Telluride contains several exceptional (and easily accessible) ice climbs - Bridal Veil Falls, and Ingram Falls being the most classic - and many routes are within a short drive. Telluride is truly a Colorado ice climbing destination.

If you've never ice climbed before, it's time to give it a shot. Gear (read: safety) has come a long way as of late, and it's now more fun than ever. If you're interested in whacking your way up a frozen sea, contact one of our local Telluride vacation specialists today. It's hard to believe, but ice climbing is fun for the whole family.

Most Popular Classes

• Half-Day Summer Snow School - priced from $125/person - This class teaches you how to use an ice axe, self-arrest techniques and climbing skills. Early summer only!
• Half-Day Introductory Ice Climb - priced from $125/person - Even if you have never even considered ice climbing, you won't want to miss this! Learn how to use ice climbing gear and how to climb your first frozen waterfall!

To book an ice climbing adventure call San Juan Outdoor School.

Bridal Veil Falls
Classic. Before heading up Bridal Veil Falls, be sure to sign the waiver at the trailhead. When heading down the trail use extreme caution, as you pass several avalanche paths on your way to the 300 feet of goodness. Note: Do not climb directly below the Power House and stay off the structure at the top, as these are on private property.

Ames Falls
Though not quite in Telluride, a half hour to forty-five minute drive gets you there. Can you say steep? The 600 foot Ames Wall contains the mega Ames Ice Hose and several other lines.

Ouray
A forty-five minutes drive (longer if conditions are not ideal) from Telluride is Ouray, home to the Uncompaghre Gorge and the Ouray Ice Park. This is easily the friendliest place to ice climb in Colorado (if not the world!).