Description

The Lake City Ice Park, located within the town limits of Lake City, is one of the most incredible places to ice climb in Colorado! The ice park has many distinct areas with a plethora of ice climbing for every ability level. There are tons of great beginner routes nestled between dead-vertical pillars, and beautiful blue columns.

Located less than five minutes from downtown Lake City, the ice park is a climbers paradise. The warming huts, fireplaces, and laid back ambiance make this the premiere ice park in Colorado. With so many different routes in such close proximity to one another, this man-made ice climbing park will definitely leave you feeling accomplished.

Dates/Price
Course Dates Price Location Course Length Difficulty Rating
Course DatesJanuary 17th-24th, 2026 Price1 guest-$509 LocationLake City, CO Course Length8:00am-4:00pm Difficulty Rating4/10
Course Dates Price2 guest-$309pp Location Course Length Difficulty Rating
Course Dates Price3 guest-$259pp Location Course Length Difficulty Rating
Course Dates Price4 guest-$219pp Location Course Length Difficulty Rating
Course Dates Price5 guest-$189pp Location Course Length Difficulty Rating
Course DatesMarch 21st- 29th, 2026 Price1 guest-$509 LocationLake City, CO Course Length8:00am-4:00pm Difficulty Rating4/10
Course Dates Price2 guest-$309pp Location Course Length Difficulty Rating
Course Dates Price3 guest-$259pp Location Course Length Difficulty Rating
Course Dates Price4 guest-$219pp Location Course Length Difficulty Rating
Course Dates Price5 guest-$189pp Location Course Length Difficulty Rating
Highlights
  • Learn to ice climb steep ice in the Lake City Ice Park
  • Perfect your technique while learning how to conserve energy
  • A review of the basics of ice climbing movement, belaying, gear selection, and anchor construction
  • Plenty of time to swing tools and ask questions
  • You’ll walk away from this course feeling more confident climbing long vertical ice routes
Price Includes

Includes:

  • A professionally trained and/or certified AMGA guide
  • All necessary ice climbing equipment including harnesses, helmets, belay devices, crampons, ice tools, and mountaineering boots
  • Professional guiding and instruction throughout the entire course

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)
  • Lodging (we recommend the Raven’s Rest Hostel or Backcountry Basecamp)
Topics Covered
  • A review of climbing knots
  • How to belay on ice (both lead and toprope)
  • Safety considerations of steep ice climbing
  • Movement skills required to climb vertical ice
  • Proper body technique, foot and tool placements
  • Ice anchor construction
  • Types of protection for ice climbing
  • Ice climbing resources as you progress
  • Lots of climbing!
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