Alpine Endeavors Guide Mike Rawdon leading up the final pitch of Buttermilk Falls, Catskills, NY

Alpine Endeavors Guide Mike Rawdon leading up the final pitch of Buttermilk Falls, Catskills, NY

Ice Climbing

Alpine Endeavors offers guided ice climbing daily at our home locations of the Catskills and Adirondacks, as well as guide trips to other areas around the Northeast.

We operate daily upon reservation, full days only for ice climbing, from November through mid-April weather and conditions permitting.

We custom tailor the day based on the needs and experience level of your party, the reservations made here are for you and/or your friends, co-workers, scouts, etc., to have your own private outing. If you are looking to join a group, please visit our group program options,

We provide you with your own private guide(s) based on your party size. We operate up to a 4:1 climber to guide ratio for most situations, sometimes we can operate up to a 6:1 ratio for special groups and/or non-profits depending on location.

We provide loan of all technical equipment if needed - helmet, harness, ice tools, boots, and crampons - and the daily park passes required unless otherwise specified. 

Rates are dependent on the party size, all rates are based per person.


Ice climbing in the Catskills has been going on for four decades and much of the history is unknown. For more information about Catskills Ice Climbing visit our page Catskill Ice Climbing.