Full-Day Ice Climbing at Ouray Ice Park: All Gear Included

Master ice climbing techniques on terrain built for every level

A full-day ice climbing class at Ouray Ice Park in Colorado, where you learn to climb steep ice, find rests, and build mixed climbing skills with AMGA certified or trained guides. All technical gear (boots, crampons, ice tools, harness and helmet) is provided. Instruction is tailored to your ability, whether you're a first-timer or experienced climber. The guide speaks English and pickup is included.

The experience

What makes this different from watching someone else climb is that you're on the ice the whole time, learning the actual movements. The Ouray Ice Park has terrain for every level: a beginner's area for first-timers and children, and steep technical sections for climbers ready to push further. Your guide (AMGA certified or trained) stays with you throughout the eight-hour day, showing you how to tackle steep ice, find rests where you can breathe, and move through mixed climbing (rock and ice together). If you want to go deeper, the guide can walk you through anchor building, lead climbing, and multi-pitch systems.

You show up with the right clothes and shoes. Everything else (boots, crampons, ice tools, harness, helmet) is waiting for you. That means no guessing about fit or whether you have the right equipment. The guide handles the technical setup so you can focus on the climb itself. Pickup is included, so you don't arrange your own transport to the park.

What’s included

• All technical gear including ice climbing boots, crampons, ice tools, harness and helmet.
• eight hours of instruction with an AMGA certified or trained guide.
• pickup and transport to Ouray Ice Park.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (8 to 80 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 18 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Mountain Trip

Is this one for you?Book this if you're climbing with one guide and want instruction built around your own level: the guide stays with you the whole day, adjusting the terrain and techniques as you progress. Small groups work best here because the guide can watch your movement and correct your form in real time.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the beginner area and the advanced sections at Ouray Ice Park?

The beginner's area is designed for first-timers and children, with lower angles and shorter pitches to build confidence. The steep and technical mixed climbing areas are for climbers with more experience, where you work on harder ice angles and rock-ice combinations.

Do I need ice climbing experience to book this class?

No. The class is tailored to your skill level, whether you're a first-timer or an experienced climber. Your guide will meet you where you are and build from there.

What technical gear do I need to bring myself?

You bring personal clothing appropriate for a cold day outdoors and your own shoes. All climbing gear (boots, crampons, ice tools, harness and helmet) is provided.

How long is the full-day class, and what time does it start?

The class runs eight hours. Pickup is included, so your guide will arrange the meeting time and transport to Ouray Ice Park based on your location.

Can I learn lead climbing or multi-pitch techniques in one day?

Yes. If you have the foundational skills or want to build toward them, your guide can include instruction on anchor building, lead climbing, and multi-pitch systems as part of your tailored day.