Experience the ultimate thrill of multi-pitch ice climbing with our expert guides. Take on vertical ascents and book now for an unforgettable adventure!
Season
Winter
Skill Level
Intermediate and advanced
Duration
8 Hours
Group Size
1 - 2 People
Multi-pitch ice climbing with an AMGA certified alpine guide is an experience of a lifetime. Our expert guides will take you on a journey up vertical walls of ice, where you'll be immersed in a breathtaking winter wonderland. They'll show you how to use ice tools, crampons, and ropes safely, as you ascend through multiple pitches. Our guides have extensive knowledge of the terrain, ensuring the best possible experience.
Our AMGA-certified guides are highly trained professionals who have the experience and expertise necessary to help you achieve your goals. They'll provide you with the necessary equipment, and teach you techniques for ice climbing. They'll help you navigate tricky sections of the climb, and give you pointers on how to move efficiently and effectively. With their guidance, you'll be able to experience the thrill of multi-pitch ice climbing in an as safe and controlled environment as possible.
Overall, multi-pitch ice climbing with an AMGA-certified alpine guide is an unforgettable adventure that offers both challenge and reward. With our experienced guides, you'll be able to push your limits and achieve your goals, all while taking in the stunning beauty of winter landscapes. Book your trip today and experience the thrill of multi-pitch ice climbing with the best in the business.
Max Lurie - Alpine to the Max
With a degree in environmental science and a focus on glaciology, Max’s deep understanding of mountain environments is only matched by his passion for them. He began his career in 2012 in New Hampshire, where he became an EMT and started guiding. Moving west, he earned his American Mountain Guides Association certifications in both rock and alpine disciplines. In 2020, he founded Alpine to the Max, an AMGA-accredited guide service that now operates throughout Colorado. He also teaches professional avalanche education for Silverton Avalanche School. When not teaching or guiding, you can find him mountain biking in the desert southwest with his fiancée.
Our multi-pitch ice climbing day begins with participants meeting at a designated location, reviewing weather forecasts, ice conditions, and equipment. After a gear check and approach to the ice, climbers embark on the chosen ice climbing route. The guide imparts climbing techniques, belaying skills, and effective communication, emphasizing safety throughout.
Throughout the day, climbers take turns ascending pitches, with rest breaks to hydrate and refuel. The guide offers continuous support, sharing insights about movement and technical skills. Reaching the top is celebrated, followed by preparations for the descent, during which rappelling techniques are reviewed. The day concludes with a debrief, farewells, and the return of equipment.
In this carefully orchestrated experience, safety, learning, camaraderie, and the thrill of conquering ice-covered heights converge, leaving participants with lasting memories of their Alpine Ot the Max adventure.
Technical equipment
Equipment
Two guests per guide are the maximum ratio that a guide can manage while multi-pitch ice climbing.
Please refer back to the recommended equipment list for a brief overview of the necessary technical equipment needed. However, every outing is different and your guide will reach out to ensure that you are adequately equipped for your objective.
This depends on your previous experience and goals. Multi-pitch ice climbing doesn't have to be extremely difficult and routes exist for all ability levels.
Great question, simply put not all guides are created equal. By ensuring that your guide is peer reviewed and holds a certification in their discipline through the American Mountain Guide Association you are hiring the best in the industry.
How long your climb takes will greatly depend on the specific objective. A route that is further in the backcountry will take longer to access. However, a typical day of multi-pitch ice climbing usually lasts from 6 to 8 hours.
Alpine to the Max is an independent certified guide with more than a decade of experience in a wide variety of terrain. No matter your current skill level, when you climb with us you get a top-notch experience that is fully customized to meet your exact desires.
