Ice climbing Utah

Ice Climbing Scheduled Courses

Climber on "Stairway to Heaven"

Photo by Andrew Burr

Private Guiding & Instruction - Ice Climbing

Guides are available daily. At least a few days notice is appreciated.

POPULAR ROUTES INCLUDE:

• The Great White Icicle, WI 3-4, 650’
  (Little Cottonwood Canyon)
• $349 for one person plus $133 for each additional person, plus tax. (max 2 clients per guide)
• Bridalveil Falls Area, WI 2-5, excellent single pitch and short multi- pitch routes
  (Provo Canyon)
• $349 for one person plus $133 for each additional person, plus tax
• Miller's Thriller, WI 3-4
  (Provo Canyon)
• $349 for one person plus $133 additional person, plus tax. (max 2 clients per guide)
• Finger of Fate, WI 4
  (Provo Canyon)
• $349 for one person
• Stairway to Heaven, WI 5+, 800'+
  (Provo Canyon)
• $399 for one person

Ice Climbing

COURSEWORK ON A PRIVATE BASIS:

Private guide for introduction to ice climbing, intermediate, steep climbing or mixed climbing skills is available daily. The maximum guide to client ratio for toproping is 1:4, and for multi-pitch, 1:2 is standard.

Cost: 9 for one person plus 3 for each additional person, plus tax.

Equipment List:

• Non-cotton top and bottom under layers (capilene or polypro)
• Waterproof/windproof top and bottom outer shell (or one-piece suit)
• Down, polarguard or fleece belay jacket (one that fits over your outerwear)
• Wool (and liner) socks
• Waterproof snow gloves and mittens or spare gloves
• Fleece or liner gloves
• Hat, headband or balaclava for under helmet
• Sunglasses, goggles and/or clear, protective eyeglasses (optional)
• Sunscreen
• 1 or 2 liters of water
• Lunch and quick energy snacks
• Plastic or leather boots with rigid sole
• Vertical ice crampons
• 2 vertical ice tools with leashes (short axes for ice climbing)
• Harness and belay/rappel device *
• Helmet *
• Day backpack

Climber in Provo Canyon

Photo by Kennan Harvey

* UMA will provide you with a helmet, harness and belay device if you need them. Boots, crampons and ice tools are available for rent at local shops.