Mixed Climbing

USD $215.00
  • Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Avon, CO

Mixed Climbing in Vail, Colorado is a great way to bring your ice climbing
to the next level. Whether you’re looking for a new challenge or just
want to try something new, this experience is sure to deliver. Climbing
through rock and ice terrain on crampons and ice tools is the theme of
this wild activity.


With a deep connection to the history of ice climbing
and the development of mixed Climbing, East Vail offers adrenaline
pumping rewards. Ease of access and a multitude of challenge levels that
are sure to make your introduction to this exciting sport an adventure
of a lifetime. climb at the same areas where pioneers of mixed climbing
Alex Lowe, Bob Culp, and Will Gadd established many classic routes. Like
seeing the marks of historic civilizations you will be able to see the
scratches that the legends of mixed climbing left behind in their
pursuit for epic adventures and be able to pursue your own epic
adventure in the same areas with the same challenges.


A full body
balancing act supporting all of your weight on four half centimeter wide
points at the tips of your crampons and ice tools to move upwards on
minuet ledges in the rock to reach a small section of ice. Mixed
climbing is an activity that is sure to challenge your mind and
athleticism. Climbs range from 30 to 100+ feet in height, and offer a
challenge for all skill levels and experience. Or if you are looking for
an ice climbing adventure, checkout our Beginner Ice Climbing and Intermediate Ice Climbing courses.



Potential Topics


  • Beginner knots
  • Knowing your gear
  • Proper ice tool use
  • Crampon technique, French, American, and German style.
  • Voice commands, belaying and lowering
  • Fundamental mixed climbing technique
  • Rappelling
  • Glissading

Our climbing clients range from 8 to 76 years old, and range in ability from beginner to advanced.  A private guide, and all the technical mixed climbing gear you will need (ice tools, crampons, ice climbing boots, belay equipment, ropes, helmets and harnesses) are included.

Private mixed climbing courses are offered daily, or select one of our ice climbing, open enrollment courses listed at the top of the page. Our beginner private ice courses may also be customized to fit your goals. If you have something different in mind, let us know what you want the trip to look like and we’ll accommodate!

*Please note that groups of 6 or larger will be charged an automatic 18% gratuity to the credit card on file upon completion of your trip*