Ages 8+ • Up to 8 People • 8 Hours
Conquer steep snow and avalanche hazards near Colorado Springs with expert-led, small-group instruction. This 3-day camp builds skills, confidence, and safety in no-fall winter terrain.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
8 hours per day over 3 days
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good physical condition, comfortable with uphill travel and technical snow techniques.
Wildlife
History
The Colorado Rockies have a legacy of avalanche research that has shaped modern backcountry safety, with key developments emerging from local mountain rescue teams.
Conservation
The instruction emphasizes low-impact travel and responsible backcountry ethics to protect fragile alpine ecosystems from overuse and disturbance.
Colorado Climbing Company
Ages 8+ • Up to 8 People • 8 Hours
Colorado Climbing Company runs guided climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, and backcountry skiing trips and instructional courses across Colorado and in select national parks. The company’s offerings include introductory classes like Introduction to Rock Climbing and Gym to Crag, technical courses such as Learn to Lead Sport Climb Outdoors and Learn to Lead Traditional Climbs, and advanced seminars including Steep Ice and Mixed Technique and Climbing 301 — Climbing Big Things.
Trips span diverse Colorado areas and beyond, with options in Rocky Mountain National Park, Silverton, Lake City, Ouray, Denver/Golden, Boulder/Estes Park, Telluride, Gunnison, Grand Junction, and San Juan ranges. Seasonal programming covers ice climbing at venues like Lake City Ice Park and guided backcountry ski and splitboard touring in Silverton and the Alpine Loop near Lake City. Offerings range from half-day guided ice climbs to multi-day alpine ascents and expedition preparation courses.
Participants can choose guided experiences or technical instruction tailored to levels from beginner to advanced. Course titles and guided day trips reflect explicit instruction and guided formats, including avalanche and glacier-focused topics such as Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel and Private Custom Avalanche Instructions. Colorado Climbing Company presents a wide catalog of site-specific classic climbs, ski descents, and intensive seminars to support skill development and safe mountain travel.
Locations
Statewide (CO)
From Front Range to San Juans
Activities
Climbing & Skiing
Rock, ice, alpine, backcountry
Trip Types
Guided & Courses
Half-day to multi-day options
Availability
Year-round
Seasonal ice and snow offerings
Choose a course or guided trip across Colorado — from half-day climbs to multi-day alpine and backcountry adventures. Reserve a date to secure an experienced guided format.
Check Avalanche Forecasts Daily
Always review current avalanche conditions before heading into the backcountry to plan your route accordingly.
Practice Beacon Drills
Regularly test your avalanche beacon skills with your group to ensure quick response in emergencies.
Layer Properly for Variable Conditions
Wear moisture-wicking layers plus insulated outerwear to adapt to changing cold and wind throughout the day.
Carry Essential Safety Gear
Bring shovel, probe, transceiver, and first aid kit every time you venture onto steep snow slopes.
Avalanche Transceiver
Vital for locating buried avalanche victims and critical for safety in steep snow terrain.
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Probe
Used in conjunction with a transceiver and shovel for precise victim location in an avalanche.
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Shovel
Essential for digging out avalanche victims or managing snow in rescue scenarios.
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Insulated Waterproof Jacket
Keeps you warm and dry during long hours in variable alpine weather.
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