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Ice climbing guide in/around Boulder

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Gavin W · · NW WA · Joined Feb 2015 · Points: 181

So my wife and I are heading down from the PNW between Christmas and New Year's for a friend's wedding in Greeley, and we wanted to get half a day or so of guided introductory ice climbing in the Boulder area, probably Dec. 30th. Can anyone recommend a good guiding service in the area? My wife climbs single pitch sport, up to 5.9, I climb multi-pitch sport up to 5.10b, and we've gone ice climbing exactly once (on a commercially-run ice tower top-rope setup at a ski resort), so we're looking to get the skills to get into the sport and get out climbing ourselves.

Right now what I've come up with, our best option would be a private guide in Clear Creek Canyon for half a day with the Colorado Climbing Company. Anyone have any experience with them, any other recommendations, or is an AMGA guide and is looking for clients on or around that date?

Thanks in advance!

coppolillo · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2009 · Points: 70

Yo Gavin--PM sent!

RC

Colin Simon · · Boulder, CO · Joined Jan 2009 · Points: 370

I recommend using Mr. Coppolillo.

Jason Antin · · Golden, CO · Joined May 2009 · Points: 1,375
Colin Simon wrote:I recommend using Mr. Coppolillo.
+1
Flex · · Flagstaff, AZ · Joined Apr 2007 · Points: 1,025

Boulder mountain institute. Lead guide rob smith is the man! Highly professional outfit with all certs and permits.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Colorado
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