Our Mission & Values
At Alpine Team Building, we are dedicated to crafting engaging outdoor experiences that strengthen teams, improve communication, and inspire leadership. Since 2001, our passionate team has been committed to exceeding client expectations through innovative and tailored programs set against the stunning Colorado Rockies. We prioritize safety, environmental responsibility, and customer satisfaction in every event, ensuring memorable and impactful outcomes for your organization.
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Scott Smith
Team Lead
Scott enjoys climbing and guiding single and multi-pitch rock, ice and alpine terrain, backcountry ski/split touring and descents. He takes delight in private hut outings and working with groups and corporations. In contrast, when he steps away, Scott heads for the big stone of Zion, Red Rocks, Rocky Mountain National Park, and The Black Canyon of The Gunnison.
Scott has professionally trained through the AMGA, AIARE, and PMBA, and has been trained in Desert Mountain Medicine, and has been mentored by revered world-class guides and climbers. His primary focus is on providing the utmost in client satisfaction while sharing his passion for the mountains. His greatest teacher is his daughter, Kylee.
- AMGA
- AMGA Rock Instructor Certified
- AMGA Ice Instructor
- AMGA Alpine Course
- AMGA SPI Provider Training
- Professional Member, AMGA
- AIARE
- AIARE Level 1, 2 and 3
- AIARE Level 1 and 2 ITC
- AIARE Lead Level 1 and 2 Instructor
- AIARE Pro 1 and 2
- PMBIA
- Level 1 Trained and Certified
- Desert Mountain Medicine
- Wilderness First Responder
- CPR/First Aid
- Anaphylaxis Response Training
- AAA
- Professional Member
- Apex Mountain School Emergency Response Team lead
- Professionally trained Commercial Mountain Guide, Rock Guide
- 40+ years climbing experience; 50+ years skiing experience, 25+ years guiding experience
- Professionally trained in Self Rescue
- Leave-No-Trace
- Myers-Briggs certified practitioner
- FIRO Business Leadership practitioner
- Thomas-Kilmann Instrument certified
- 35+ years Vail Valley resident
Our Experts
Ready to Connect?
Our Mission & Values
At Alpine Team Building, we are dedicated to crafting engaging outdoor experiences that strengthen teams, improve communication, and inspire leadership. Since 2001, our passionate team has been committed to exceeding client expectations through innovative and tailored programs set against the stunning Colorado Rockies. We prioritize safety, environmental responsibility, and customer satisfaction in every event, ensuring memorable and impactful outcomes for your organization.
About Alpine Team Building
In the modern business landscape, resilience isn't built in a conference room. Alpine Team Building is the Vail Valley’s premier facilitator for large-scale corporate outdoor events and experiential leadership development. We leverage the rugged terrain of the Colorado Rockies to create a high-stakes classroom where strategy meets execution. Whether you are driving C-Suite alignment, pursuing high ROI outcomes or rewarding a high-performing department, we provide the elite personnel to ensure world-class outcomes. As a Vail-based corporate guide service, we offer more than just a hike. Our programs are led by professional mountain guides and certified facilitators who understand the intersection of physical safety and organizational psychology. Our programs are led by world-class mountain guides and organizational facilitators. We operate with 100% compliance on USFS, BLM, Private, and other lands, ensuring your event is professionally managed.
