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Ice Climbing in southwest Colorado

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

CBMG Guide Kyle Mattingly has been frequenting the Lake City Ice Park this last week with some never-ever ice climbers.  These clients have joined us many a time for summer rock climbing, and decided to try out it’s winter counterpart.  Lake City Ice Park conditions are prime right now and it’s nice to have the slightly longer days to shed a little more light in town.  Check out these pictures from his trips.  We guide ice climbing at both the Lake City Ice Park as well as the world-renowned
Ouray Ice Park.
KM_IC_13Here is a great shot of current conditions at the Lake City Ice Park.
KM_IC_4 San Antonio resident Josh Levine gives ice climbing a try. He’s psyched to try a multi-pitch route later on in the winter.
KM_IC_10 Kathy and Betty, who have climbed many times with us in the summer, venture into the cold prepared with down jackets. KM_IC_11Once you get moving on the ice though, you sure don’t need that down jacket any more!KM_IC_6Josh tops out on another climb. IC_redstoneKyle also joined fellow CBMG guide Steve Banks for a day of climbing in the Redstone area. IC_SB Steve gets ready to climb the pillar. IC_KM_pillar Kyle gets a turn on the pillar. IC_SB_goodshot Steve gettin’ ‘er done.
Our AMGA certified guides are chomping at the bit to take people ice climbing. Lake City Ice Festival is coming up too! Give us a call at 970-349-5430 to set up your ice climbing experience today!