Advanced Ice Climbing

Our Advanced Ice Climbing course is the perfect course to take if you have experience ice climbing and looking to get out on your own. Buy 1 seat, get a 2nd seat at 50% off!

$499.00

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SKU: ICE-ADV Category:

Overview:

Our two-day Advanced Ice Climbing course teaches you techniques to become a solid ice climber and leader on water ice.  This course is based out of beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.  We start with a thorough review of ice protection and anchors and work up to placing these and other types of protection while leading. You’ll also learn how to maximize efficiency and minimize risk. Learn to lead ice under the watchful eye of an experienced guide. You’ll be glad you did.

Prerequisites:

Students should be familiar with rock climbing protection and be able to build a solid rock anchor. Rock climbing lead experience is helpful but not required. Must feel comfortable on WI3 on top-rope.

Time:

8:00am - 4:00pm

Duration:

2 Days

Maximum Ratio:

5:1

Minimum Age:

Please call to register participants under 18

Meeting location:

Colorado Mountain School
341 Moraine Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517

Lodging:

Colorado Mountain School offers a 16 bunk lodge that is conveniently located upstairs from our office and classroom in downtown Estes Park.  The lodge features a full kitchen, WiFi, a lounge and hot showers. Reserve a bed now for just $40 per night (plus tax).

Notes:

All of our courses can be run as custom outings.  If you’re interested in a course, but it doesn’t fit into your schedule, please check out our custom guiding options.

Learn all about leading on ice in this two-day detailed course.  Topics Include:

  • Learn proper and efficient placement of ice screws
  • Practice building V-threads
  • Learn to build better belays and top-rope ice anchors
  • Learn stance and rope management techniques
  • Advance your lead climbing strategies
  • Learn how and when to retreat from an ice climb

Includes:

  • Trained and/or certified guide
  • Group climbing gear
    • Technical hardware – climbing/ice protection, carabiners,etc
    • Ropes
    • Technical softgoods – slings, cordellette, etc
  • Personal climbing gear
    • Harness
    • Helmet
    • Boots
    • Crampons specific to water ice climbing
    • Ice Tools
    • Avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe (if needed)

Excludes:

  • Food
  • Transportation
  • Lodging
  • Clothing, backpack and non-technical personal items
  • Park Entrance Fees (where applicable)
  • Rescue Insurance
  • Trip Insurance
  • Gratuity
  • Expenses due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of Colorado Mountain School
Item Description Quantity Example Purchase At Rent At Equipment Type
Smartphone

Great for taking photos and videos. Smartphone batteries tend to shut down in freezing temps - keep your phone in a warm inner layer. A tether is ideal in the mountains to protet against dropping your phone.

 1 Optional
Thermos

Many ice climbers prefer to bring a thermos of hot water or soup instead of one of their water bottles.

 1

Neptune Mountaineering

 Optional

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