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. We also have ice climbing instruction available through our Cody branch, in the Beartooth Mountains outside of Red Lodge, MT.
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. Look over our Winter Trip Planner page for information on logistics.
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.
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: $350 private; $205pp for 2; $160pp for 3
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.
Price: $375 private; $225pp per day for 2
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: $375 private; $225pp per day for 2
Join certified UIAGM/IFMGA guide Rob Hess for six days of climbing in the ice climber’s paradise of Alberta, Canada.
Please contact our Jackson office for information.