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This is a full-day or half-day overview of fundamental ice climbing procedures. The use of crampons and hand tools for movement on steep ice is practiced. Ice conditions and safety procedures are discussed. Anchor placement is demonstrated. A good introductory experience providing a taste of the sport.
Ice climbing lessons - are taught in the cold months, December through March (depending upon conditions) in the Boulder area where naturally occurring ice formations are ideal for instruction and climbing under a wide variety of situations at all levels of difficulty. We also travel to other ice climbing areas. We offer instruction for everyone, novice to advanced. Our beginning courses provide a solid foundation which has enabled many of our students to go on to successfully complete some of the most difficult and challenging climbs all over the world. We teach snow climbing and glacier travel in the Indian Peaks area May through October. We organize climbing trips to places such as the Alps.
* Classes - are either private or for small groups (2 or more students coming to us together) and can be scheduled at any time at your convenience. We maintain a low student to instructor ratio for better quality and safety control.
* Time and place - by arrangement, usually at 8 or 9 a.m.
Previous experience - is not required for beginning lessons. For more advanced instruction or guided climbs we expect students to be proficient in fundamental climbing techniques such as safety, knots, rope handling, belaying, and rappelling.
* Registration - can be made by phone, email or regular mail.
* Payment - is due at the beginning of the first day by cash or check.
* What to Bring:
We provide all technical equipment including helmets, plastic boots, crampons, and ice tools. Students are encouraged to bring any of their own equipment they wish to use.
* Required:
- Warm clothing equivalent to ski clothing such as: long underwear, warm pants and shirt.
- Fleece jacket.
- Waterproof or breathable outer layer (Gore-Tex jacket and pants or the equivalent).
- Warm hat and ear protector that can be worn beneath a helmet.
- Ice climbing or ski gloves.
- Warm socks.
- UV protective sunglasses or glacier goggles.
- Sunscreen.
- Water.
* Optional:
- Down or synthetic parka.
- Gaiters.
- Extra glove liners of fleece or wool.
- Snacks.
- Unbreakable thermos with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
- Camera and extra film.
- Lunch.
Note: When climbing in Boulder Canyon we usually take a lunch break and drive to a coffee shop in nearby Nederland. When visiting other locations we bring our lunches.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Prices are the same for rock climbing instruction, ice climbing instruction, and guided climbs. They are based upon full (8hr) or half (4hr) days. Half days are only scheduled in the immediate Boulder area.
Full Day (8 hrs):
Private - $220
2 clients - $160 each
3 clients - $130 each
4 clients - $110 each
Half Day (4 hrs):
Private - $150
2 clients - $100 each
3 clients - $80 each
4 clients - $70 each
Early registration is suggested. Confirmation will be made upon receipt of a deposit of $50 per person per day. This deposit will be refunded less a 10% handling fee if client cancels no later than 48 hrs prior to the trip.
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