Ouray Ice Climbing Trip

Hone your ice climbing skills at one of the world's best ice climbing parks. Home to the famous Ouray Ice Festival, Ouray boasts some of the most spectacular waterfall ice climbing in the west. Participants can expect a lot of hands on experience and personalized instruction.

Trip Dates: January 16-19, 2026

WSU Student: $350 | WSU Faculty/Staff: $400 | General Public: $450 

Mandatory Pre-trip Meeting/Skills Clinic: January 12, 5-7:30 p.m.

Location: Ouray, CO

Skill Level: Participants should have some experience ice climbing or a very strong rock climbing skill set

Fitness Level: Moderate/Strenuous physical activity/Cold temperatures!! 

Age: 18+

Transportation: Will be provided with cost of registration

Equipment Provided: Lodging and activity specific equipment will be provided, warm personal clothing and equipment is the participants responsibility.

Participants will provide their own food/team up for meals (we will have a full kitchen available, as we are lodging in a home). We will discuss this more at the pre-trip meeting.