Click for Word download of our ice climbing outline
Click for directions to Clear Creek ice locations
Is transportation included? No, we will meet at he trailhead. Check with us, however - if you need a ride, we might be able to provide one
What time? 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where do we meet? East entrance PER building parking lot or at the climbing area
Where will we climb? To be determined, based on conditions
What’s included? Helmets, harnesses, ice tools, ice screws, climbing hardware, ropes and crampons. We can provide a fleece layer or jacket, if needed
What do I need to bring? A liter of water, lunch and snack, day pack, hiking boots, non-cotton warm layers including: jacket, sweater, nylon shell pants, gloves and hats and other cold weather gear plus extra layers, camera, climbing gear that you have, sun glasses and sun screen. If you think you might need or want something – bring it!
Can I bring a friend? Guests (non-students) are welcome but they must be registered and pay the additional $5 guest fee for each day.
We are unable to provide boots - Good hiking boots are fine to learn to ice climb. If you would like to rent ice climbing boots, Bentgate Mountaineering is a good place.
Warning:
Rock
climbing, like other adventure sports, is dangerous. Although the number
one priority of every Outdoor Adventure outing is safety there are risks
associated with rock climbing. These risks include but are not limited
to minor injuries such as abrasions, strains and sprains too more serious
injuries such as broken bones, head injuries and even death.
Click
here to go to Rated:
Climbing Gear Strengths
From
Boulder:
Take 93 South form Boulder to Route 6.
Turn Left and follow route 6 up Clear Creek Canyon for ## Miles and
park on the South (LEFT) side of the highway.
From
Denver:
Take I-70 West to West bound State Highway 58.
Follow State Highway 58 as it enters Clear Creek Canyon
and turns into route 6. Follow Route 6 up Clear
Creek Canyon for ## Miles and
park on the South (LEFT) side of the highway.
Coming From the South? Use 93 or Colfax to Route 6
