Ice Climbing
Are you interested in trading rock climbing shoes for ice climbing boots? Let Kling Mountain Guides facilitate this. Due to current permit restrictions, KMG currently can not take you ice climbing. Our great friends at Peak Mountain Guides near Ouray Colorado can though.
PMG owner and lead guide Guide Matt Wade works as an employee of American Alpine Institute to offer ice climbing programs in the Ouray Ice Park and surrounding San Juan Mountains. From introductory weekend ice climbing classes in the Ice Park to challenging multi-pitch climbs in the backcountry, Matt can design programs to help you build your skills for a lifetime of enjoyment on the ice. He has spent many seasons teaching ice climbing around Ouray and the San Juan Mountains. Matt has a refined knowledge of the techniques for efficient movement and a strong aptitude for teaching those techniques to you.
After spending time with PMG and Matt on the ice you will have a complete understanding of how to swing the tools, kick the crampons, position your body for balance and control, and progress smoothly up the ice with grace and poise! You'll also have a blast experiencing this outstanding winter sport! For those seeking advanced skills, Matt will make sure you gain techniques for your continued improvement such as lead climbing, anchor building, and multi-pitch climbing systems for the backcountry.
With many seasons of teaching ice climbing, as well as personal ascents of some of the most challenging multi-pitch ice climbs in the surrounding backcountry, Matt has the experience and training to help you enjoy this sport and improve your skills.
