Intermediate Ice Climbing
The intermediate level course is for climbers who have taken our basic course or have previous multi-pitch climbing experience. This program will advance your Ice climbing skills Our intermediate ice climbing courses are tailored to meet your needs, whether you are a veteran looking to break through to Grade-5 ice or it's your second day out and you're looking for some fine tuning. The emphasis is typically on technique, finesse, and climbing efficiently to conserve energy (a vital aspect of winter climbing). Other components of the lesson may include assessment of conditions, anchor systems and multi pitch climbing. Combine any number of days to suit your goals and each day you'll start out where you left off on the previous day.

This course meets at 8:30 AM weekdays and 8:00 AM weekends and Holidays.

The proper clothing is vital if you are to enjoy the program. Please take the quote "Cotton Kills" seriously. Cotton is NOT suitable for use in the mountains in winter. Please check the gear list we have provided to make sure you are prepared.

Be sure to read our Gear List for our winter programs HERE

Click HERE for our Ice Climbing Course Price List

We offer scheduled courses, clinics and trips for climbers of all levels of experience and ability. All of the climbing programs we offer may be booked by private arrangement for individuals or groups. Private guiding allows your needs to be addressed in a personalized manner and has proven to be an excellent way for individuals and groups to learn at a pace you direct. Our guides are flexible and love a new adventure. Tell us what you want to accomplish during your time with us and chances are good we can arrange it. We want your climb to be a safe and enjoyable experience

Prices are determined by the ratio of climbers to guides. Course cost includes rental of all technical gear required for safe and instructional participation. In the winter we provide boots, crampons, ice axe(s), harness, helmet, ropes, and snow & ice protection.

For overnight trips we also provide all communal gear including tents, stoves, food for main meals, fuel and camping fees. Climbers need to provide backpack, sleeping bag and pad, additional food, fluids, personal items and appropriate clothing

Introductory Ice Climbing

Intermediate Ice Climbing

Mixed and Advanced Ice Climbing Skills

Vertical Ice Climbing

Early Season Ice Climbing

Alpine Snow and Ice Climbing

3 Day Leader Course

Guided Ice Climbs

Winter Mountaineering