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Ice Climing
Ama Dablam Climb
Height
22,349 Ft
Skill Level
Advanced
Duration
22-DAYS
Moose's Tooth Climb
Height
10,335 FT
Skill Level
Advanced
Duration
7-Days
Mount Hood Climb
Height
11,239 Ft
Skill Level
Intro
Duration
1-2 Days
Mt. Baker: North Ridge Climb
Height
10,786FT
Skill Level
Intermediate-Advanced
Duration
3-4 Days
Mt. Rainier Kautz
Height
14,410 ft
Skill Level
Intermediate
Duration
4-days
About
Technical ice climbing is the craft of ascending frozen terrain using ice tools and crampons, transforming the mountain's most dramatic formations into vertical playgrounds. It blends strength, precision, and flow—each move a practiced rhythm of swinging, kicking, and balancing your way skyward. At Skyline Mountain Guides, we approach ice climbing with a strong commitment to safety, world-class route selection, and skill development that empowers every climber. Whether you’re front-pointing up the storied Kautz Glacier on Mt. Rainier, tackling the sharp aesthetic line of Mt. Baker’s North Ridge, or learning to climb vertical waterfalls in Ouray, Colorado, you’ll experience the unique exhilaration that only climbing ice can offer.
Part of the magic lies in the tactile joy of the climb itself: the clean, satisfying thunk of a “hero swing” sinking perfectly into blue ice, the crisp bite of crampons finding purchase, and the upward momentum that comes with linking those movements together. Ice climbing invites you into an immersive sensory world where sound, feel, and flow come alive with every placement. It pushes your skills and confidence to new levels while reminding you that challenge can also be pure fun. With Skyline Mountain Guides, you’ll not only climb stunning ice routes—you’ll build lasting technique, experience icey peaks in their most striking form, and walk away with a newfound sense of what you’re capable of.
Skills
1
Full-Body Strength & Endurance
2
Proficient Ice Tool & Crampon Technique
3
Comfort With Exposure & Vertical Terrain
