Ron Rash-owner and lead guide Ron moved to Aspen from Steamboat Springs Colorado in 1985. He has taught telemark and downhill skiing at Aspen Highlands for 10 years. Ron has been a guiding for 12 years. When not guiding for Aspen Alpine Guides he teaches courses for the National Outdoor Leadership School as a senior instructor teaching instructor, rock climbing, and winter courses. Ron also teaches avalanche courses with Colorado Mountain College. When not showing others the wonderful mountain environment of Colorado Ron spends his time with his daughter playing in the mountains.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tim Shortell-owner and lead guide

Tim has been wandering and guiding in the mountains of Aspen for almost 25 years. Originally from New England, he made his way west in search of a little more “elbow room” and never left. Preferring to stay in the backcountry Tim guides many of Aspen Alpine Guides’ wilderness hiking, backpacking, and hut to hut trips. He also is a ski instructor at Aspen Highlands, a senior field instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School, and the outdoor program coordinator for Aspen Youth Experience, a non-profit organization working with at-risk youth from around the country. When not guiding or teaching Tim can usually be found fishing the streams near his cabin in the West Elk Mountains.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Josh Gross, lead guide   Josh is a east coast transplant from the Gunks of New York.  Josh been guiding and teaching outdoor education since 1996. He is AMGA trained rock guide and holds a BA in Outdoor Leadership from Prescott College. Josh has several successful expeditions climbing to areas such as Cirque of Unclimbables, Yukon, First Free Ascents in Patagonia, Argentina, and Mexico, Alaska. He has established over 150 first ascents of rock climbs to his credit in the desert southwest. Find out more about Josh at www.fiveten.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James Fulton As a young boy growing up in Texas, James always dreamed of climbing mountains. Moving to Aspen in 1989 he was able to realize that dream. His love for the mountains has taken him to climbs in such places as, Alaska, South America and Nepal as well as many fun adventures here in the U.S.

When not working for Aspen Alpine Guides, James also enjoys skiing the backcountry, mountain biking and anything to do with the outdoors.

In winter he is a full time ski patroller with certifications in Outdoor Emergency Care and AIARE level I and II.

 

 

 

David Polovin-Leads Hiking, orienteering courses, rock climbing classes, Snowshoe, and Cross country skiing, along with our hut trips.  David moved to Aspen in 1985 to start Timberline Mountain Bike Tours. After 16 seasons of owning, operating the business, and guiding bike tours around the West, he recently sold the business. During the winter season for the past 15 years he has been a Professional Ski Instructors of America certified Nordic instructor/tour leader, teaching cross-country skiing, and leading day ski and snowshoe tours in the Aspen area. David is also an instructor for the Colorado Mountain College Outdoor Education Department teaching courses and leading mountain bike and hiking tours in Colorado and Utah. Most of his free time is spent biking, hiking and skiing the mountains around Aspen, and as an active member of Aspen Mountain Rescue. Dave loves the mountains, and enjoys exposing Aspen visitors to our beautiful natural environment.