Intro to Ice Climbing

Challenge yourself and puch your limits with us by venturing out onto and ‘up the ice’. This trip will have your muscles burning and palms sweating, but your mind filled with excitement and exhilaration. For this trip, you will learn all the basics of ice climbing to be successful and safe, while exploring on of Colorado Springs’ amazing nature-made ice walls, this one located in North Cheyenne Cañon off Helen Hunt Falls. Trip location dependent on Ice Formation. Cost: $60/person. Includes gear, transportation, and guide instruction. Restrictions: Must be 12 years or older and weigh 90 lbs or more. Date: Saturday, February 27. Time: 6:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Trip meets at designated parking lot at Helen Hunt fall in Cheyenne Cañon. Sign-up deadline: Friday, February 19, 2027 by 12 p.m. Cancellation deadline: By 5 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2027. Participants can come to the Outdoor Recreation Building to RSVP with the front desk or call 719-556-4867 to RSVP over the phone. **ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE** Download Program Info Sheet