Ice Climbing Development Series 1 - Golden Mountain Guides

Description

Looking to take the next step into the world of ice climbing? This course is design to go beyond the basics of our intro to ice climbing course where you will learn how to build proper ice anchors, techniques and skills for steep and vertical ice, and finish with a Colorado classic ice route.

Participants should be able to provide adequate self care while in cold environments and have experience with ice climbing movements, tying in, and belaying.

Day 1: Ice Anchors: Learn the proper skills and techniques to building ice anchors for top rope management, or a multi pitch route.

Day 2: Steep Ice: Learn the techniques to climbing steep and vertical ice.

Day 3: Classic Ice Climb: Combine all the skills learned into a full day at a classic ice route in Colorado

Dates/Price

Course Dates	Price	Location	Course Length	Difficulty Rating
Course DatesJanuary 9th-11th, 2026	Price$799	LocationTBD	Course Length3 days	Difficulty Rating4/10
Course DatesFebruary 13th-15th, 2026	Price$799	LocationTBD	Course Length3 Days	Difficulty Rating4/10

Highlights

How to build proper ice anchors for top rope management/multi pitch climbing
Review from an instructor on ice screw placements
Work on body technique and skills for efficient steep ice climbs
Climb a classic route in Colorado!

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(Technical hardgoods, soft goods, and ropes).
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

Techniques for anchor building on ice
Proper equipment selection
Movement on steep/vertical ice
How to rest on bigger climbs
Direct feedback from an instructor on techniques and skills

An ice climber hits the ice on a beginner ice climbing tour in Colorado

Introduction to ice climbing course in Colorado