ICE

Cirque’s 4 Ideal Ice Days

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day ice climbing adventure with a carefully curated itinerary

On this guided ice climbing trip, we will start by ensuring a solid foundation of movement skills so that you can easily climb steep ice.

You will follow a progression from the Ouray Ice Park to multi-pitch backcountry routes and graduate as a competent ice climbing partner.

Once we venture into the backcountry, Cirque guides’ extensive knowledge of the San Juan Mountains ensures we choose routes with the best ice conditions and a well-executed itinerary covering Ouray, Silverton, and Telluride.

Additional training in transitions, mixed climbing, and more complex techniques can be provided, if desired.

ITENERARY

Day One
Ice climbing in the Ice park; we will evaluate, coach, and instruct you through on multiple routes in the Ouray Ice Park

Day Two
After a few warm up laps solidifying the training from the previous day, we will move to the steeper terrain in the Ice Pak and

Day Three

Day Four

Options:

We can include a rest day in the middle of the 4 days or shorten this itinerary to 3 days, just let us know what you prefer when you book.

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AVAILABILITY

Mid-March Trip
March 9–13 with gear check on March 8

Late-March Trip
March 26–30 with gear check on March 25

Early-April Trip
April 2–5 with gear check on April 1

 

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Trips offered March through May and September through November.

PRICING

Adventurers Trip Cost Cost per
1 $549
2 $798 $399
3 $825 $275
4 $980 $245

 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Trip Length
Plan for a full day of climbing.

Group Size
Group size and number of guides is dependent on the objective.

Departure Time
8:00 a.m.

Meeting Location
We will meet at the San Juan Huts office in Ridgway, CO.

Equipment
We provide all technical equipment (harness, helmet, shoes).

Included in your trip cost

  • One day of guiding in Ouray, CO
  • Trip lead by an AMGA Rock Guide
  • All technical equipment (harness, helmet, shoes)

 

Not included in your trip cost

  • Meals/Personal snacks
  • Personal clothing and equipment
  • Accommodation
  • Transportation
  • Customary guide gratuity
  • Trip/Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
  • Incurred costs by leaving a program early
  • Incurred costs as a result of force majeure