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Guided Ice Climb: Full-Day

Guided

Duration: 8 hours

Features

Kid Friendly
Locally Owned
Shuttle Included
Beginner Friendly
Free Cancellation
Private
Instant Book
$495 1 Person Full-Day
(Price/Person - Select # in Your Group)
$275 2 People Full-Day
(Price/Person - Select # in Your Group)
$205 3 People Full-Day
(Price/Person - Select # in Your Group)
$185 4 People Full-Day
(Price/Person - Select # in Your Group)
$185 5 People Full-Day
(Price/Person - Select # in Your Group)

Description

Private Full-Day Guided Ice Climbing - Summit County, Colorado

Spend a full day exploring the frozen waterfalls and alpine ice of Summit County on a guided ice climbing adventure with Colorado Adventure Guides. This immersive outing gives you the time and space to learn, practice, and progress—whether you’re new to climbing or looking to push your abilities on steeper, more technical routes.

After meeting your guide and reviewing gear, safety, and climbing technique, you’ll head into the field to spend the day on varied terrain. Beginners will focus on movement skills, belaying, and tool placement, while more advanced climbers may work on multi-pitch systems, lead climbing principles, or anchor building. Throughout the day, your guide will provide personalized coaching and feedback to help you move efficiently and confidently on the ice.

The full-day format allows for a deeper learning experience and the opportunity to climb more routes at different grades. Surrounded by snow-covered peaks and frozen cascades, you’ll gain both the technical know-how and mental focus that make ice climbing so unique. By the end of the day, you’ll have not only improved your skills but also enjoyed a memorable winter adventure in the heart of Colorado’s mountains.

Duration

  1. Full Day (6-8 hours)
  2. Season: December through April

Location / Where to Meet

Colorado Adventure Guides: Silverthorne Basecamp
Most tours meet at our Silverthorne Basecamp, but your guide will be in touch no later than 48 hours before the start of the trip to discuss adventure details. At that time, an alternative meeting location may be designated. 

Ages & Requirments

Minimum Age: 16+ with a parent or guardian
No experience required!

What's Included

  • CAG professional climbing guide (max 1 guide : 5 guests)
  • All Climbing equipment provided by Colorado Adventure Guides (helmet, harness, crampons, ice tools)
  • Transportation from designated meeting place to the trailhead if needed
  • A safe, fun, and educational experience

Not Included

  • Lodging
  • Food (bring snacks and water)
  • Clothing (recommendations below)
  • Insurance (trip or rescue)
  • Instructor / guide gratuity

What to Bring / Wear

We recommend you bring the below or similar:

  • Hard or softshell pants
  • Synthetic or merino wool base layer
  • Softshell jacket (optional)
  • Down or synthetic insulated jacket
  • Hardshell or water/wind resistant jacket
  • Warm gloves
  • Brimmed hat or visor
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Neck gaiter or buff
  • Snacks, water, food
  • Medium backpack

ADVENTURE PROVIDED BY Colorado Adventure Guides

FAQs

Where will the course take place?

Colorado Adventure Guides is permitted to operate in a variety of terrain from Summit County to several adjacent counties, which allows us to access a variety of zones for courses. Typically we confirm our destinations about two weeks before the actual course to make sure we have the most appropriate terrain for the course. This course will take place in Summit County.

How physically fit do I need to be to participate in this course?

Colorado Adventure Guides priority is keeping our patrons and students safe. Our guides and instructors are trained to recognize potentially hazardous situations in the backcountry; they plan and operate accordingly. Your ability to enjoy the adventure depends on your health and fitness, thus it’s recommended that you are in good physical condition.

Should we tip our instructor?

Your guide/instructors work hard before, during, and after your course to provide you with a great experience, and while not expected, gratuities are always highly appreciated. If you had a safe, educational, and fun experience, gratuities typically range from 15-20%

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy

Refunds for Guided Trips - Refunds will be honored for cancellations of more than 48 HOURS PRIOR notice to guided adventure start date. An administrative fee of 10% will be assessed for all cancellations.

Refunds for Courses - An administrative fee of 10% will be assessed for all cancellations. Refunds will be honored for cancellations more than 14 DAYS PRIOR to a course or a camp start time. If you need to cancel within the two week period, and we are able to fill your spot, we will refund your payment less a 10% fee. If we cannot fill your spot, you will be charged the full amount. Notice of cancellation more than 14 days in advance will receive a full refund less a 10% administrative fee.

Rescheduling Policy

An administrative fee of 10% will be assessed for all rescheduling. Rescheduling will be honored 48 HOURS PRIOR to guided adventures and 14 DAYS PRIOR to any course or camp start date. If you need to reschedule within the two week period, and we are able to fill your spot, we will reschedule your booking with a 10% fee. If we cannot fill your spot, we will be unable to reschedule our booking.

No-shows will be charged the full price.

All activities are Rain or Shine. In case of operator cancellation due to adverse or unsafe conditions prior to start time, first the operator will attempt to reschedule. If rescheduling is not possible, the client will receive a full refund. Operator, including guides in the field, reserve the right to shorten or reroute activity in the case of unmanageable hazards or inability of guest to complete the objective. Completion of objective-based routes is not guaranteed.

Contact us by phone (970) 893-8007 or info@coloradoadventureguides.com to inquire about a cancellation or reschedule.

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Location

Address

204 Ryan Gulch Rd.

Silverthorne, CO, 80498

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