Looking to conquer Colorado’s winter peaks? The Winter Alpine Skills Intensive by Colorado Climbing Company is your key to mastering snow and ice climbing with expert guides in breathtaking mountain terrain.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
4 days
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good physical condition and comfortable with strenuous outdoor activity.
Wildlife
History
The Colorado Rockies have been a hub for mountaineering since the early 20th century, with many legendary ascents originating from this region.
Conservation
The Colorado Climbing Company promotes Leave No Trace principles, ensuring minimal impact on this pristine environment.
Colorado Climbing Company
Looking to conquer Colorado’s winter peaks? The Winter Alpine Skills Intensive by Colorado Climbing Company is your key to mastering snow and ice climbing with expert guides in breathtaking mountain terrain.
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.
Dress in layered clothing
Wear moisture-wicking base layers, insulating mid-layers, and waterproof outer layers to stay comfortable in varying winter conditions.
Check avalanche forecasts daily
Always stay updated on local avalanche conditions to ensure safety during backcountry travel.
Bring reliable avalanche safety gear
Carry a beacon, probe, and shovel at all times during the course, and know how to use them effectively.
Practice Leave No Trace principles
Help preserve Colorado’s pristine environment by minimizing your impact on wildlands.
Technical mountaineering boots
Insulated, waterproof boots designed for snow and ice provide the necessary grip and warmth.
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Climbing harness and crampons
Vital for safe movement on icy or snow-covered terrain.
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Layered clothing system
Includes moisture-wicking base layers, insulating layers, and waterproof outer shells.
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Avalanche safety equipment
Beacon, probe, and shovel are critical for safety during backcountry travel.
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