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Off-Site Ice Climbing Excursions

Experience the thrill of ice climbing with Sterling Mountain Guides, your premier choice for guided mountain adventures in Vermont’s most breathtaking locations! Whether you’re a novice eager to learn the basics or a seasoned climber searching for fresh challenges, our expert guides will curate a unique outdoor experience tailored to your individual goals and abilities. 

With decades of climbing expertise and certification from the American Mountain Guides Association, our guides are highly skilled, fully permitted, and insured. This ensures maximum risk management and fosters an environment where learning flourishes and fun is all but guaranteed.

Your day begins with a scenic hike up into the Notch, your outdoor classroom and winter wonderland. There you’ll receive comprehensive instruction on climbing safety and use of ice climbing equipment. Then, under the guidance of our skilled instructors, you’ll embark on an exhilarating ascent, honing your skills and mastering new techniques as you tackle multiple routes featuring diverse terrain and varying difficulty levels.

  • Weather

    Current Conditions

    52°F Clear (clear sky)

    197 acres of freshly groomed terrain for Friday.

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    Extended Forecast

    Today

    3/14/25

    Clouds (few clouds)
    Max 52°F / Min 19°F

    Saturday

    3/15/25

    Clouds (broken clouds)
    Max 52°F / Min 30°F

    Sunday

    3/16/25

    Rain (moderate rain)
    Max 56°F / Min 33°F

    Trail & Lift Status

    56 out of 78 open

    Trails Open

    40 out of 78 groomed

    Groomed

    6 out of 8 open

    Lifts Open

    Snow Totals

    0″inches

    New Snowfall

    322″inches

    Season Total

    Snow Depths

    Natural Snow Depth: 12 to 20″

    Man-Made Snow Depth: 24 to 50″

    Snow Surfaces

    Primary: Machine Groomed

    Secondary: Variable Conditions