ICE Climbing

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Male following an ice climb in the Ouray Ice Park Pic O' Vic Area

Ouray Ice Park Ice climbing

Whether you're looking for a relaxed day out on ice or focused coaching toward a goal, Moxie’s got you covered.

LOCATION: Ouray, Colorado
DATES: Generally Late December - March

  • 1:1 $730pp
    2:1 $512pp
    3:1 $390pp
    4:1 $365pp
    Pending objective- up to 8 people per trip (requires 2 guides)

    Mountain adventures for all isn’t just a tagline—it’s our commitment. Moxie offers scholarships to help make guiding and instruction more accessible.

  • Introductory to Expert
    Climbing Grades: WI2 to WI5

  • Full Day (up to 8 hours)

  • Ouray’s world-famous Ouray Ice Park offers a huge variety of terrain that’s well suited for climbers of all levels. Whether you’re swinging tools for the first time on a visit to Telluride or Ouray, or refining steep ice technique, your day will be fully customized to meet your goals. Depending on your experience and interests, we can focus on topics such as movement skills, top-rope and lead belaying, ice screw placement and anchor building, multi-pitch systems, or the mental game of ice climbing.

    Give ice climbing a whirl or build your skill set for single or multi-pitch ice climbs in Silverton, Telluride, Alaska, and beyond. An IFMGA Mountain Guide will tailor the day to suit you or your crew. All abilities, ages, body sizes, and fitness levels are welcome.

  • Included

    • Guided ice climbing by IFMGA Mountain Guides

    • Customizable guest to guide ratio 

    • Climbing harness, helmet, ice tools, crampons

    • Group climbing equipment (ropes, anchor material, ice protection)

    • OIP user fees

    • $10/pp of rent paid to the Boys and Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe

    Not Included

    • Personal snacks/food

    • Personal climbing clothing and equipment per the equipment list

    • Ice Climbing Boots (rent locally at Ouray Mountain Sports)

    • Travel and rescue insurance (highly recommended!)

    • Lodging in Colorado

    • Transportation to/from/in Colorado

    • Customary guide gratuity

    • Ouray Ice Park Membership (encouraged to support the OIP and required to gain early entry to the park)

    • Incurred costs by leaving a trip early

    • Incurred costs as a result of force majeure

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Ice climber climbing ice in the Lake City Ice Park

Lake City Ice Park Ice climbing

Hone or build your ice climbing skills and movement in the quaint Lake City Ice Park.

LOCATION: Lake City, Colorado
DATES: Generally December - March

  • Email or call for more info and to set up a trip!

  • Introductory to Expert
    Climbing Grades: WI2 to WI5

  • Custom based on your preferences and goals!

  • The Lake City Ice Park is well suited for climbers of all levels. Whether you’re swinging tools for the first time, on a Colorado ice climbing trip, or refining steep ice technique, your day(s) will be fully customized to meet your goals. There’s even night climbing!

    Depending on your experience and interests, we can focus on topics such as movement skills, top-rope and lead belaying, ice screw placement and anchor building, multi-pitch systems, or the mental game of ice climbing.

    Give ice climbing a whirl or build your skill set for single or multi-pitch ice climbs in Silverton, Telluride, Alaska, and beyond. An IFMGA Mountain Guide will tailor the day to suit you or your crew. All abilities, ages, body sizes, and fitness levels are welcome.

  • Included

    • Guided ice climbing by IFMGA Mountain Guides

    • Customizable guest to guide ratio 

    • Climbing harness, helmet, ice tools, crampons

    • Group climbing equipment (ropes, anchor material, ice protection)

    • Land use fees

    • $10/pp of rent paid to the Boys and Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe

    Not Included

    • Personal snacks/food

    • Personal climbing clothing and equipment per the equipment list

    • Ice Climbing Boots (rent locally at San Juan Soda Co.)

    • Travel and rescue insurance (highly recommended!)

    • Lodging in Colorado

    • Transportation to/from/in Colorado

    • Customary guide gratuity

    • Lake City Ice Park donation (encouraged to support the Ice Park)

    • Incurred costs by leaving a trip early

    • Incurred costs as a result of force majeure

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Ice climber following a multi-pitch ice route in Eureka in a blue Mammut jacket

Silverton Backcountry Ice Climbing

Whether it’s your first multi-pitch, a classic climb, or you're looking to refine your systems, come climb iconic Silverton ice routes with an expert guide.

LOCATION: Silverton & Eureka, Colorado
DATES: Generally Late November - March

  • 1:1 $730pp
    2:1 $512pp

    Mountain adventures for all isn’t just a tagline—it’s our commitment. Moxie offers scholarships to help make guiding and instruction more accessible.

  • Beginner to Expert
    Climbing Grades: WI2+ to WI5

  • Full Day (up to 8 hours)

  • Silverton’s backcountry is home to some of the most renowned ice routes in the San Juan Mountains including Stairway to Heaven, Whorehouse Hoses, Second Gully, Goldrush, and many more. Whether you're looking to tackle your first multi-pitch climb or refine movement, transitions, and technical systems on big terrain, this day is designed around your goals.

    Whether you want to climb a classic, learn to lead, or sharpen your backcountry systems. Moxie’s IFMGA Mountain Guides know these zones intimately and will shape the day to suit your experience level and goals.

  • Included

    • Guided ice climbing by IFMGA Mountain Guides

    • Customizable guest to guide ratio 

    • Climbing harness, helmet, ice tools, crampons

    • Group climbing equipment (ropes, anchor material, ice protection)

    • OIP user fees

    • $10/pp of rent paid to the Boys and Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe

    Not Included

    • Personal snacks/food

    • Personal climbing clothing and equipment per the equipment list

    • Ice Climbing Boots (rent locally at Ouray Mountain Sports)

    • Travel and rescue insurance (highly recommended!)

    • Lodging in Colorado

    • Transportation to/from/in Colorado

    • Customary guide gratuity

    • Incurred costs by leaving a trip early

    • Incurred costs as a result of force majeure

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People ice climbing on a frozen waterfall in the snowy Silverton backcountry

Custom Backcountry Ice Climbing Adventure

Let’s dream up an ice climbing adventure in places like Ouray and Silverton, CO to Alaska to Iceland.

LOCATION: Wherever your dream adventure takes us
DATES: Custom Dates, Year Round

  • TBD

    Pricing will vary based on the destination and itinerary.

  • Introductory to Expert

  • Trip length is dependent on your goals and trip location.

  • Build your custom ice adventure with Moxie. Want to swing tools for the first time? Hoping to refine your steep ice technique? Dreaming of legendary multi-pitch routes in remote corners of the world?

    Our IFMGA Mountain Guides bring the technical expertise, terrain knowledge, and inclusive approach to craft an experience that fits your goals, style, and pace. We work through authorized permittees and guide in unforgettable ice destinations such as:

    • Ouray, CO

    • Silverton & Eureka, Colorado

    • Telluride, Colorado

    • Vail, CO

    • Rocky Mountain National Park, CO

    • Cooke City, Montana

    • Hyalite Canyon, Montana

    • North Conway, New Hampshire

    • Alaska Range, AK

    • Canadian Rockies

    • Norway

    • Iceland

    • Kyrgyzstan

    From roadside classics to remote frozen amphitheaters, we’ll work with you to design and organize an ice climbing adventure that’s truly your own.

    Note: Moxie holds permits as listed on our website and works in partnership with guide services that are trusted, authorized concessionaires and permittees of land agencies throughout the world.

  • Inclusions will vary based on the destination and itinerary.

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