Half-Day Ice Climbing in Telluride with Guide & Gear
Guided Ice Climbing Adventure for Beginners in Telluride
You’ll get hands-on instruction from certified guides and all the technical gear you need to try ice climbing near Telluride—even if you’ve never done anything like this before. It’s a real chance to push yourself and see Colorado’s winter from a whole new angle.
What’s included
You’ll get all technical ice climbing equipment: boots, crampons, ice tools, harness, and helmet. Just show up ready for adventure—everything else is covered by your guide.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1 — Half-Day Ice Climbing Adventure
- Meet AMGA certified guide
- Receive ice climbing instruction
- Ice climb on Telluride ice flows
I’d never tried ice climbing before this trip, but honestly, that’s what made it so fun. We met our guide—Matt, I think his name was—right by the edge of town where the snow crunches under your boots and you can smell wood smoke from nearby cabins. He handed out all the gear: boots, crampons, harnesses, helmets—the works. No need to bring anything except your own gloves and a bit of nerve.
The ice flows outside Telluride look intimidating at first. But Matt walked us through every step, showing how to swing the tools and kick into the ice without overthinking it. The first few swings felt awkward (my left foot kept slipping), but after a couple tries, you get into a rhythm. There were families with teens in our group too—everyone cheered each other on when someone made it to the top. It’s cold out there, but moving keeps you warm; I remember my breath fogging up my glasses every time I looked up at the next section.
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