Colorado Ice Climbing Courses

in Durango, Silverton, and Ouray Colorado

About | Course Schedule | Mixed Seminars | Durango/Silverton | Ouray

2007/2008 Course Dates:

2 Day Introduction to Waterfall Ice Climbing

• December: 15-16, 29-30
• January: 3-4*, 19-20, 26-27
• February: 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24
• March: 1-2, 8-9
• Cost: $315 per person
• Client to Guide Ratio: 4:1
• * Denotes mid-week class

2 Day Steep Ice Climbing Course

• January: 5-6, 26-27,
• February: 2-3, 16-17
• March: 1-2
• Cost: $375 per person
• Client to Guide Ratio: 3:1

4 Day Lead Climbing & Multi-Pitch Tactics Seminar

• January: 15-18*, 31-February 3
• February: 14 - 17, 22-25
• March: 6-9
• Cost: $875 per person
• Client to Guide Ratio: 2:1
• * Denotes mid-week class

Private Instruction and Guided Ascents

• Cost: $325/day for 1:1, $450 for 2:1
• Dates: Arranged on a private basis.
• Client to Guide Ratio: 2:1 maximum

Cost Includes: Guiding and instruction, group climbing equipment (ropes etc.), all ice climbing equipment, harness, helmet, ice tools, crampons and ice climbing boots.

Not Included: Hotel costs before, during or after the courses. 3% land use surcharge, 7.5% sales tax on rental equipment, trip cancellation insurance, personal climbing clothing, camping equipment, or gratuities.

Equipment: Download the Ice Climbing Equipment Checklist

Registration and Cancellation: You will need to fill out our Domestic Registration Form, cancellation policy agreement, and liability waiver, and send it to us with a 50% deposit as early as possible prior to the course date. Balance is due on the first day of the course. Please click on our Registration/Travel link to access the required forms.