It is suggested that you maintain a good level of physical fitness. Come dressed appropriately with warm layers for moderate physical exertion in cool and wintry weather and good winter walking boots. Participants will travel through the winter backcountry. Toiletries, Personal first-aid kit: for your personal meds/needs.Sunscreen and lip balm: water/sweat-proof.Neck Gaiter or Balaclava: optional, but nice to have.Gloves: a pair of heavy gloves and a pair of medium weight gloves.Hard or Soft shell jacket: waterproof and breathable, no or little insulation.Insulated vest or jacket : down or synthetic.Hard Shell or Softshell pants: A pair with side vents are best.Base layers: Synthetic, wool or silk bottom, underwear and top.You and your party will climb frozen waterfall ice. The Day - Meet your guide at our shop or at a pre-determined location. We can arrange to set you up the morning of at 8:30 am at Aspen Highlands shop or the night before between 3:00-5:30 pm. You will be provided with all the technical ice climbing equipment necessary (boots, crampons, harness, helmet). Prep- Your guide will contact you the day before at the voice number you give us to discuss appropriate terrain for you and to confirm a meeting place and start time. Includes: AMGA trained/certified mountain guide, use of all technical ice climbing equipment including boots, ice crampons, harness, helmet, ice tools, ropes, etc. Location: The guide will be in touch with you the day before to determine your meeting place.įitness Level: All tours are custom and suited for your physical ability and needs. 8:30 am - 3:30 pm | Short Day Tour - Approx.
ICE CLIMBER WORKOUT FULL
Our AMGA trained/certified mountain guides are experience alpinists that guide both ice and mixed-ice climbing routes please contact us via phone at 97 or email/form to determine the best date for you or to request more information.ĭuration: Full Day Tour - Approx.
We also guide moderate to steep ice curtains in Rifle, CO. From WI 2 to WI 5, and M2 to M10, rim to canyon, most have easy access and are just minutes from the car.Ĭlassic Routes of Redstone include Avacado Gully - WI 3+ M3, Redstone Pillar - WI 3+, Marble Falls - WI 4, The Drool - WI5, and the long and rambling Dancing in the Moonlight - WI3.
Ample snowfall and year-round waterfalls that freeze solid from November through March make the hamlet an ice and mixed climber's get away with abundant routes. Deep in the heart of the Rockies, the small Victorian town of Redstone, Colorado lies beneath soaring sandstone cliffs. We will introduce you to two-tool ice climbing techniques. You will spend the day gaining a basic understanding of safety measures, tool placement, body positioning, belaying, and proper lowering techniques.įor the more experienced climber: consider a guided day of ice climbing in Redstone. Imagine ascending a frozen waterfall, swinging an ice tool into a bulge of blue ice, then placing your ice crampon onto a delicate shelf in a curtain of chandelier ice.įor beginners: ice climbing is a unique and fun experience with an Aspen Expeditions guide using technical ice tools and crampons to climb frozen waterfalls on a safe top-rope can be a real thrill! Minutes from downtown Aspen, along the Rio Grande Trail, is an ideal area for the first time ice climber.