Just a conditions update for ice climbing here in western colorado for those coming over or thinking about it. The Ouray Ice Park is due to open next week, 12/17. Major climbs are coming and being climbed already; Stairway to Heaven, Ames Ice hose, Whorehouse falls ect.
good place to look for conditions throughout the state is the Colorado Ice Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/iceclimbing/1230283530370128
for avalanche conditions please look here: ://avalanche.state.co.us/
Also new this season is budget airline Allegiant is flying from Denver to Montrose/Telluride for $70. makes fly here much less expensive.
https://www.allegiantair.com/
also saves a 6-12 hour drive, depending on weather from Denver's airport.
