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Classic Ice Climbs
Description

Looking to push your limits for your next ice climbing adventure? Colorado’s classic ice climbs offer an unparalleled experience, as you push your limits, embrace the cold, and discover the frozen beauty of the Rockies. Discover classic routes in Vail, Lake City, and RMNP.

Prerequisites required: Minimum of 10 ice climbs required, toprope experience including: tying in, belaying, and have rock climbing experience both indoors and outdoors.

Dates/Price
Course Dates Price Location Course Length Difficulty Rating
Course DatesJanuary 5th, 2025 Price$269 LocationVail Course Length8:00am to 4:00pm Difficulty Rating7/10
Course DatesJanuary 19th, 2025 Price$269 LocationVail Course Length8:00am to 4:00pm Difficulty Rating7/10
Course DatesFebruary 9th, 2025 Price$269 LocationVail Course Length8:00am to 4:00pm Difficulty Rating7/10
Course DatesMarch 9th, 2025 Price$269 LocationVail Course Length8:00am to 4:00pm Difficulty Rating7/10
Course DatesMarch 23rd, 2025 Price$269 LocationLake City Course Length8:00am to 4:00pm Difficulty Rating7/10
Highlights
  • Climbing a classic ice route in Colorado
  • Professional instructor from an AMGA certified guide
  • Direct feedback on your ice climbing skills
  • Routes set up for you! You show up and climb!
Price Includes

Includes:

  • A professionally trained and/or certified AMGA guide or instructor
  • All necessary climbing equipment including harness, helmet, crampons, mountaineering boots, ice tools, belay devices, and other group gear
  • Professional guiding and personalized instruction throughout the entire course
  • Resources to further your ice climbing journey

Excludes:

  • Transportation. You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from a designated meeting area
  • Gratuity
  • Personal items such as food, clothing, backpack, etc.
  • Entrance fees and parking fees (where necessary)
Topics Covered
  • Other classic routes ice routes in Colorado
  • Techniques and skills for difficult and steep routes
  • Approaches for ice routes
  • Guidance on setting ropes for other routes
Privately guided ice climbing trips in Colorado

Beginner ice climbing at Elk Falls in Staunton State Park Colorado

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