PRIVATE Ice Climbing In New England

New England has some of the very best ice climbing in the country, and most of it is easily accessible for a great day of climbing! Whether you are trying ice climbing for the first time, you want to push yourself on harder routes, or take the first steps towards leading ice on your own, a private trip can be tailored to your goals!

You’ll work with our lead guide Andy to craft a fully personalized and custom trip based on these goals, the conditions, and your skill level. From beginner instruction to climbing your first WI5, we’ll craft the perfect day with you. We will be in touch with you leading up to your trip to verify appropriate gear, venue, and more.

If you have questions before you book, don’t hesitate to reach out!

DETAILS At a Glance

Duration:‍ A typical day is 830-430
Group Size: Top Roping/Intro Days 1:4 max, Multi-pitch/Advanced days 1:2 max

Season: Late December - late March
Experience Required: No Experience needed for Intro/Top Rope days. Prior ice climbing needed for multi-pitch or advanced days

Pricing (Does Not Include Fees):
1 Person | $450/per climber
2 People | $300/per climber
3 People | $250/per climber
4 People | $225/per climber

Price Includes: All Technical gear as needed - Helmet, Harness, Boots, Crampons, Ice Axes, Ropes - and qualified guides.

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What makes Small Cliffs Guiding Different

We pride ourselves in meeting you where you are at, taking the time to understand your goals and motivations, and curating a day that fits them to the best of our ability. We strive to provide excellent, standards based instruction by AMGA trained guides. With over 60+ five star reviews and hundreds of happy clients, you can rest assured putting your trust in us, and seeing the Small Cliffs Difference.

“Andy explained the technique and basics in a really helpful way ... We got to climb some amazing ice, and I really felt like I was getting the hang of it by the end of the day!”

— Chelsea- via online reviews

Possible Climbing LOCATIONS

We offer guiding in New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and Connecticut (as weather allows). Let u know if you want to climb in a specific location, or we can suggest locations based on your goals.

-Frankenstein Cliff
-Mt Willard
-Cathedral Legde
-Kinsman Notch
-The Flume Gorge
-Catskills Mountains
-Chapel Pond
-Cascade Pass
-North Face of Pitchoff
-Mt Canaan

Gear and Skills Required for Ice Climbing

Ice climbing inherently requires us to spend time out in below freezing temperatures, moving over uneven terrain, hiking with a pack on, and more. We can and will customize a day based on your skills and experience, but having a base level of fitness and equipment will greatly help make the day more enjoyable!

Please check out our Winter Gear List for recommended layers and gear to have a comfortable day.

If you have concerns about your fitness to hike and climb all day, please reach out to us and we can discuss these concerns, and give you tools to help prepare for our trip.

For more advanced goals, please be upfront with your skills and prior experience. We want to provide experiences that are within your reach and abilities, and don’t put yourself or our guides in unnecessary danger.