January 15–18, 2027 · Ouray, Colorado · 4th annual retreat
Women’s Intro to
Ice Climbing Retreat with Follow Tiff’s Journey
Frozen waterfalls. New friendships. A little courage.
Four days in Colorado with women who are ready to try something new—two full days on the ice, cozy cabin evenings, and hot springs included.
- When
- Jan 15–18, 2027
- Where
- Ouray, Colorado
- Experience
- Beginner friendly
- Group size
- 4–10 women
Empower your winter
Curious about ice climbing?
Start here.
You’re curious about ice climbing. Maybe you’re also a little intimidated. I get it. This weekend is for women who want to try something new, challenge themselves, and step outside their comfort zone with good people cheering them on. No climbing background needed—just curiosity and a willingness to give it a go.
Learn to climb frozen waterfalls with local guides from Basecamp Ouray, then give your body some love off the ice. Alongside nourishing meals and a hot springs soak, we’ll do a casual, instructor-led RAD Roller self-massage class together at the house—learning ways to release tired muscles and care for our bodies after a full day outside. Come for the ice. Leave with a new skill, more confidence, and a few new adventure friends.
The weekend, taken care of
More time on the ice.
Less to figure out.
All-inclusive upon arrival in Ouray, Colorado.
What’s included
Covered by your $2,100 per-person price:
- Two full days of guided ice climbing at Ouray Ice Park with Basecamp Ouray and a low guide-to-group ratio.
- Climbing gear rentals: boots, crampons, ice tools, harness, and helmet.
- Three nights in a shared cabin. Some beds are shared.
- Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners prepared by a private chef.
- A casual, instructor-led RAD Roller self-massage class at the house—an evening together learning recovery techniques for tired muscles.
- An evening soaking in natural hot springs.
- Welcome hot cocoa at Mouse’s Chocolates.
- A 30-minute pre-trip call with Tiff, including help with your winter layering system.
- Sponsored goodies, including a Branwyn Merino Wool Bralette.
What’s not included
Plan and budget separately for:
- Transportation to and from Ouray; airport shuttles are available.
- Travel protection / insurance (optional).
- Personal clothing, items, and snacks. A packing list will be provided.
- Gratuities for your guides.
Is this for you?
Absolutely no ice climbing experience is required. Complete beginners and women looking to refine their technique are welcome. Top-rope or belay experience is helpful, but optional.
Want to start the year with a new adventure, challenge yourself, and meet like-minded women? You’re in the right place. Bring a positive attitude and a willingness to spend full days outside in winter weather. We’ll talk through layers before the trip so you can arrive prepared.
Your long weekend
A little adventure.
A little recovery. A lot of connection.
Here’s the general plan. Timing may change with weather and group needs.
Friday · January 15 Arrive, settle in & meet the crew
Arrive between noon and 3 pm. At 4 pm, meet for hot chocolate and gear fitting at Basecamp Ouray. Dinner and icebreakers at 6 pm, then get your packs ready for tomorrow.
Saturday · January 16 Your first day on the ice
Breakfast at 6:30 am. Climb at Ouray Ice Park from 7:30 am–3:30 pm. Unwind with a casual RAD Roller self-massage class together at the house at 4:30 pm, followed by dinner at 6:30 pm.
Sunday · January 17 Climb again, then soak it all in
Breakfast at 6:30 am. Another full day of climbing from 7:30 am–3:30 pm. Dinner at 5 pm, then hot springs from 6:30–9 pm.
Monday · January 18 Breakfast & see you on the next adventure
Enjoy breakfast together before checking out and departing by 10 am. Arrive earlier Friday or stay later Monday if you’d like time to explore the small town of Ouray on your own.
Meet your host
I run cold. I’m scared of heights.
And I keep coming back.
I grew up in Southern California without real winters. When I first swung ice tools in 2021, I was so scared of heights that I froze halfway up the short walls at Ouray Ice Park. It was a rough start—but something kept bringing me back.
I’ve been hosting Women’s Intro to Ice Climbing Trips since 2024 because I know how intimidating that first step can feel. I feel the barrier to entry can be higher for women in a male-dominated sport, and having a supportive, positive environment to learn in makes such a difference. I’m here for the cold, the nerves, and the moments when you need someone to remind you what you’re capable of. If I can do it, so can you.
My friends over at Basecamp Ouray are the professional guides who teach the climbing skills. I’m your host and cheerleader, supporting you on and off the ice.
Testimonials · From the women who’ve been there
The first climb is just the beginning.
Some arrived with no experience. All of these stories come from women who joined a past retreat. Here’s what stayed with them.
“I knew nothing about ice climbing and was slightly hesitant. However, from the moment I got there, Tiff was encouraging, helpful and most of all inspiring. We learned so much in a short amount of time and quickly had a blast.”
Read Rachel’s full story
When I first signed up for Tiff’s woman’s ice climbing trip, I had a little to no expectations. I can easily say the trip far exceeded anything I would have imagined. My friend Liz and I agreed to go just to try something new. Little did we know what an incredible experience we would have and what great friendships would come such a special weekend.
I knew nothing about ice climbing and was slightly hesitant. However, from the moment I got there, Tiff was encouraging, helpful and most of all inspiring. We learned so much in a short amount of time and quickly had a blast. The partnership with Basecamp Ouray gave us the extra confidence and made gear setup and everything supper convenient. Tiffany was so fun and thoughtful with organizing the whole trip, from instructive ice climbing lessons with a professional to group recovery yoga sessions, she thought of it all. I felt challenged, inspired and relaxed after the weekend and cannot recommend it enough!
“I decided to join Tiff’s ice climbing trip to prepare for a mountaineering goal in Peru. Little did I know that I would be meeting and making some incredible adventure partners and friends!”
Read Anjali’s full story
I decided to join Tiff’s ice climbing trip to prepare for a mountaineering goal in Peru. Little did I know that I would be meeting and making some incredible adventure partners and friends!
The entire trip was wonderfully organized, from a group of incredible and supportive guides/ instructors who made ice climbing feel approachable and who encouraged us to push our boundaries, to daily non-climbing activities like group dinners, hot springs, stretch sessions, and chocolate runs that truly rounded out the days.
Tiff was supportive, kind, and generous with her energy and time both leading up to and during the trip—she made sure that all of us felt seen, that all of us had the opportunity to work on our goals, and that all of us came out stronger climbers, regardless of how much or little experience we had before. What an experience! I’m already itching for a repeat.
“The best part, though, was the community. Being surrounded by strong, like-minded women who were equally eager to challenge themselves was deeply inspiring. The encouragement and camaraderie didn’t end when the retreat did- watching these women continue to grow and push their limits continues to motivate me to keep training and striving higher to this day.”
Read Emily’s full story
I attended Tiffany’s women’s ice-climbing retreat in Ouray, CO in January 2025 and it was truly an unforgettable experience! From the personalized goodie bags and prep call to the well-planned (yet flexible) itinerary, every detail was carefully thought out.
Tiffany made sure we were prepared, supported us both on and off the ice, and even organized fun evenings, such as getting hot chocolate in town, self-massage night and a trip to the hot springs.
The best part, though, was the community. Being surrounded by strong, like-minded women who were equally eager to challenge themselves was deeply inspiring. The encouragement and camaraderie didn’t end when the retreat did- watching these women continue to grow and push their limits continues to motivate me to keep training and striving higher to this day.
I can’t recommend Tiffany’s retreat enough. It’s more than just ice climbing-it’s an empowering experience of growth, support, and connection.
“Ice climbing for the first time in Ouray was an exhilarating and worthwhile experience! Everyone thought I was a bit crazy for hopping on a plane to Colorado last minute to try out ice climbing- yet it turned out to be one of the best spontaneous decisions I’ve made of the year.”
Read Priscilla’s full story
Where do I even begin? Ice climbing for the first time in Ouray was an exhilarating and worthwhile experience! Everyone thought I was a bit crazy for hopping on a plane to Colorado last minute to try out ice climbing- yet it turned out to be one of the best spontaneous decisions I’ve made of the year.
Tiffany went out of her way to organize a second women’s ice climbing retreat for me since I couldn’t make the first one, & I’m extremely grateful she did. I learned valuable techniques and skills from the professionals themselves, as well as Tiffany & Suzanna being incredibly helpful and motivating throughout the entire trip. Tiffany made sure that us women were engaged & learning, challenging ourselves, & last but not least of course having fun! Even when the climbs were challenging at times, they always ensured our safety and comfortability were top priority. On top of an incredible first ice climbing experience, we stayed in the most cozy lodging in the center of downtown Ouray, relaxed after climbs with RAD roller massages and homemade dinners, & even soaked in some hot springs.
I cannot recommend enough Tiffany’s Ouray Ice Climbing Retreat. The most epic, challenging, inspiring, & fun weekend in Colorado with a group of amazing women. I will happily be joining the next retreat that Tiffany organizes!
More testimonials from past retreats
“Tiffany curated the perfect trip. We had a really nice lodging that was a mile from downtown, we also had a spa and recovery night where we used RAD rollers to recover our muscles after climbing all day, made bath salts, and essential oil sprays. The price point of the trip was well worth it. I would definitely go on another trip that Tiffany organizes.”
Read Liz’s full story
Tiffany posted about a women’s ice climbing trip on her Instagram story last month. I didn’t know her or anything about ice climbing but I texted my friend Rachel and after a few texts and an hour or so we were committed.
Damn, thank goodness for our ignorance and our open minds. First, our ignorance allowed us to lead with excitement and wonder. Pumped out arms? Never heard of it. The possibility of ice or ice tools falling and hitting you? Totally clueless about that. Our open minds allowed for such a beautiful weekend of 2 full days of ice climbing, meeting incredible women, learning new skills, and discovering Ouray.
We could not have had better guides. BaseCamp Ouray set us up with guides, Logan and Anna Pfaff who created a comfortable and safe environment that made the weekend SO much better. Anna is an absolute badass athlete and a joy to spend a weekend with. I would definitely recommend BaseCamp Ouray if you are interested in trying out ice climbing or renting gear.
Tiffany curated the perfect trip. We had a really nice lodging that was a mile from downtown, we also had a spa and recovery night where we used RAD rollers to recover our muscles after climbing all day, made bath salts, and essential oil sprays. The price point of the trip was well worth it. I would definitely go on another trip that Tiffany organizes.
“I had the chance to try ice climbing for the first time—a challenge I never imagined I’d take on To my surprise, I discovered I was better at it than I expected, which has been an incredible confidence boost.”
Read Krystle’s full story
I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for awarding me the Bronco Wild Fund Scholarship.
I had the privilege of connecting with an amazing community of diverse women, all dedicated to challenging themselves and achieving remarkable things. Their stories and determination truly inspire me.
I also want to share how meaningful it is to have been sponsored by someone I’ve admired for so long. I’ve been following your Instagram since 2018, and I still vividly remember being amazed by your accomplishment of climbing all of California’s 14ers as an Asian American woman. (major fangirl here)
Thanks to this scholarship, I had the chance to try ice climbing for the first time—a challenge I never imagined I’d take on. To my surprise, I discovered I was better at it than I expected, which has been an incredible confidence boost.
I wanted to make sure to thank you once again for the best weekend ever 🙂
“Tiffany curated the most magical weekend. Not only did I get to meet 10 other bad ass girlies, I got to climb and learn from them.”
Read Summer’s full story
A ladies trip to remember. Colorado is the most magical place. Rock climbing is awesome but have you ever been ice climbing? Truthfully I never went because the only offers I ever got were from men, & I never wanted to climb with men. I wanted to climb with women. 2021 I had the honor and privilege to do that. I wanted to go back the next year but life happened and I couldn’t go. Jan of 2025 I finally got the chance to go again. Tiffany curated the most magical weekend. Not only did I get to meet 10 other bad ass girlies, I got to climb and learn from them.
Tiffany made sure we all felt safe & comfortable in every scenario. Our guide Anna is one of the most humble & giving humans I’ve ever met. Learning to climb from her is an experience you will never forget. Mal reminded me that I can do hard things & that I can trust my gear and my mind. Nico reminded me that not all men are bad, & some are magical unicorns bursting with positivity and he was the best photographer! Grateful is an understatement. I felt privileged beyond measure to spend a whole weekend in Ouray & the ice park. Her friend Julie is an amazing chef, teacher, & human. Tiffany holds the mirror so you can see yourself & also find who you really are outside, she wants the best for you I promise.
If you want to do something that challenges you in mind, body & spirit, just book the trip and worry about life later. Not only will you meet the most amazing humans you will meet yourself. ( & don’t forget to tip your guides!) you will leave feeling whole & smiling the biggest smiles you ever have.
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Really good memories.
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Before you pack your bags
A few things you might be wondering.
Can I come if I’ve never climbed before?
Yes! This retreat welcomes complete beginners. Top-rope experience can be helpful, but you don’t need it to join. Our guides teach the fundamentals.
What if I don’t have much upper-body strength?
You don’t need to arrive with strong pull-ups or a climbing background. Ice climbing is about learning technique and using your legs, too—not just pulling yourself up with your arms. Our guides will help you work on movement and find challenges that suit your experience. It’s still a physical activity, and it’s normal to get tired. If you’re unsure about your fitness, let’s talk through the days before you book.
What if I’m worried about being cold?
Tiff will help you dial in your layers before the trip so you don’t become a human popsicle! We’ll talk through your winter layering system on your pre-trip call. Bring the personal clothing on your packing list; technical climbing gear is included.
How do I get to Ouray?
If you’re flying, I recommend flying into Montrose, Colorado. We can help arrange a ride to Ouray from there. Transportation is not included in the trip price; we’ll talk through the arrangements and cost with you before you travel.
What are the sleeping arrangements?
We’ll share a cabin for three nights, and some beds are shared.
Who leads the climbing?
Local professional guides from Basecamp Ouray lead the two climbing days. Tiff hosts the retreat and supports the group.
Still have a question? Send Tiff a message.
January 15–18, 2027 · Ouray, Colorado
Your first ice climb.
Your next great adventure.
Join me for our fourth annual Women’s Intro to Ice Climbing retreat. Bring your curiosity. We’ll figure out the rest together.
$2,100 per person
4 days · 3 nights · 4–10 women
Our ice climbing weekend begins in
January 15, 2027
Let’s talk about your next adventure
Send Tiff a message.
Curious about the climbing, your layers, or whether this weekend is right for you? Ask away—I’d love to hear from you.