clear creek canyon ice climbing
Description
It's rare to find good ice climbing so close to Denver! A 15 minute drive up Clear Creek Canyon provides great winter views and plenty of ice climbing opportunities less than 5 minutes from the road. This is a great location for beginners looking to learn to ice climb near the comforts of Denver, or those looking to get a few pitches in after work.
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We offer both Half and Full days trips in Clear Creek Canyon. Both options are 100% customizable towards your climbing ability and goals.
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More information:
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Recommended experience level: beginner to intermediate
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This is a semi-strenuous day
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Less than 30 minutes from Denver!
Price Includes
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A professionally trained and/or certified AMGA guide
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All necessary ice climbing equipment including harnesses, helmets, belay devices, crampons, ice tools, and mountaineering boots
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Professional guiding and instruction throughout the entire day
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Price Excludes
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Transportation. You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from a designated meeting area
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Gratuity
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Personal items such as food, warm clothing, backpack, etc.
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Entrance fees and parking fees (where necessary)
Highlights
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Very short approach to the ice
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A great location to crank outs lots of pitches
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Very low commitment
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Custom tailored day towards you
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Great for both Half and Full Days
Prices
1 Person = $220*
2 People = $170*
3 People = $150*
4 People = $130*
5 People = $110*
6-10 People = $95*
10+ People = Please call for large group rates
*Price is per person
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Up to 4 hours in length
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Custom tailored guided climbing and instruction
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Perfect for: learning and practicing new climbing skills or individuals and groups looking for single pitch climbing
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Offered at both 8am and 1pm (we highly recommend the 8am time slot to avoid afternoon weather
1 Person = $300*
2 People = $200*
3 People = $180*
4 People = $160*
5 People = $140*
6-10 People = $120*
10+ People = Please call for large group rates
*Price is per person
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Up to 8 hours in length
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Custom tailored guided climbing and instruction
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Perfect for: multi-pitch climbing or large groups looking to maximize their time climbing
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Necessary for areas with long approaches
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Typical start time is 8am
1 Person = $270*
2 People = $185*
3 People = $160*
4+ People = $150*
*Price is per person
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Typical summits include: First, Second, and Third Flatirons
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Summit climbs normally take between 4 and 8 hours
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Perfect for individuals and groups looking to experience a cool summit or an introduction to multi-pitch climbing
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Typical start time is 8am; however, an earlier start may be required to beat weather and crowds
1 Person = $470*
2 People = $300*
3+ People = $330*
*Price is per person
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8-12 hours in length
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Typical start time is before sunrise
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Great for many of the classic alpine routes
1 Person = $670*
2 People = $520*
*Price is per person
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12+ hours in length
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Pre-sunrise starts required
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Large alpine routes such as Long's Peak
1 Person = $400*
2 People = $300*
3+ People = $280*
*Price is per person
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8-10 hours in length
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Predawn start times are normally required
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Perfect for longer moderate routes with large approaches
