Category Archives: Ice Conditions
Ice Conditions 12-28-15
Cold temps have made for improved conditions in Rifle and elsewhere in the Glenwood Springs area. Word on the street is that a number of Redstone climbs have come in although the recent snowfall we’ve received has buried some of … Continue reading
Rifle Ice Conditions 12-18-15
The ice in Rifle is a go! Kind of 🙂 Things were looking good in Rifle in November but warm temperatures in the first half of December set things back and it’s only in the last week that things have … Continue reading
Rifle and Other Ice Conditions 2-3-15
“Where are you ice climbing?” I’ve heard that question countless times in the past few weeks. With sunny days temperatures that remind people of spring break in the mountains, it was a warm and dry January. But, the ice is … Continue reading
The Life of an Ice Climb – Avocado Gully
Ice climbing can be a fickle sport. A lot of climbs take the right mix of moisture and cold temperatures to reliably form. When it works out, it can be incredibly fun. One of my favorite local climbs is Avocado … Continue reading
Rifle Ice Conditions 1-10-15
Ice season is in full effect on the Western Slope of Colorado. The past week brought warm temperatures in the 40s in the valley, causing some damage on certain climbs around the area. But, most climbs are in great shape … Continue reading
Local Ice Conditions 1-5-15
2015 is here and so is the local ice. After a warm spell in mid-December that seriously hampered our local ice, the holiday season brought a long period cold weather that has been fabulous for the ice. Hence, there is … Continue reading
Rifle Ice Conditions 12-21-14
Rifle ice is back! After an excellent, early start to the ice climbing season in Rifle, a long period of warm, sunny weather put an end to things. But, just in time for Christmas, cold weather has returned and with … Continue reading
Rifle Ice Conditions – 2-19-14
Warm weather has hit the area but have no fear, there is still ice to climb! Here’s a look at current conditions in Rifle Mountain Park. As usual, give us a call at 970-319-0656 if you’re interested in sticking your … Continue reading
Rifle Ice Conditions 1-20-14
Despite a week of sun and warm temperatures in the valley, the ice in Rifle is super solid. Minus the typical stuff that suffers with prolonged exposure to the sun (Ice Palace for example), there is plenty of stuff to … Continue reading
Rifle Ice Conditions 1-4-14
Here’s the latest look at conditions in Rifle Mountain Park. Things are climbing great and there is plenty to do. Give us a call at 970-319-0656 if you want a guided trip or personal instruction from Glenwood Climbing Guides. Happy … Continue reading