Ice climbing in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, near Ouray and Telluride

Join a certified mountain guide for a fun and informative 1+ day ice climbing course in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. Based out of either Ouray or Telluride, we will make various ascents using what we learn to improve our ice climbing skills.

TRIP TYPE

Private

MOUNTAIN RANGES

Rockies

DURATION

+1 Day

OFFER PERIOD

Jan - Mar, Dec

FITNESS LEVEL

high

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

PAYMENT METHODS

Credit Card, Wire Transfer and more!

Learn useful and necessary ice climbing techniques and skills.
Enjoy the unparalleled beauty of Colorado's San Juan Mountains.
Unwind with a soak in the natural hot springs each evening.

Description

From South America and Alaska to the Himalayas, ice climbing is a necessary skill for most high-peak mountaineering experiences.

And there are few places better to learn than in the San Juan Mountains of Colorful Colorado!

Over the course of our 1+ days of climbing together, our certified guides will help you improve your ice climbing techniques and get you out on some icefalls as well as frozen waterfalls to test them out.

Nearby to Telluride and Ouray, there are plenty of amazing places to test out our climbing chops, including in the Ouray ice park as well as the Skylight Area.

Just tell us exactly what you are looking for out of this ice climbing experience and we can tailor the perfect itinerary to suit your skill level and goals.

By the end of our time together, we’ll aspire to have you out on some icy slopes in the beautiful San Juan Mountains and may even get the chance to conquer an impressive frozen waterfall.

When we’re not on the ice, enjoy this incredibly beautiful area. Take in the mountain views as much as you can and enjoy a soak in the soothing natural hot springs at night.

So what are you waiting for? Book now for this incredible 1+ day ice climbing course and experience in Colorful Colorado!

If you like the look of this trip then we think you will also enjoy our 2-day mountaineering ascent of Ruth Mountain in the Cascade Range of Washington state!

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

Please contact us for a price quote.

Secure your spot with just 25% payment

48-hour free cancellation with 30-day advance booking

Equipment you will need to bring

Please contact us for a complete equipment list.

About the guide: Mountain

Mountain

Mountain Guide

For over 35 years, Mountain Madness has been bringing profound outdoor experiences to trekkers and mountaineers across the globe. We have built a strong foundation of skills and expertise, fueling our passion to impart our wisdom onto other like-minded explorers. Cultivating an enthusiasm for the
outdoors while helping you enjoy the journey and achieve your goals is a dream come true.

Our mission is to provide the best experience possible and to instill a passion for adventure. We value cultural exchange, take pride in facing physical and mental challenges head on, and strive to development wilderness skills that encourage self-discovery without compromising our environment.

Climbing, trekking, and skiing worldwide allows Mountain Madness to guide internationally. Our success and determination have given us worldwide acclaim and reignited our hunger – from Rainier and Baker to Kilimanjaro and Everest, no adventure is too big or too small.

Our guides have extensive training and are AMGA and/or IFMGA-certified guides. We enjoy assisting in all aspects of your trip, from the first conversation to the last goodbye. The collection of activities are endless, with alpinists, trekkers, explorers, mountaineers, and ski tourers on our team. To assist first time explorers and grizzled veterans in finding hidden, everyday wonder is our pleasure.

Languages

English

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