Friday Night Ice Climbing at Front Range Climbing, Lake George

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Difficulty

moderate

Duration

4 hours

Fitness Level

Participants should have moderate physical fitness due to technical climbing and exposure to cold conditions.

Overview

Take on frozen granite walls under expert guidance at Front Range Climbing Company’s signature Friday Night Ice sessions near Lake George, Colorado. This exclusive program unlocks the South Platte Ice Wall’s top 10 routes for all levels of climbers.

Lake George, Colorado

Friday Night Ice

$40/climber | Fridays 4:30-8:30 p.m. | Limited availability, fills up fast!

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Date

Fri, Oct 24

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About This Adventure

Experience the thrill of Friday Night Ice at the South Platte Ice Wall, the premier ice park near Lake George. Designed by climbers for climbers, tackle 10 unique routes of varying difficulty. With expert guidance and a limited group size, this is a perfect opportunity for both new and seasoned climbers.

Welcome to Friday Night Ice at the South Platte Ice Wall!

The closest ice park to the Front Range. Located in Eleven Mile Canyon, near Lake George.

45 Miles from Colorado Springs and 100 Miles from Denver.

Friday Night Ice was designed by local climbers for climbers.
If you are BRAND NEW to climbing (ice or rock), our guided private climbs are for you
All CLIMBERS MUST KNOW HOW TO TOP ROPE BELAY AND TIE-IN PROPERLY. Front Range Guides will be on hand to check-in climbers, administer belay test and safety.
Take a swing at 10 unique routes of varying difficulty.
Limited to 24 climbers, $40/ climber, book online to reserve your spot (no walk-ups).
Ropes on routes will be provided (Limited assortment of boots, crampons and ice tools available for rent).
Call 719.632.5822 for questions.

Adventure Tips

Know Your Climbing Basics

Participants must be proficient in top rope belaying and knot tying before attending Friday Night Ice sessions.

Reserve Your Spot Early

Limited to 24 climbers per session, bookings fill quickly—no walk-ups accepted.

Bring Your Own Gear or Rent

While ropes are provided, climbers should bring ice tools and crampons or rent them on-site if needed.

Dress for Variable Winter Conditions

Layering is critical, as canyon temperatures drop sharply after sunset during sessions.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Mule deer often spotted browsing nearby pine forests
Mountain bluebirds occasionally darting through winter skies

History

Eleven Mile Canyon was historically used by early Colorado settlers and miners traveling west; its rugged terrain now draws adventurers year-round.

Conservation

Front Range Climbing Company promotes Leave No Trace ethics, encouraging climbers to minimize impact on fragile ice formations and surrounding ecosystems.