Ice Climbing Courses

Our group instructional ice climbing courses are fixed date courses allowing individuals to gain the instruction they need without the expense of a private guide. Over the past decade San Juan Mountain Guides, LLC has developed a great curriculum for developing efficient and elegant ice climbers. We are excited to now be able to pass on our knowledge to groups of motivated ice climbers.

Listed below are the available beginner and intermediate and expert ice climbing courses for the 2009 / 2010 Winter ice climbing season. All ice climbing equipment is included in our courses.

2-Day Basic Ice Climbing Course
Basic Ice Climbing course costs $320, 2 days -Saturday and Sunday, maximum ratio 4:1- All ice climbing equipment is included.
Start dates: 12/19/09, 12/26/09, 12/30/09 (Wed/Thurs), 1/2/10, 1/16/10, 1/23/10, 1/30/10, 2/6/10, 2/13/10, 2/20/10, 2/27/10, 3/6/10, 3/13/09. Book Now

2 Day Intermediate Ice Climbing Course
Intermediate Ice Climbing Course costs $360, 2 days Saturday Sunday, maximum ratio 3:1- All ice climbing equipment is included.
Start dates: 12/28/09, 1/16/10, 2/20/10, and 3/6/10 Book Now

5 Day Expert's Ice Climbing Seminar
5 Day Expert's Ice Climbing Seminar costs $1100, December 27 - 31, 2009 and February 24 - 28, 2010. All ice climbing equipment is included. Book Now

I wanted to let you let you know about our recent trip to Ouray.We have used San Juan Mountain Guides every year since 2001 for our ice climbing adventures at the Ice Park and in the surrounding backcountry areas.This was our first year at the Ice Festival and what a great time it was! We know that every year SJMG will teach us and test us on the best climbs in the area.Thank you and your staff for everything and we look forward to seeing you guys next January.

Gary Bauer, Louisburg, KS