A Passion for the Outdoors
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.
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.
Expert guides dedicated to your safety and unforgettable experiences
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Launch of Basecamp Bouldering, a boutique bouldering gym in Ouray.
Shift to mountain guiding, marking our first winter season of ice guiding.
Creation of the Gold Mountain Via Ferrata, a testament to our innovative spirit.
Expansion with new partners, Clint Cook and Scott Rowley, strengthening our mission and vision.
Voted Ouray's #1 Mountain Guiding Service for the 3rd Year in a Row.
Let's build your perfect adventure — whether it's your first swing on ice or your next big objective.