The Cody area offers ice climbing from as early as October through April. The South Fork valley boasts the largest concentration of naturally forming waterfall ice in the lower 48 states. Ice climbing here ranges from WI 2 to WI 7 and begins as the pavements ends along Highway 291 (South Fork Highway). This area offers a variety of single- and multi-pitch climbs with substantial approaches. A selection of guidebooks exists for more specifics.
OTHER LOCAL ICE CLIMBING AREAS• Carter Mountain offers a handful of climbs with easy access. Ice typically forms early.
• The North Fork Valley features often-spotty ice and difficult access. Approaches can be long and arduous or involve frequent crossings of private land. Study the area before climbing in this valley.
• The Clark’s Fork Canyon has two very good climbs – Leaning Tree (WI 3, 4 pitches) and The Dead Bunny (WI 4, 3 pitches).
ICE CLIMBING ETIQUETTE
• Leave your dogs at home.
• Know land ownership and get permission.
• Stay at least 100 yards from bighorn sheep.
• Follow Leave No Trace guidelines.
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