Women’s Intro to Ice Climbing Trip 2025

Who can join:

• This retreat is designed for complete newbies who have never been on ice as well as beginners who want to hone in on their skills and technique.
• No climbing experience is needed beforehand but top rope experience is helpful.
• Positive vibes only. You need to have a damn good attitude because we’ll spend a lot of hours at Ouray Ice Park in the cold so you can experience this! As you know, winter weather can be unpredictable but I’ll help you with your layering system to make sure you stay as comfortable as possible.
• SPACE IS LIMITED (6-10 participants)

Why should you join?

This adventure offers more than just a new skill – it’s a transformative experience. You’ll build confidence, develop trust in yourself and others, and create unforgettable memories. Our expert guides will ensure your safety while teaching you the fundamentals of ice climbing. After an invigorating day on the ice, you’ll unwind with a professionally-led RAD Roller class, focusing on self-care and recovery to keep you in top form throughout the trip, as well as soaking in hot springs. You will also learn how to properly layer in the winter for cold-weather activities so you don’t become a human popsicle.

What’s included:

This trip is all-inclusive upon arrival in Ouray, Colorado.

• 2 full days of ice climbing with local, expert guides from Basecamp Ouray and TheNorthFace Professional Athlete, Anna Pfaff.
  Low guide-group ratio to maximize your learning experience.
• Full climbing gear rentals (boots, crampons, ice tools, harness, helmet). Packing list will be provided.
• 3 nights lodging accommodations (we will all stay in a cabin together with some shared bed).
•  Instructor-led full body massage and self care experience with RAD Roller.
• An evening of natural hot springs soaking.
• Breakfast, lunch, dinners (nutritious meals will be provided by private chef).
• Welcome hot cocoa at Mouses Chocolate — I’m excited to share my favorite dark hot chocolate spot with you to kick off the weekend!
• Pre-trip consultation: 30-minute call with Tiff to talk through trip planning, any questions and concerns you may have, and most importantly, your layering system to ensure you are not a human popsicle.
• While your host, Tiff, is not a guide, she’s been in your shoes and am your ultimate cheerleader. She’s here to help you with any mental struggles you have out there. Cold? We’ll deal with it together. Feeling weak and discouraged? Oh, I’ve got stories to motivate you!

Why book a trip with Tiff?

If there’s anyone who can relate to a beginner wanting to learn to climb ice… it’s Tiff. As a SoCal born-and-raised city girl who never experienced winter growing up, learning to ice climb had been a life-changing journey.

Tiffany understands how intimidating ice climbing can be. She runs cold and is terrified of heights, yet she’s found a way to push through the physical and mental barriers to enjoy the wonderful world of ice.

I first swung tools in January 2021 and it went horribly. I was so afraid of heights that I didn’t climb to the top of the short ice walls at Ouray Ice Park—I froze every time I got about halfway up. Yet, something about it just stuck with me and kept drawing me back to want to get better. It really doesn’t get any worse than my first time and I now find myself climbing really tall WI5 relatively-comfortably-ish. I’ve gotten better at managing the fear or heights with more time on ice and I’m a true believer that if I can do it, anyone can.

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