Ice Climbing - Private Guided Climbs
Ice, Mixed, and Winter Climbing with the Ice Experts
Climbing ice with an American Alpine Institute guide is a uniquely enriching experience. If you are a beginner, you can expect patient and focused instruction by the most highly-trained climbing instructors in the country. If you are already an experienced climber, your guide can lead you up challenging climbs at your grade, provide coaching, and even give you the sharp end (if you feel like it and have the required skills).
Ice Climbing - Private Guided Climbs
Ice, Mixed, and Winter Climbing with the Ice Experts
Some stunning ice climbing in the Ouray Ice Park, CO. Suzanna LourieWith immediate proximity to town and hundreds of routes to learn and train on, there is no better place to learn or explore ice climbing than the Ouray Ice Park and the San Juan backcountry of the Rocky Mountains.
- Location:Ouray, Colorado
- Season:December through April
- Length:One day and up
- Cost:$525/day for 1:1; lower rates for larger parties
Climbing perfect ice in Lee Vining Canyon. Ian McEleneyAccessible from Sacramento, Reno, Lake Tahoe and Las Vegas, Lee Vining Canyon and the June Lake area in the Eastern Sierra provides some of the finest steep water ice climbing in North America. The Canyon is an excellent place to learn to climb, advance your skills, push into multi-pitch terrain, or combine all of these things into one highly educational, customized course.
- Location:Lee Vining Canyon, Eastern Sierra, CA
- Season:December - Early March
- Length:1 day and up
- Cost:Varies with program
A climber enjoying mixed terrain on Chair Peak, WA. Alasdair TurnerWashington is home to a great variety of ice climbing opportunities. Learn the basics of ice climbing in one of our introductory courses or, once you have the skills, join us for a guided winter ascent of an alpine route.
- Location:North Cascades and Central Washington
- Season:December - March
- Length:1 day and up
- Cost:Varies
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