Ice Climbing
The San Juan Mountains that surround Telluride, Colorado has so many backcountry ice climbs to keep even the local ice climbers busy for years. Telluride is one of those postcard perfect towns – set in the midst of a valley, surrounded by sky-high mountains and with a diverse array of large, spectacular waterfalls. During the winter, these waterfalls freeze and become scenic paths for ice climbers to follow.
The Ouray and the San Juan Mountains in the area near Telluride, Colorado offers fantastic ice climbing. Ice climbing provides the participant with unusual challenges and well-deserved rewards. The ice climbing routes in the backcountry around Telluride allow you to test your ability and enjoy the wonderful winter wilderness.
Bridal Veil Falls, Ingraham Falls and the Ames Ice House are three favorites among locals and visitors. However, routes depend upon current weather conditions and some of the ice climbs are susceptible to avalanches. You should plan to be patient and flexible in your choices of ice climbs.
Local guides can help you plan your adventure, provide ice-climbing instruction, and make your time ice climbing in the Ouray and the San Juan Mountains a wonderful experience.
Telluride, CO Weather
Currently Outside 78FSunny. Pleasantly warm. |
Other pages you might find helpful:
Above Ouray Ice & Tower Rock Guides
Above Ouray Ice and Tower Rock Guides lead rock and ice climbers on climbs in Ouray while promoting responsible climbing.
