The Winter Alpine Intensive differs from the Spring Alpine Intensive by adding the avalanche and other winter travel skills common to winter alpine conditions. Covering snow travel, route-finding, and a comprehensive introduction to avalanche skills, this course prepares climbers for serious winter objectives.

The Winter Alpine Intensive differs from the Spring Alpine Intensive by adding the avalanche and other winter travel skills common to winter alpine conditions. Covering snow travel, route-finding, and a comprehensive introduction to avalanche skills, this course prepares climbers for serious winter objectives.

Quick Facts

Location:

Variuos

Variuos

Variuos

Prime Season:

Winter

Winter

Winter

Duration:

4 days

4 days

Itinerary Type:

Group

Group

Skill Level:

Moderate

Moderate

Price:

From $1125

From $1125

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Inclusions

The Winter Alpine Intensive is a mountaineering course for climbers preparing for cold, snowy, and more serious winter objectives. It builds on basic alpine skills and adds the complexity of winter travel and avalanche terrain.

The course covers snow movement, winter route finding, cold weather layering and camping systems, avalanche fundamentals, terrain assessment, and mountain decision making. Guides connect technical skills to the realities of changing winter conditions.

This intensive is a strong fit if your goals include Colorado winter 14ers, Alaskan expeditions or just more committing alpine routes in winter conditions. It helps you prepare with better systems, planning habits, and field judgment.

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Inclusions

The Winter Alpine Intensive is a mountaineering course for climbers preparing for cold, snowy, and more serious winter objectives. It builds on basic alpine skills and adds the complexity of winter travel and avalanche terrain.

The course covers snow movement, winter route finding, cold weather layering and camping systems, avalanche fundamentals, terrain assessment, and mountain decision making. Guides connect technical skills to the realities of changing winter conditions.

This intensive is a strong fit if your goals include Colorado winter 14ers, Alaskan expeditions or just more committing alpine routes in winter conditions. It helps you prepare with better systems, planning habits, and field judgment.

Overview

Itinerary

Pricing

FAQ

Includes

The Winter Alpine Intensive is a mountaineering course for climbers preparing for cold, snowy, and more serious winter objectives. It builds on basic alpine skills and adds the complexity of winter travel and avalanche terrain.

The course covers snow movement, winter route finding, cold weather layering and camping systems, avalanche fundamentals, terrain assessment, and mountain decision making. Guides connect technical skills to the realities of changing winter conditions.

This intensive is a strong fit if your goals include Colorado winter 14ers, Alaskan expeditions or just more committing alpine routes in winter conditions. It helps you prepare with better systems, planning habits, and field judgment.

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 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

Climbers rest on a lower angle section of a ridge on the way to Blanca Peak.

Sangre De Cristos

Various

From $279

Extreme, Multi-Day

Easy-Extreme

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climbers rest on a lower angle section of a ridge on the way to Blanca Peak.

Sangre De Cristos

Various

From $279

Extreme, Multi-Day

Easy-Extreme

Rock

Rock

Rock

Mountaineer in the San Juans plunges their ice ax on a long snowfield during a guided trip

San Juan Mountains

Various

From $279

Half, Regular, Full, Extreme, Multi-Day

Easy-Extreme

Rock

Rock

Rock

Mountaineer in the San Juans plunges their ice ax on a long snowfield during a guided trip

San Juan Mountains

Various

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.

Climber stands on top of ridge in Garden of the Gods with park opening up behind

Rock Climbing 201 Adult Camp

Various

From $449

3 days

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber stands on top of ridge in Garden of the Gods with park opening up behind

Rock Climbing 201 Adult Camp

Various

From $449

3 days

Moderate

Rock

Rock

Rock

Climber stands on top of ridge in Garden of the Gods with park opening up behind

Rock Climbing 201 Adult Camp

Various

From $449

3 days

Moderate

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

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 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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C/S, CO

80918

596 S. Carr St.

Denver, CO

80226

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