Welcome to High Alpine Mountain Guides . We offer some of the most magnificent Alpine rock-climbing , mountaineering and ski trips available in the Alps . Michael Silitch , the founder and primary guide, is an internationally certified UIAGM/IFMGA rock, alpine and ski-mountaineering guide (one of only a handful of Americans to have this).

The Alps hold a place for adventurers all four seasons. Whether you have aspirations to climb a well known summit, ski a classic descent, or simply get off the beaten track to discover a hidden gem of the Alps , we hope to hear from you.

Upcoming 2008/2009 TRIPS:

Rock Camps:

September 1-15: Alpine Rock (Rx) CHAMONIX

October 8-15: Southern France Rx Camp

November 8-15: Sardinia, Italy Rx Camp

November 25-December 3: Kalymnos, Greece Rx Camp

February 1-8: Sicily, Italy Rx Camp

May 23-30: Kalymnos, Greece Rx Camp

June 1-8: Mallorca, Spain Rx Camp (with Deep Water Soloing)

July/August/September: Alpine Rock CHAMONIX

2009 Spring ski tours:

The Ortler Ski Tour 2-8 April---Haute Route trip 22-29 March---Haute Route Prep trip based in Chamonix 18-20 March---Chamonix Steep Camp 19-23 Feburary &14-19 March.

We also offer cross country ski adventures in the Alps and Norway and bicycling tours throughout the Alps . Come join us for a scenic tour through some of the most spectacular alpine valleys in Europe .

Enjoy our website and if you don't see exactly what you are looking for, or have further questions, feel free to contact us .

Skiing Magazine Article:
Killer Trips: Europe
Michael Silitch interview

Climbing Magazine Article:
"Lowering a Second When Belaying with an Autobloc"
by Michael Silitch

ROCK & ICE ARTICLES :
Guides Tips: "Snow Be Gone" by Michael Silitch
Guides Tips: "Where Now" by Michael Silitch