Guided Ice Climbing - Half Day

Step into Colorado’s high country and discover what it feels like to scale real ice with professional guidance. Your half-day begins at the trailhead near Silverthorne and continues into quiet mountain terrain chosen for the day’s conditions. Every moment blends straightforward instruction with the rewarding challenge of climbing frozen walls, making it an exciting and fulfilling experience for all.

This four-hour tour is designed for anyone new to ice climbing, offering a safe, structured introduction with expert guidance. After meeting your guide, you’ll head to a local climbing zone with dependable winter conditions. The approach is a short walk on a packed snow trail, giving you a clear view of the surrounding ridgelines and the ice you’ll climb. It’s simple, direct, and designed to help you feel secure and ready to get started.

At the climbing area, you’ll put on a helmet, harness, crampons, and ice tools we provide, all sized and adjusted for you. Your guide demonstrates the basics clearly and practically, making it easy to understand how to place your tools, use your feet, and stay balanced. You’ll start with low-angle routes and can move to steeper sections as your comfort level grows.

Expect steady coaching and plenty of time on the wall. The climbs are set up so you can learn at your own pace, whether you’re brand new or returning for more practice. You’ll feel the firmness of the ice under your tools, the cold mountain air, and the focus that comes from working your way up each line.

The setting is quiet and scenic, with snow-covered forest and rock features surrounding the climbing zone. Surrounded by stunning mountain views, in small groups, and with hands-on guidance, this half-day outing offers a memorable way to try ice climbing and build confidence on winter terrain.