Ice Climbing Instruction
Jackson Hole Mountain Guides conducts its ice climbing classes near Lake Louise, outside the town of Dubois on the east side of the Wind River Mountains. While one-day classes are regularly done, two days with a night spent in Dubois works best.
You can expect to learn about movement on ice, using ice tools, belays, and ice protection, as well as to spend lots of time climbing on ice. You should come prepared for a day out in the Wyoming winter.
JHMG provides harnesses, helmets, belay devices, ice axes, crampons, ropes and anchors. You may bring your own climbing gear if you wish. You will need to bring clothing suitable for a day spent outdoors on wet snow. Please refer to our equipment list for an outline of what to bring. In addition, you will need to bring a liter or two of water and lunch.
Prices are per person in a group of two or more unless noted otherwise. The price of instruction does not include transportation, meals or accommodations. Private rates and custom trips are also available. Please call for more information.
Call 1-800-239-7642 to make reservations.
South Fork Ice Festival
Join Jackson Hole Mountain Guides for up to eight days of climbing in one of North America's most spectacular ice climbing areas, the scenic South Fork of the Shoshone, southwest of Cody, Wyoming. Ice climbing classes and clinics are offered in conjunction with the 10th Annual South Fork Ice Festival. Ice climbing instruction provided by JHMG is authorized under a temporary use permit issued by the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Shoshone National Forest, Wapiti District, in effect from February 13 to February 20, 2008.
Ice Festival: February 15-18, 2008
Please contact Kenny in our Cody office for details:
telephone- 307-250-0763; email- cody@jhmg.com
Introduction to Ice Climbing
Join JHMG for your first experience on ice. Learn the fundamentals of ice climbing, ice screw placement and belay techniques. No climbing experience is required.
Price: $170/day
Multi-pitch Ice Climbing
Lake Louise Abundant and accessible multi-pitch ice is found in the Wind River Mountains. The Gulley WI3, and Golden Tears WI4 are area classics with mixed climbing options.
Death Canyon These routes offer a full day’s adventure in Grand Teton National Park: The Sentinel WI3, Prospectors WI3+ and Dread Falls WI4 M3.
Price: $210/day
Canadian Ice Climbing Seminar
Join certified UIAGM/IFMGA guide Rob Hess for six days of climbing in the ice climber’s paradise of Alberta, Canada.
Price: $1500/person
February 6-10, 2008