Ice Climbing

Ice climbing isn’t just about frozen waterfalls — it’s built into many of RMI’s most iconic climbs. The Kautz Glacier Route on Mount Rainier challenges climbers with two steep ice pitches above 11,000 feet, while Shuksan’s Fisher Chimneys blends mixed rock and ice in one of the Cascades’ most classic alpine routes. Beyond the Northwest, RMI’s ice programs in Ouray, Colorado, provide the perfect training ground to refine technique on vertical water ice. No matter where you swing your tools, the right gear makes the difference between survival and flow.