LEARN TO CLIMB ICE IN OURAY
ALL-INCLUSIVE GUIDED ICE CLIMBING
Ouray Colorado is the Mecca of ice climbing in the US. The Ouray Ice Park features over 200 man-made ice and mixed routes with terrain varying from beginner top roping areas to expert lead-only areas.
Join Scratch Pad owner Dustin Lyons for an all-inclusive guided weekend filled with some of the best ice climbing you can imagine. This trip will be so much more than guided ice climbing. You will get expert instruction from not only Dustin but also the expert guides from BaseCamp Ouray. Whether you are a seasoned climber looking to increase your skillset, or a beginner looking to learn the ways of the axe, these trips will focus on taking you to the next level in a safe and comfortable environment.
Join us for an unforgettable experience where you don’t have to worry about where to stay, food, or equipment, and you will get all the climbing you can imagine followed by a soak in some of the best hot springs around.
Trips include:
2 full days of custom guided ice climbing instruction in the Ouray Ice Park from Dustin Lyons and the guides at BaseCamp Ouray
Rental equipment (boots, crampons, ice tools, helmet)
2 nights of lodging in the beautiful town of Ouray Colorado
Food (2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, and snacks)
Hot springs
3 Great Dates to Choose From
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Dec 27-29
Finish the calendar year out strong and get your ice season started off right with this all-inclusive trip to the beautiful Ouray Ice Park with instruction from Scratch Pad Owner Dustin Lyons.
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Jan 10-12
This is prime time to be in The Ouray Ice Park, right before Ice Fest and in the middle of the cold season. Instruction from Scratch Pad owner Dustin Lyons will take your ice climbing game to the next level.
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Jan 31-Feb 2
Take your climbing to the next level with instruction from Scratch Pad owner Dustin Lyons during this all-inclusive trip to the beautiful Ouray Ice Park when the ice is good and the park is less busy.
Learn to ice climb from The Scratch Pad owner Dustin Lyons.
Dustin started climbing ice in the late 90’s with legend Scott Adamson. He co-founded the Serac Mountaineering Club which operated from the late 90’s until about 2008. Through the club, Dustin taught many people ice climbing and mountaineering skills and led trips all over the country.
Dustin also co-founded the Wasatch Ice Festival which operated from about 2004-2008. The ice festival brought gear manufacturers and demo gear, along with top-tier athletes from around the country to Provo Canyon and allowed hundreds of people to learn the sport of ice climbing through the clinics and classes offered.
Dustin introduced ice climbing to The Homestead Resort in Midway Utah by building a 42’ man-made ice climbing tower that allowed guests of the resort & outside groups to learn ice climbing in a safe and comfortable environment.
Since then Dustin has since pursued many significant climbing goals from first ascents on big desert ice, to the high mountains of Alaska. Dustin knows Utah ice like the back of his hand, and has spent time pursuing ice across the US.
In 2021, Dustin co-founded The Scratch Pad, Utah’s only drytooling gym, and one of only a few facilities in the US where climbers can train on real ice tools. This led Dustin to start coaching a youth team to success with Landers Gaydosh winning his first gold medal in the UIAA Ice Climbing World Youth Championships in the U16 category only 4 months after starting training at The Scratch Pad. Dustin is also the director of this year’s UIAA Ice Climbing World Youth Championships being held for the first time in the US on Feb 7-9 in Ouray Colorado.
Dustin moved The Scratch Pad to Bountiful Utah where he continues to coach both a youth and adult team, with several members having successfully made the US Ice Climbing Team. After a tragic accident involving a close friend, Dustin has developed a passion for helping people stay safe in their ice climbing pursuits as well as training members of Utah’s SAR teams in ice climbing specific skills.
Through Dustin’s love of ice climbing, he has picked up Sponsors like Aniiu Gloves which has allowed him to teach at ice festivals across the country with people like Conrad Anker, and Matt Cornell. Dustin loves helping others learn and grow and hopes he can inspire others to fall in love with the sport of ice climbing safely.
DUSTIN LYONS
