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Off-Site Ice Climbing Excursions

Experience the thrill of ice climbing with Sterling Mountain Guides, your premier choice for guided mountain adventures in Vermont’s most breathtaking locations! Whether you’re a novice eager to learn the basics or a seasoned climber searching for fresh challenges, our expert guides will curate a unique outdoor experience tailored to your individual goals and abilities. 

With decades of climbing expertise and certification from the American Mountain Guides Association, our guides are highly skilled, fully permitted, and insured. This ensures maximum risk management and fosters an environment where learning flourishes and fun is all but guaranteed.

Your day begins with a scenic hike up into the Notch, your outdoor classroom and winter wonderland. There you’ll receive comprehensive instruction on climbing safety and use of ice climbing equipment. Then, under the guidance of our skilled instructors, you’ll embark on an exhilarating ascent, honing your skills and mastering new techniques as you tackle multiple routes featuring diverse terrain and varying difficulty levels.

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    2/12/25

    Snow (light snow)
    Max 18°F / Min -2°F

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    2/14/25

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    Max 14°F / Min -1°F

    Trail & Lift Status

    74 out of 78 open

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    33 out of 78 groomed

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    6 out of 8 open

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    6″inches

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    242″inches

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    Natural Snow Depth: 14 to 22″

    Man-Made Snow Depth: 22 to 48″

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