Danielle Maxey

Professional Guide

Book a 1:1 trip planning call with for insider advice and personal recommendations and recieve a custom TripGuide following the call.

$60 for 30 min - saving hours of guesswork

Get To Know Danielle Maxey

Hi, I’m Danielle! I grew up skiing and hiking in Colorado and built my life around outdoor adventure. I’ve worked as a backcountry ski instructor, outdoor gear expert, and archaeologist, spending my days hiking in some of the most remote landscapes. Whether you’re planning a Rocky Mountain hut trip, a Patagonia backpacking adventure, or your first canyoneering route in Utah, I’d love to help you prepare and feel confident out there.

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My Favorite Adventures

🏔️ Summiting Mt. Rainier – The hardest and most rewarding trip I’ve done—pushing my limits in alpine mountaineering.

🎒 Backpacking Torres Del Paine & the Huemul Circuit – Unreal landscapes, glaciers, and some of the most stunning trails in the world.

🎿 Ski Touring in Colorado – From hut trips in the San Juans to backcountry skiing in Crested Butte, this is my home turf.

🧗 Canyoneering in Utah – Slot canyons, technical descents, and hidden places most people never see.

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Specializations

Canyoneering
Mountaineering
Hiking
Trekking
Skiing

Where can help

📍 Colorado & the Rocky Mountains

From ski touring in Crested Butte to hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, I know this region inside and out, from technical mountaineering routes to beginner-friendly trails.

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📍 Utah & the Colorado Plateau

Moab, Escalante, Zion, Capitol Reef—if you’re looking to plan a canyoneering, hiking, or climbing trip in Southern Utah, I can guide you to the best routes for your experience level.

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📍 Patagonia & Argentina

I’ve backpacked Torres Del Paine, the Huemul Circuit, and the Fitz Roy region, and can help you navigate permits, routes, and conditions for a dream trip.

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📍 New Zealand

I’ve solo traveled extensively through the South Island, hiking some of the country’s most spectacular trails.

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📍 Mount Rainier & the Pacific Northwest

I’ve summited Mt. Rainier and can help you prepare for technical climbs, long treks, and multi-day backcountry trips.

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What you get:

  • 25-min Zoom call with your expert
  • Personalized TripGuide with your recommendations, logistics info, and a day by day approach following the call
  • Custom Google map, curated by your expert

Note: your map and TripGuide are shareable so you can give to your travel companions

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