Intermediate Ice Climbing

All ages 12 and up

Vail Ice provides some of the best climbing in Colorado. The East Vail ice falls, well-known for their accessibility and history in ice and mixed climbing, appeal to beginner, intermediate and advanced climbers the world over.

If you’re ready to challenge yourself on intermediate terrain, this course is a great way to advance your skills in climbing, belaying, gear knowledge, establishing anchors, and perhaps even leading.

We’ll teach you how to use more efficient climbing posture and technique, creating ease in both your style and your experience of the route. Climbing options include ice curtains, pillars, dry tool routes and mixed routes of varying difficulty.

Fair warning: after this one, you’ll never want to put your ice tools down!

Potential Topics

• A brief review of the basics
• Climbing technique and body posture, including rest techniques for more efficient climbing
• Intermediate gear use – specialized tools, belaying methods, anchors, etc.
• Existing and new top anchors
• Techniques for reducing risk
• Rappelling methods
• Ice protection overview
• Multi-pitching overview
• Potential mock lead climbing

Private courses are offered daily. A private guide and all the technical ice climbing gear you will need (ice tools, crampons, ice climbing boots, belay equipment, ropes, helmets and harnesses) are included.

Booking & Availability
Ready to embark on your winter adventure? We’re excited to guide you on your Intermediate Ice Climbing journey. Reserve your spot through the calendar below, or for more information, call us at (970) 949-9111 or visit our contact page.

If you don’t see enough availability for your group, give us a call—our team can often accommodate larger groups or special requests with flexibility. Let’s get you out in the snow!