When The climbing season lasts from early November to mid April. There are climbs on both sides of the valley. Keep in mind that conditions change quickly and our information is only a guideline. Always use good judgment in evaluating a climb. The rock that the ice forms over is often referred to as frozen kitty litter.
Rock fall can be extremely dangerous.
There are very few walk off routes and there are not rappel anchors at the top of every climb so be prepared to set anchors yourself. All climbs are in the wilderness which is also critical Bighorn Sheep winter habitat. Please respect their space. Bison Willy's Bunkhouse is located at the Double Diamond Guest Ranch and is the closest lodging to the ice climbing. It is located about 33 miles up the Southfork.