Ice Intensive II builds on the fundamentals established in Ice Intensive I and takes your ice climbing to the next level in this three day course. Covering lead climbing technique, ice screw placements, anchor building, and an introduction to multi pitch ice systems, this progression course is designed for climbers ready to move beyond top rope and start leading their own routes on Colorado ice.

Ice Intensive II builds on the fundamentals established in Ice Intensive I and takes your ice climbing to the next level in this three day course. Covering lead climbing technique, ice screw placements, anchor building, and an introduction to multi pitch ice systems, this progression course is designed for climbers ready to move beyond top rope and start leading their own routes on Colorado ice.

Quick Facts

Location:

Various

Various

Various

Prime Season:

Winter

Winter

Winter

Duration:

3 days

3 days

Itinerary Type:

Group

Group

Skill Level:

Difficult

Difficult

Price:

From $449

From $449

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Inclusions

Ice Intensive II is the next progression for climbers who already understand basic ice movement and want to advance toward leading and bigger terrain. It builds on the foundation from Ice Intensive I with more technical systems and decision making.

The course focuses on lead climbing movement, ice screw placements, anchors, route reading, and introductory multi pitch ice systems. Your guide adjusts the terrain and pacing to your current ability and conditions.

This intensive is a strong fit if you want to become more capable on Colorado ice and prepare for longer or more committing routes. It helps turn basic ice climbing ability into a more complete technical skill set.

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Inclusions

Ice Intensive II is the next progression for climbers who already understand basic ice movement and want to advance toward leading and bigger terrain. It builds on the foundation from Ice Intensive I with more technical systems and decision making.

The course focuses on lead climbing movement, ice screw placements, anchors, route reading, and introductory multi pitch ice systems. Your guide adjusts the terrain and pacing to your current ability and conditions.

This intensive is a strong fit if you want to become more capable on Colorado ice and prepare for longer or more committing routes. It helps turn basic ice climbing ability into a more complete technical skill set.

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Includes

Ice Intensive II is the next progression for climbers who already understand basic ice movement and want to advance toward leading and bigger terrain. It builds on the foundation from Ice Intensive I with more technical systems and decision making.

The course focuses on lead climbing movement, ice screw placements, anchors, route reading, and introductory multi pitch ice systems. Your guide adjusts the terrain and pacing to your current ability and conditions.

This intensive is a strong fit if you want to become more capable on Colorado ice and prepare for longer or more committing routes. It helps turn basic ice climbing ability into a more complete technical skill set.

Still thinking about your next great climb?

Colorado is a big state with a lot of different climbs. Feel free to use our contact form. We're happy to be your resource for deciding what might be the most convenient climb for your skills and location.

Still thinking about your next great climb?

Colorado is a big state with a lot of different climbs. Feel free to use our contact form. We're happy to be your resource for deciding what might be the most convenient climb for your skills and location.

Still thinking about your next great climb?

Colorado is a big state with a lot of different climbs. Feel free to use our contact form. We're happy to be your resource for deciding what might be the most convenient climb for your skills and location.

Common Course Locations

Below are some recommended climbing locations within the vicinity if you're interested in some alternative destinations. Colorado is home to many climbing areas and we want to help you find the one that is best for you!

Climber ascends a frozen pillar of backcountry ice in silverton

Silverton/Eureka

Intermountain

From $279

Half, Regular, Full, Extreme

Easy-Extreme

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber ascends a frozen pillar of backcountry ice in silverton

Silverton/Eureka

Intermountain

From $279

Half, Regular, Full, Extreme

Easy-Extreme

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber adjusts their tie in at a belay on Petit Grepon in Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain NP

Estes Park

From $279

Half, Regular, Full, Extreme, Multi-Day

Easy-Extreme

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber adjusts their tie in at a belay on Petit Grepon in Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain NP

Estes Park

From $279

Half, Regular, Full, Extreme, Multi-Day

Easy-Extreme

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber in yellow looks down at their feet while climbing in the Lake City Ice Park

Lake City Ice Park

Lake City

From $296

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber in yellow looks down at their feet while climbing in the Lake City Ice Park

Lake City Ice Park

Lake City

From $296

Half, Regular, Full

Easy-Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Common Next Course Options

Some climbing areas are better suited for certain types of climbing classes than others. Below are a few of the classes we commonly do here if you are interested in learning to climb. While we can always figure out ways to make something work these climbing courses work well in this area.

Climbers take a break in a steep snowfield with a san juan mountain in the background.

Spring Alpine Intensive Class

Various

From $1125

4 days

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climbers take a break in a steep snowfield with a san juan mountain in the background.

Spring Alpine Intensive Class

Various

From $1125

4 days

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climbers take a break in a steep snowfield with a san juan mountain in the background.

Spring Alpine Intensive Class

Various

From $1125

4 days

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Crevasse rescue and glacier travel training for climbers practicing rope systems on snow

Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel Class

Various

From $404

8 hrs

Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Crevasse rescue and glacier travel training for climbers practicing rope systems on snow

Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel Class

Various

From $404

8 hrs

Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Crevasse rescue and glacier travel training for climbers practicing rope systems on snow

Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel Class

Various

From $404

8 hrs

Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber on skis drags a sled across an Alaskan glacier

Expedition Prep Class

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Easy

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber on skis drags a sled across an Alaskan glacier

Expedition Prep Class

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Easy

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber on skis drags a sled across an Alaskan glacier

Expedition Prep Class

Various

From $386

8 hrs

Easy

Rock

Rock

Rock

6435 Garlock Way

Colorado Springs, CO

80918

596 S. Carr St.

Denver, CO

80226

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The Colorado Climbing Company is an equal opportunity provider operating under a special use permit in Pike San Isabel & Baker-Snoqualmie National Forests, Gunnison and Royal Gorge Bureau of Land Management, commercial use authorization for Rocky Mountain, North Cascades, Denali, Black Canyon National Parks and Colorado National Monument, and special use authorizations for Eldorado and Castlewood Canyon State Parks.

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6435 Garlock Way

C/S, CO

80918

596 S. Carr St.

Denver, CO

80226

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