Join us in Lake City, Colorado for world-class ice climbing! Nestled into a little valley southwest of Gunnison, Lake City is home to two large ice parks that are open to the public and built for ice climbing. The walls are around 70-110 feet in height, and consist of routes ranging in difficulty from WI3-5.
No matter your ability level, these two-day trips are designed to make you a better ice climber through mileage on the ice and technical skills taught by DMG guides. Guides will work with you one-on-one to ensure you improve your skills and are having a good time while on the ice!
Ice climbing gear can be provided for no extra charge. This includes boots, crampons, ice axes, harnesses, and helmets.
Lodging can be arranged through DMG upon request, typically ranging in the $250/weekend price for a private room and group lodging. For larger groups, it's nice to rent an Airbnb in the area with the whole crew. DMG has connections for discounted rates in the area. Also, hotel rooms for around $150/night at the Matterhorn Motel are available. Transportation can also be arranged and carpooling options may be available upon request from Denver.
Cost $600/weekend
2026 Dates are below. Please sign up soon if you’re interested, registration is limited. Each trip is two full days of climbing, Saturday and Sunday. Privately guided trips may be arranged for a similar price as well.
- 1/23-1/25 (Friday to Saturday)
- 1/31-2/1 (Friday to Saturday)
- 2/20-2/22 (Friday to Saturday)
- 3/6-3/8 (Friday to Saturday)
Sign up instructions: Once you make your deposit on this registration page, we will reach out to you within 24-48 hours for trip details. At any point, you may email us at [email protected] or call and text 303-884-2755 to sign up over email or the phone.
Private Trips: If you would like to arrange a privately guided trip to Lake City, let us know! We can arrange these trips as well with a minimum of two people per trip for $600/person or $1,200 for 1 person, plus transportation and lodging for the guide.
Trip Ratios: We strive to maintain a 4:1 max ratio, but can acommodate up to 5 or 6 with one guide, with more experienced participants and higher ratios, and up to 8 participants with two guides. At anytime, you can ask about the number of people in each trip. Since we try to book lodging ahead of time, we like to keep the number to 4 participants plus one guide per trip.
Trip minimums: We require 2 participants per trip as a minimum requirement. If there is only one person signed up for a weekend, we can still make the trip happen for an extra charge, if desired.