Classic Ice Climbs - Golden Mountain Guides

Description

Looking to push your limits for your next ice climbing adventure? Colorado’s classic ice climbs offer an unparalleled experience, as you push your limits, embrace the cold, and discover the frozen beauty of the Rockies. Discover classic routes in Vail, Lake City, and RMNP.

Prerequisites required: Minimum of 10 ice climbs required, toprope experience including: tying in, belaying, and have rock climbing experience both indoors and outdoors.

Dates/Price

Course Dates	Price	Location	Course Length	Difficulty Rating
Course DatesJanuary 5th, 2025	Price$269	LocationTBD	Course Length8:00am to 4:00pm	Difficulty Rating7/10
Course DatesJanuary 19th, 2025	Price$269	LocationTBD	Course Length8:00am to 4:00pm	Difficulty Rating7/10
Course DatesFebruary 9th, 2025	Price$269	LocationTBD	Course Length8:00am to 4:00pm	Difficulty Rating7/10
Course DatesMarch 9th, 2025	Price$269	LocationTBD	Course Length8:00am to 4:00pm	Difficulty Rating7/10
Course DatesMarch 23rd, 2025	Price$269	LocationLake City	Course Length8:00am to 4:00pm	Difficulty Rating7/10

Highlights

Climbing a classic ice route in Colorado
Professional instructor from an AMGA certified guide
Direct feedback on your ice climbing skills
Routes set up for you! You show up and climb!

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
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

Other classic routes ice routes in Colorado
Techniques and skills for difficult and steep routes
Approaches for ice routes
Guidance on setting ropes for other routes

Privately guided ice climbing trips in Colorado

Beginner ice climbing at Elk Falls in Staunton State Park Colorado