The north face of Pikes Peak harbors stunning 4-5 pitch ice and mixed routes that will amaze and challenge you! These climbs come into condition early in the season (autumn) and hang around late into the spring. Our guides’ favorites are discussed below.

We’ll depart Colorado Springs at 7am and drive the Pikes Peak Highway to 13,000′. Our 50 minute approach starts with the Hero Traverse. This approach consists of a descending ledge system above the stunning western edge of the Bottomless Pit. This appetizing warm-up piques your interest and tests your footwork in a dramatic alpine setting. The Hero Traverse terminates at the Corinthian Column, the base of our objective. Snowmelt and summer rainwater continually deliver drips of water on either side of the Corinthian Column, forming thin and sometimes fat ice for climbing. Total Abandon and Blind Assumption are alpine classics. Even with a short approach and descent, this can be an 8+ hour day. If the Pikes Peak Highway is closed, our approach can take 3-4 hours, much like an approach in Rocky Mountain National Park. The ready access from the highway makes this day much more like a day climbing in the Alps.

Climber to Guide Ratio
Prices are per person, per day.

1 climber, 1 guide
$599

2 climbers, 1 guide
$389

Maximum: 2 climbers to 1 guide ratio for advanced ice.

*Pikes Peak Highway tollgate fee of $10-$15/person not included.

Client Expectations:
Prior WI4 ice climbing experience is necessary.
Equipment Provided:
Must provide own climbing gear. Rental available.

Location: Two classic alpine multi-pitch ice routes on Pikes Peak. Routes in condition September-November and April-June.

• Total Abandon– 3 pitches. Often a better autumn climb.
• Blind Assumption– 4 pitches. Often a better spring climb.