Ice Climbing Clinics
Skyward Mountaineering’s winter operations are based in Ridgway, Colorado just outside of Ouray, where ice climbing is practically a requirement for residence. Skyward Mountaineering prides itself in offering a unique approach to teaching ice climbing, with comprehensive curriculums based on decades of instruction and adapting to modern tools and systems. Our ice climbing clinics are based in the Ouray Ice Park with unparalleled access to ice climbing terrain at a variety of difficulty levels.
Ice Fest Clinics 2025
Intro To Ice
Steep Ice
Mixed Climbing
LEarn To Lead
All clinics may be customized and are offered upon request at the following rates:
1 climber: $575/day
2 climbers: $385/climber/day
3 climbers: $330/climber/day
4 climbers: $275/climber/day
Includes:
1 day of guided climbing with an AMGA trained guide
Group climbing equipment (ropes, ice protection and anchor material)
Does Not Include:
Additional expenses associated with a change in the itinerary
Transportation
Lodging
Meals
Guide gratuity
All ice climbing clinics are held in the Ouray Ice Park, which typically opens by December 25 and remains open reliably through the end of February. Clinics are available for customized private dates during that timeframe.
Skyward Mountaineering offers clinics for a variety of climbing experience/levels from novice to advanced. Please contact us to discuss your previous experience and goals to help you select the best ice climbing clinic.
Montrose Regional Airport is 45 minutes from Ouray. There is NO rideshare service, you may book a shuttle service or rent a vehicle with AWD/4WD (for winter driving).
There are plentiful hotels in downtown Ouray, conveniently located in walking distance to restaurants and the town hot springs for an aprés-climb relaxation.
Climbers are responsible for providing their own personal clothing and equipment. Skyward Mountaineering may assist in supplying technical equipment with advanced notice.
