Climb steep pillars of backcountry ice in Rifle Mountain Park with local, AMGA certified guides. Rifle Mountain Park is best known for its cutting edge rock climbs, however it is also home to some fantastic ice climbing. The same convenience and beauty that this small canyon provides in warmer months also applies in the winter. With the convenience of being able to drive into the canyon and park just below your desired route, the ice climbing in Rifle is always just a minute or two from the car! Rifle Mountain Park is somewhat of a hidden gem in the ice climbing world, especially when compared to more well known areas in Colorado like the Ouray Ice Park, therein lies one of the most attractive features: it is rarely crowded and welcome respite from the more popular ice climbing destinations in Colorado.