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Just one block south of historic downtown Lake City is the Lake City Ice Park, a favorite among ice

06/17/2026

Calling All Artists: 2027 Ice Festival Poster Competition

We, at the Lake City Colorado Ice Wall are holding a competition for who can create a poster for our 2027 Ice Festival.

Artwork must be original, not previously submitted to other contests, and must reflect the spirit of the Ice Climbing Festival in and around Lake City.

If this piques your interest, check out the Ice Wall website for the rules: https://www.lakecityice.com/festival-1-1
and feel free to explore our website or social media for inspiration.

The deadline is September 1st, 2026. So, act fast.

03/26/2026

Full Meltdown Mode!!!
This is the last ice report until next season.

There are still 10 or 20 climbable routes, but expect there to be running water and more challenging access. Also know that the tents, out houses, and the fire pits are gone.

Pumphouse and Devil’s Kitchen are top access. The top of Dynamite Shack is either accessible from the trail up top or from the Beer Garden trail. There is still a bridge to the bottom of Dynamite Shack.

Expect more dangerous conditions than normal including lots of ice fall and even rock fall. A lot of those risks are lessened considerably if you stay off and out from underneath anything (ice or rock) that is near vertical or vertical.

Thanks to everyone that came here to climb!

A special thanks to everyone that donated! Without all of your generosity, Lake City Ice would not be possible. We are so happy that we were able to pull off such a great season despite record breaking warm weather.

We can’t wait to see you next season!
Start the countdown; approximately 7 months until we are climbing again!

FULL ICE REPORT : https://www.lakecityice.com/about-1

03/12/2026

Still some great climbing to be had!

The weather continues to be very warm for this time of year, but we are still open, and most of the ice is still in good shape. The river continues to break up, but everything is currently still accessible from the bottom.

Top access will soon be your best bet for Pumphouse, Devil’s Kitchen and Roly-Poly. There is a great bridge at Dynamite Shack, so that whole wall is easily accessible for the rest of the season!

For more details, please check out our weekly Ice Reports:
https://www.lakecityice.com/about-1

03/05/2026

We are STILL OPEN!!!
Most of our routes are still climbable!
It feels like cheating to not have numb fingers and frozen toes, but it is so nice!
Come enjoy some sunny T-shirt days of ice climbing!

Full Ice Reports : https://www.lakecityice.com/about-1

02/27/2026

The Ice Park is Open, and the Ice is still great!
If you are looking to get out this weekend to do some climbing, come check out the Lake City Ice Park!

Full Ice Reports: https://www.lakecityice.com/about-1

02/18/2026

Planning what to do this weekend?!?!
We have SO MUCH ICE!!
We have been blessed to have an insane abundance of great climbing!
As of today our route count is right around 200!
The temps have been trending a little colder the last few days, which means we have been able to get a lot of routes refreshed!

Check out our full Ice Reports: https://www.lakecityice.com/about-1

02/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who made the 2026 Lake City Ice Festival such a great success! It wouldn't be possible without our volunteers, sponsors, competitors, and the spectators, who all made the day so magical!
A special thanks to James Murphy with Trainman Photography who has graciously shared some amazing photos from the event:
https://photos.trainmanphotography.com/lcif2026
Whether you were there, or just wish you were there, don't miss your chance to check out this gallery from the festival!

CONGRATS TO THE 2026 FESTIVAL WINNERS!!!

Adaptive Speed Climb
1st - Chase Christiansen, 2:04.00
2nd - Derek Riemer, 2:43.00
3rd - Candus Wester, 2:48.00

Youth Top Rope Competition
1st - Boone Felix, 6:13.88

Men’s Speed Lead Climb
1st - Dominic Gonzalez, 1:18.31
2nd - Todd Felix, 1:28.79
3rd - Sam Serra, 1:33.87

Women’s Speed Lead Climb
1st - Catalina Shirley, 1:47.70
2nd - Sara Peppers, 6:48.37
3rd - Kristin Felix, 9:10.68

Men’s Top Rope Speed Climb
1st - Dominic Gonzalez, 1:00.80
2nd - Sam Serra, 1:02.08
3rd - Todd Felix, 1:13.82

Women’s Top Rope Speed Climb
1st - Catalina Shirley, 1:23.00
2nd - Kristin Felix, 5:02.67
3rd - Sara Peppers, 5:21.65

02/07/2026

Don't miss out on the Lake City Ice Climbing Festival!
Happening Saturday, February 7th!
Come watch the competitions, check out gear from Mountain Chalet, grab a drink with Packer Saloon and Cannibal Grill, take a clinic with The Colorado Climbing Company, be mesmerized by the highlining skills of Uncharted Lines LLC, indulge in a massage with MVMT Nomadic Therapy, enjoy the documentary "Anna", and all around hang out with good people.
Competitions typically run until 4pm or 5pm!
We hope to see you there!

02/05/2026

ICE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE!
PRIZES TO BE WON!

9:30am - Registration
11:00am - Competitions Begin
1:00pm - Highline Demonstration (Uncharted Lines)
6:30pm - Awards Dinner
7:00pm - Documentary 'Anna'
7:30pm - Awards Ceremony

Don't miss out on seeing some amazing Climbing and High Lining!

Address

Lake City, CO
81237

Website

https://lakecityice.com/

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