ice climbing

courses

women in grey patagonia jacket learning ice climbing from a climbing guide

Ouray Ice Park: 3-Day Ice Climbing Independence Course

From your first swings to self-sufficiency, this three-day course will help you grow your skills and competence on ice.

FOR: Everyone Welcome- No Jerks Allowed
LOCATION: Ouray Ice Park, Colorado
COURSE DATE: 25/26 Winter Dates- TBA Soon

  • $1185 pp

    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

  • 3 Days

  • All Levels Welcome
    Join us for three days of ice climbing in the Ouray Ice Park. In this course we’ll focus on building the competence you need to start climbing more independently or pursue bigger objectives around your neck of the woods, Telluride, Silverton, Alaska, and beyond. Whether you're just getting started or refining your systems, we’ll focus on foundational techniques, technical ropework, and partnership building—all tailored to your personal goals.

    Why Three Days?
    More time means more reps, more learning, and more trust, in your technical systems, ice movement and your partners. You’ll leave with a stronger foundation, new belaytionships, and the skills to begin climbing more independently.

    Why Moxie?

    Moxie guides are not just AMGA/IFMGA Mountain Guides—they’re world-class educators. We break down big concepts into digestible progressions and create a welcoming, low-pressure learning environment.

    All abilities and body sizes are welcome. NJA (No Jerks Allowed). (Min 3, Max 8 Climbers)

  • Included

    • 3 days of guided ice climbing by IFMGA Mountain Guides

    • 4:1 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 (if you don’t own them let us know- we might be able to round some up!)

    • 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

women in pink arc'teryx jacket top roping ice in Ouray Ice Park

Ouray Ice Park: 2-Day Ice Climbing Course

A 2-day course in the Ouray Ice Park for ice climbers of all abilities- learn to ice climb, improve your climbing movement, and level up your technical skills.

FOR: Everyone Welcome- No Jerks Allowed
LOCATION: Ouray Ice Park, Colorado
COURSE DATE: 25/26 Winter Dates- TBA Soon

  • $790 pp

    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

  • 2 days

  • Join us for two days of ice climbing in the Ouray Ice Park. 

    New to Ice?
    Never swung tools or kicked crampons into ice? We’ve got you. You’ll learn how to stay warm (yes, it’s a skill!), move efficiently on ice, and manage basic rope systems. 

    Got Experience?
    Already ice savvy? Let’s sharpen your skills. We’ll tailor our time together to your goals. We can dive into steep ice movement, anchor building, top belays, and more.

    Why Moxie?
    Moxie guides are not just expert climbers—they’re world-class educators. We break down big concepts into digestible progressions and create a welcoming, low-pressure learning environment. Come learn, climb, and connect. 

    All abilities and body sizes are welcome. NJA (No Jerks Allowed). (Min 3, Max 8 climbers)

  • Included

    • 2 days of guided ice climbing by IFMGA Mountain Guides

    • 4:1 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 (if you don’t own them let us know- we might be able to round some up!)

    • 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