS political. Take action for all. Please share resources and organizations/individuals that can use the guiding communities support

Spring ski season is in full swing in the San Juans, and conditions lined up for an excellent ski mountaineering "Friend...
05/02/2025

Spring ski season is in full swing in the San Juans, and conditions lined up for an excellent ski mountaineering "Friendtorship Day" with Kayla and !

We focused on building the competence to travel into complex terrain: route planning, terrain selection and management, steep snow climbing, and strategies for effective backcountry partnership.

Classic couloirs, carvable corn, and—most importantly—thoughtful conversation and good company made for a truly primo day in the mountains!

Eve-the-dog and the Ridgway contingent of the (W)IFMGA say “Paws off!!!” at the Montrose, CO HANDS OFF protest today!!! ...
04/05/2025

Eve-the-dog and the Ridgway contingent of the (W)IFMGA say “Paws off!!!” at the Montrose, CO HANDS OFF protest today!!!

I was hoping to show off my Juju tonight but my Beckers is still pretty on point (or should I say on 3 point ;). ’sspor...
04/05/2025

I was hoping to show off my Juju tonight but my Beckers is still pretty on point (or should I say on 3 point ;). ’ssports

Fight with Moxie.Over the coming days we'll share resources for Black organizations and content creators that we all can...
01/21/2025

Fight with Moxie.

Over the coming days we'll share resources for Black organizations and content creators that we all can pay and support.

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Ridgway, CO

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+19702391869

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