Martha’s Couloir is a classic snow climb on Mount Lady Washington in Rocky Mountain National Park, the peak just northeast of Longs Peak. The couloir offers a long, steady line of steep snow with big views of Longs Peak’s East Face, making it one of the best introductions to alpine snow climbing in Colorado.

Because it is less technical than routes like Dreamweaver, Martha’s is a great bridge between learning snow skills and climbing bigger alpine objectives. You will practice efficient crampon and ice axe technique on real terrain, and guides help you understand how snow conditions and timing shape a safe day in the mountains.

Conditions drive everything on this route. Snow firmness, wind loading, and avalanche danger decide whether we climb, and spring freeze cycles usually offer the best windows. We handle permits and timed entry in the park so you can focus on the climb.