The Steep Ice Technique clinic delivers focused coaching on the technical movement skills that make the biggest difference on steep and overhanging ice. Covering tool placements, footwork, body positioning, and efficiency on vertical and over vertical terrain. This clinic is designed for experienced ice climbers looking to push their skills for advanced climbs.

The Steep Ice Technique clinic delivers focused coaching on the technical movement skills that make the biggest difference on steep and overhanging ice. Covering tool placements, footwork, body positioning, and efficiency on vertical and over vertical terrain. This clinic is designed for experienced ice climbers looking to push their skills for advanced climbs.

Quick Facts

Location:

Various

Various

Various

Prime Season:

Winter

Winter

Winter

Duration:

4-8 hrs

4-8 hrs

Itinerary Type:

Private

Private

Skill Level:

Difficult

Difficult

Price:

From $296

From $296

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Inclusions

The Steep Ice Technique Clinic is focused coaching for climbers who want to move better on vertical and sustained ice. It is best for people who can already climb ice but feel inefficient, pumped, or insecure on steeper terrain.

Your guide will work on tool placements, footwork, body position, rests, sequencing, and reducing wasted energy. The session is diagnostic and practical, with feedback based on how you actually move on the ice.

This clinic can help make steep ice feel more controlled and less exhausting. It is a high impact option if you want to climb harder pitches, prepare for lead climbing, or build confidence on bigger ice routes.

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Inclusions

The Steep Ice Technique Clinic is focused coaching for climbers who want to move better on vertical and sustained ice. It is best for people who can already climb ice but feel inefficient, pumped, or insecure on steeper terrain.

Your guide will work on tool placements, footwork, body position, rests, sequencing, and reducing wasted energy. The session is diagnostic and practical, with feedback based on how you actually move on the ice.

This clinic can help make steep ice feel more controlled and less exhausting. It is a high impact option if you want to climb harder pitches, prepare for lead climbing, or build confidence on bigger ice routes.

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Includes

The Steep Ice Technique Clinic is focused coaching for climbers who want to move better on vertical and sustained ice. It is best for people who can already climb ice but feel inefficient, pumped, or insecure on steeper terrain.

Your guide will work on tool placements, footwork, body position, rests, sequencing, and reducing wasted energy. The session is diagnostic and practical, with feedback based on how you actually move on the ice.

This clinic can help make steep ice feel more controlled and less exhausting. It is a high impact option if you want to climb harder pitches, prepare for lead climbing, or build confidence on bigger ice routes.

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 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

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

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.

Two climbers swing in tandem following an ice climb in Lake City

Ice Intensive II Progression Class

Various

From $449

3 days

Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Two climbers swing in tandem following an ice climb in Lake City

Ice Intensive II Progression Class

Various

From $449

3 days

Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Two climbers swing in tandem following an ice climb in Lake City

Ice Intensive II Progression Class

Various

From $449

3 days

Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber in mixed cave surrounded by ice looks for their next foothold

Mixed Climbing Technique Clinic

Various

From $296

4-8 hrs

Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber in mixed cave surrounded by ice looks for their next foothold

Mixed Climbing Technique Clinic

Various

From $296

4-8 hrs

Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber in mixed cave surrounded by ice looks for their next foothold

Mixed Climbing Technique Clinic

Various

From $296

4-8 hrs

Difficult

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climbers assess an anchor at the top of their ice route in a multipitch ice climbing class

Multipitch Ice Climbing Skills Class

Various

From $296

4-8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climbers assess an anchor at the top of their ice route in a multipitch ice climbing class

Multipitch Ice Climbing Skills Class

Various

From $296

4-8 hrs

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climbers assess an anchor at the top of their ice route in a multipitch ice climbing class

Multipitch Ice Climbing Skills Class

Various

From $296

4-8 hrs

Moderate

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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