Ice Climbing Guides - Ouray, Durango, Colorado

Let’s go ice climbing !
Ice climbing forces you to focus on the “here and now” as it demands all of your attention. This form of climbing is certainly different than rock climbing and it offers its own rewards. Winter is a great time to get out and experience the mountains.

An ice climbing outing also allows you to:

• Improve your technique
• Get focused on better general movement
• Learn about the most up to date information on ice anchors
• Dial in your footwork
• Take away pointers for learning how to manage stressors of ice climbing
• Sweeten your throw

If pushing your limits on mixed or alpine terrain is your game, or focusing on training for other endeavors like the big peaks of the world, we can facilitate all your performance goals and help you with a plan to make it all happen. We know all the tricks of the trade and can make mixed climbing a part of your repertoire.

The best waterfall ice climbs in the lower 48 are located in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. Some of these classic ice climbing lines have been calling you for a while and now it’s time to explore these wondrous places.

Think ice climbing is crazy? So did I before I tried it. Now, it’s become my first love of climbing. Even if you’ve already been ice climbing and would like to step ahead on your comfort level and do a bigger and more wild climb, this is the year.