Half-Day Ice Climbing: Unique Telluride Adventure

In case you’re on a ski holiday and eager to vary your routine, ice climbing represents an ideal new experience. Undertaking this adventure with a guide allows you to step out of your familiar surrounds and try something perhaps vastly distinct from any previous endeavours.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ames - Mountain Trip’s Half-Day Ice Climbing adventure in Telluride provides an incredible ice climbing experience ideal for beginners and families of all ages. Participants will be accompanied by our AMGA certified or trained guides, who will teach the fundamentals of ice climbing on excellent ice flows around Telluride.
What's Included
  • All technical gear for ice climbing, including boots, crampons, ice tools, harness, and helmet.
What's Not Included
  • Guide gratuity
  • Personal clothing
  • Snacks
Location
151 S Willow St
South Willow Street
Your guide will be in touch with you before your trip about specific meeting instructions.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Anthony_m
Mar 22, 2026
Best Unique experience in Telluride - Wow, the half day ice climbing experience was amazing in every way! Our family of 4 (me-50, my wife-49, and two boys-13/11) all loved it and made it to the top. Our guide (John) was great. He reached out the day before to walk us through the day, what to bring and what to expect. He then picked us up at the house we were renting which was very convenient. A short 20 minute ride later, we were at the trail head for a 15 minute hike to the box canyon where we climbed. John was patient and gave us some great instructions before having each of us complete a short practice session. Each person takes a turn climbing individually and it’s amazing that you can go from never having swung an ice pick or wearing crampons to doing both while scaling an ice wall. It was an amazing experience made better by a great guide (John) and I’m so glad we tried this. Highly recommend!
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Yvonne_r
Jan 1, 2026
Wonderful outing with an... - Wonderful outing with an awesome guide, Taka. Beautiful canyon and such an amazing experience. Ice climbing definitely tests your nerve but so rewarding to do!
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811chadp
Mar 26, 2024
Great Ice Climb! - We had an absolutely amazing experience with mountain trip guides. We did a half day ice climbing lesson. I was with my two boys ages 15 and 11. Our guide was Carly who was incredible. In just a short period of time she had us climbing with ease. It was extremely safe and comfortable. Her knowledge is outstanding as is Todd and the rest of the crew. If you are looking for an activity to do one afternoon if you are not skiing, I would absolutely recommend this. It is such a unique adventure, and one that we will be back to do again.
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O2031vtlisam
Mar 7, 2024
Excellent fun. - Marcus our guide was wonderful. We had a great time and now can’t wait to do more ice climbing and rock climbing with mountain trips!
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44elleng
Feb 17, 2024
Bucket List - Chicks with Picks - This was a bucket list item for many of us and we were a tad apprehensive. Carly our guide was fabulous. Her calm demeanor and clear instruction helped us to scale the ice. This was a wonderful experience that we will do again.
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Stay08524444327
Feb 15, 2024
Ice Climbing Telluride - Mountain Trip is hands down one of the best guide services I have ever used. Our guide Carly was absolutely awesome. I can’t wait to book my next adventure with them the next time I’m in Telluride.
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Jane_p
Mar 27, 2023
DO IT! - Awesome time! So recommended for anyone traveling. It is such a new and fun experience. Steven, our guide, was also such a delight to meet and talk with. He made sure we were always comfortable and taught us so much about this CO region and the world of ice climbing. It was a fun experience and really unforgettable.
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Pam_r
Feb 15, 2023
Had a great time and our guide was excellent. - Our guide Bobby was the best. Great teacher and so knowledgeable about the area and ice climbing. Would love to try it again.
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Dmontesanti
Mar 17, 2022
Ouray ice climbing, another great day with mountain trip!! - My son and I have shared many adventures over the years with the team at mountain trip. Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, and the Alaskan range to name just a few. Every trip has been exciting, fulfilling (some arguably life changing), and done with the utmost professionalism and safety. Our recent trip to Ouray to ice-climb "the fingers" in the gorge was no exception. Jesse, our guide, and friend, was excellent. He went over the basics we knew and taught us plenty we didn't. Just as we "mastered" one climb he had us on to the next more challenging run. It was an overall great day with photos and memories to last! We have been long term clients and wouldn't climb, trek, back country ski, or summit anything without the mountain team trip with us!
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Dougl968
Mar 16, 2022
Ice Climbing - amazing experience!!! - Mountain Trip took us on an ice climbing adventure, and it was AMAZING!! My teenage daughter and I went with some friends, and we felt 100% safe and had a blast. It was a truly memorable experience. Our guides, Harrison and Grant, are top notch. GO DO IT!! You'll never forget it.
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