Our Story

A Passion for the Outdoors

Basecamp Ouray

BornintheMountains

In the heart of Ouray, amidst the rugged beauty of the Colorado San Juan mountain range, Basecamp Ouray was born from a deep-rooted love for adventure and the great outdoors. Our journey began in 2019, driven by the vision of our founder, Logan Tyler, a world-class climber with an unwavering passion for pushing the limits of possibility in the mountains, business, and life.

OurMission

As climbers and adventurers ourselves, we understand the call of the wild. Our mission is to connect people with the epic outdoors, fellow adventurers, and their inner selves. Climbing is not just an activity for us; it's a catalyst for growth, connection, and self-discovery.

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The Guides Behind Your Adventure

Expert guides dedicated to your safety and unforgettable experiences

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Logan Tyler

Logan Tyler

Founder & Co-Owner

Clint Cook

Clint Cook

Co-Owner & Head Guide

Rex Cour

Rex Cour

Director of Operations

Spencer Purvis

Spencer Purvis

Mountain Guide

Nico Leis

Nico Leis

Mountain Guide

Alex Keimel

Alex Keimel

Mountain Guide

Suzanna Lourie

Suzanna Lourie

Mountain Guide

Callum Child

Callum Child

Mountain Guide

Logan Tyler
Founder & Co-Owner

Logan Tyler

Ouray native who has been climbing since age seven. Logan founded Basecamp Ouray to share a lifelong passion for rock, ice, and via ferrata adventures with the next generation of climbers.

Clint Cook
Co-Owner & Head Guide

Clint Cook

IFMGA certified mountain guide with two decades in the San Juans. Clint specializes in ice movement coaching and preparing climbers for ambitious alpine goals around the world.

Rex Cour
Director of Operations

Rex Cour

Adventure operations specialist who keeps every Basecamp experience running smoothly. Rex loves helping guests get outside and can be found climbing in the Black Canyon, ice climbing, or planning your next big adventure.

Spencer Purvis
Mountain Guide

Spencer Purvis

Apprentice Rock and Alpine Guide with AMGA training, WFR, and Pro 1 avalanche credentials. Spencer brings southern hospitality, boundless stoke, and Denali experience to every outing.

Nico Leis
Mountain Guide

Nico Leis

AMGA Advanced Rock Guide Course graduate and Leave No Trace Trainer. Nico thrives on big walls, alpine linkups, and helping guests discover their own confidence on stone and ice.

Alex Keimel
Mountain Guide

Alex Keimel

Colorado transplant with a background in outdoor education. Alex has completed AMGA Rock, Ice, and Ski Guide courses and loves sharing multi-day objectives across the San Juans.

Suzanna Lourie
Mountain Guide

Suzanna Lourie

Apprentice Alpine, Ice, and Rock Guide who swapped journalism for guiding. Suzanna is inspired by alpine puzzles and brings Pro 1 avalanche training and WFR skills to each mission.

Callum Child
Mountain Guide

Callum Child

Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Callum’s foundation as an outdoor professional began through introducing, supervising, and assessing a national youth stewardship awards program across school districts in England and Scotland. While specializing in Outdoor Leadership and Experiential Education, his focus shifted toward more technical terrain, where he developed a lasting passion for climbing and instructional progression. After several years guiding rock in North Carolina with one of the East Coast’s leading climbing services, refining both his technical systems and teaching approach, he and his wife relocated to Colorado and now call the San Juan Mountains home—continuing a journey shaped by thoughtful movement, strong partnerships, and respect for the mountains.

THE LORE

The History of Basecamp Ouray

Every epic adventure has an origin story
2019
Basecamp Bouldering

The Beginning

Launch of Basecamp Bouldering, a boutique bouldering gym in Ouray.

2020
Ice Guiding

Mountain Calling

Shift to mountain guiding, marking our first winter season of ice guiding.

2022
Via Ferrata

Innovation Peaks

Creation of the Gold Mountain Via Ferrata, a testament to our innovative spirit.

2023
Team Expansion

United Force

Expansion with new partners, Clint Cook and Scott Rowley, strengthening our mission and vision.

2024
Award Winner

Three-Peat Champions

Voted Ouray's #1 Mountain Guiding Service for the 3rd Year in a Row.

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Let's build your perfect adventure — whether it's your first swing on ice or your next big objective.

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