Advance your ice climbing prowess with Novice Ice Clinic. Tailored for those ready to build upon their foundational skills. Learn from the expert instruction. Sponsored by Rocky Talkie
New to ice climbing? Let’s get you oriented! Join us for a day in the Ice Park to learn how to do the dang thing. We’ll go over equipment, belaying, anchors, and climbing. This clinic is aimed at beginners, dabblers, or people looking to get back into it after a long hiatus. We’re nice, we’re fun, and we already think you are cool. Climb with Moxie (;
New to ice climbing? Let’s get you oriented! Join us for a day in the Ice Park to learn how to do the dang thing. We’ll go over equipment, belaying, anchors, and climbing. This clinic is aimed at beginners, dabblers, or people looking to get back into it after a long hiatus. We’re nice, we’re fun, and we already think you are cool. Climb with Moxie (;
Ice climbing is much more technique dependent than rock climbing. Learn the skills properly in a full-day introduction to the sport of ice climbing. Warning: it’s addicting! By the end of the day you’ll be able to:
Climb a waterfall up to WI3 (don’t worry, we’ll also teach you what ice climbing grades mean!)
Have an understanding of some of the inherent risks of climbing ice and how to mitigate them
Properly belay in a top rope setting and efficiently communicate with your partner
Identify the ins and outs of ice climbing equipment, including proper fit and use
Tie a few basic knots to keep you connected to your partner—and the mountain!
Prerequisites:
None! This is an appropriate course for anyone who is interested in learning about ice climbing, or for climbers looking to refresh their skills for the coming season.
Build a solid foundation of movement skills.
We provide a time-tested progression of ice climbing movement skills through decades of climbing instruction that will take your ice climbing to new heights.
Learn the best way to swing your tools, position your body, and balance on your feet to become a solid ice climber.
Our half-day of instruction will be spent practicing specific drills and receiving practical feedback from professional coaches/guides.
Our clinics will be instructed by a Cirque Guide and/or a sponsored athlete. Please meet us at the sponsor’s booth at the Ouray Ice Park. Plan on arriving 15 minutes early, ready with all your equipment, so we can leave for the ice climbing clinic at the start time.
This clinic is designed for beginner climbers/ice climbers. Participants will learn the basics of swinging, kicking, and hip movement.
This clinic is designed for beginner climbers/ice climbers. Participants will learn the basics of swinging, kicking, and hip movement.
Learn from celebrated high altitude mountaineer Carlos Buhler, who has established routes on Everest, Changabang, Ama Dablam, and more. Participants learn the basics of swinging, kicking, and hip movement while getting in a full day of climbing mileage.
This clinic is designed for beginner climbers/ice climbers. Participants will learn the basics of swinging, kicking, and hip movement while getting in a full day of climbing mileage.
This clinic is for complete beginners to ice climbing. Learn from accomplished climber and alpinist Mo Beck, the 10X national champion and 2X gold medalist in the paraclimbing World Cup. Participants will receive ice climbing movement instruction on friendly routes.
This clinic is for complete beginners to climbing or ice climbing. Participants will receive ice climbing movement instruction on friendly routes and refresh or learn to tie-in and top-rope belay.
This clinic is an introduction to placing ice protection and building an ice anchor. Participants are in a mock lead scenario.
Don’t miss instruction with Mo Beck, the 10X national champion and 2 time gold medalist in the paraclimbing World Cup. Participants will receive ice climbing movement instruction on friendly routes and refresh or learn to tie-in and top-rope belay. All ability levels are welcome.
Learn the basics of leading in a mock lead scenario. Takes place in the Ouray Ice Park.
Single and multi-pitch ice climbs in the skylight area. Suitable for beginner to intermediate level ice climbers.
Single and multi-pitch ice climbs in the skylight area. Suitable for beginner to intermediate level ice climbers.
Learn the fundamentals of ice climbing in the Ouray Ice Park. Suitable for beginners.