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Backcountry Ice Climbing

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Overview

Experience the thrill of backcountry ice climbing with Mountain Trip, where adventure meets expertise in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. Since 1973, our AMGA certified or trained guides have delivered personalized experiences for all skill levels, blending education and fun. Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn or an advanced climber seeking a challenge, our tailored trips deliver excitement and growth.

Explore stunning ice flows and formations in remote backcountry settings near Ouray, Silverton, and Telluride, with routes customized to your goals. Our guides provide expert instruction on essential ice climbing techniques, safety protocols, and alpine skills to help you build confidence and master single- and multi-pitch ice climbs.

With all technical gear provided, you can focus on the climb. Backed by more than 50 years of experience and a passion for adventure, Mountain Trip offers an unforgettable backcountry ice climbing experience. Book today!

What's Included

  • All technical gear for ice climbing, including boots, crampons, ice tools, harness and helmet.
  • Lunch
  • Personal clothing
  • Guide gratuity
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Meeting and Pickup

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Transportation is available only upon request.

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Main Street
Ouray, CO 81427, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Mountain Trip’s guided Backcountry Ice Climbing adventures offer an exhilarating experience in the San Juan Mountains near Ouray, Silverton, and Telluride. Since 1973, our AMGA certified or trained guides have provided personalized trips for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced climbers.

What to expect:
• Tailored climbing: Customized routes to match your skill level and goals.
• Expert instruction: Learn ice climbing techniques and alpine skills.
• Diverse terrain: Explore ice routes in remote backcountry locations.
• Provided gear: Includes boots, crampons, ice tools, harness and helmet.

Why Mountain Trip?
• 50+ Years of expertise: Trusted for local knowledge and skill.
• Accreditation: Mountain Trip is an accredited business of the American Mountain Guiding Association (AMGA).
• Passion for adventure: We create unforgettable, personalized climbing experiences.

Discover the beauty, challenge, and thrill of backcountry ice climbing with Mountain Trip. Book today to begin your adventure!

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Backcountry Ice Climbing?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Backcountry Ice Climbing?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • All technical gear for ice climbing, including boots, crampons, ice tools, harness and helmet.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Personal clothing.
  • Guide gratuity.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 8..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Backcountry Ice Climbing is as follows:

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Backcountry Ice Climbing will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • All technical gear for ice climbing, including boots, crampons, ice tools, harness and helmet.
  • Lunch
  • Personal clothing
  • Guide gratuity

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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