Granite Arches specializes in  exceptional quality, professionally guided climbing expeditions to several of the world’s great mountain ranges.  Catering to the needs of both novice and intermediate climbers,  we offer group/scheduled expeditions to Ecuador and Peru. We also offer custom/private ascents  to most peaks in  Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Mexico, and the western United States. Group expeditions include Cotapaxi, Alpamayo, Urus, Illiniza Sur, Tocllaraju, and others. Our expeditions are an exceptional value, as they include most expenses and a very low guide-to-client ratio. Finally, because we are a small company, we excel in meeting the special needs of individual clients and can arrange custom expeditions. Click on a hyperlink at right for further information about specific group/scheduled expeditions.  Or to schedule a custom expedition, click the link below and right.

Celebrating a successful summit, Camp III, Alpamayo

 Ishinka 

Alpamayo 

Tocllaraju


We run expeditions to most mountains in Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Chile.  Click on 'custom expeditions' below . . . 

Ecuador Expeditions
(click below)  

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Disclaimer: Rock, snow, and ice climbing and related activities are inherently dangerous.  We try to manage the risks of climbing, but no guarantee of safety is provided or implied.  You may be injured or killed while climbing.