Ice Climbing in Colorado: Ouray

in Durango, Silverton, and Ouray Colorado

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Private Guiding and Instruction

Ouray Ice Park

The Ouray Ice Park is host to some of the finest climbing in the the lower 48. Each year, thousands of climbers visit the park, either to learn the basics, or hone their developing ice and mixed climbing skills. The park has an incredible variety of climbs from which to choose, and a great number of them, so you'll never feel limited by the selection. We've been guiding in the park since it's inception back in the early 90's, so we know our way around. The ice park is a one of a kind location, and the town of Ouray isn't bad either. Please call well in advance to book your ice climbing adventure!

Ouray Backcountry Ice Climbs

We also instruct and guide ice climbs in the Ouray backcountry. Areas we guide in include the Uncompahgre gorge and the Skylight area at the end of Camp Bird Mine. Some of the classic climbs we guide are:

• The Ribbon (WI 4)
• Bird Brain Boulevard (WI 5/6)
• Skylight (WI 4-5)
• Choppo's Chimney (WI 4-5)
• Horsetail Falls (WI 3-4)
• Slippery When Wet (WI 3-4)
• Slip Slidin Away (WI 3-4)

Daily cost for ice climbing instruction in Ouray: $325 for the first person and $125 for each additional person. A transportation fee may apply. You pick your dates and schedule. Multi-day discounts available.

Trip Cost Includes: Guiding, instruction, group climbing equipment, and transporation during climbing days.

Not Included: Hotel costs before, during or after the courses. 3% land use surcharge, $3 Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue card, which is required, trip cancellation insurance, or personal climbing or camping equipment, or gratuities. Upon registration a list of recommended hotels will be supplied to you.

Equipment: Download the Ice Climbing Equipment Form

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.

For reservations and information email or call 1-800-642-5389 to work out the details.