Learn the basics of ice climbing, ice anchors, alpine anchors, and steep snow. Takes place in the Ouray Ice Park.
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.
Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range.
Learn or review the basics of self-rescue like hauling, ascending, load transfers.
Single and multi-pitch ice climbs in the skylight area. Suitable for beginner to intermediate level ice climbers.
2:1 guided multi-pitch ice climb in Ouray. Suitable for those climbing WI4-5.
Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range.
Learn the fundamentals of ice climbing in the Ouray Ice Park. Suitable for beginners.
2:1 guided multi-pitch ice climb in Ouray. Suitable for those climbing WI4.
2:1 guided multi-pitch ice climb in Ouray. Suitable for those climbing WI4.
This clinic is suited for participants with some ice climbing experience who would like mileage on ice while also learning about where and how to place ice protection.
Work on your body positioning and technique on intermediate ice. This clinic will be run with David Roetzel that’s expertise will help take you to the next level. Sponsored by Mammut
Advance your ice climbing prowess with this Advanced ice clinic. This clinic will be run with a Sam Stuckey. Tailored for those ready to build upon their foundational skills. Sponsored by Blue Ice
Learn intermediate ice with Mo Beck. This course will work on improving your skills on intermediate terrain Sponsored by The North Face
Advance your ice climbing prowess with Novice Ice Clinic. Tailored for those ready to build upon their foundational skills. Learn from the expert instruction of Marcus Garcia. Sponsored by Sterling
Work on your body positioning and technique on intermediate ice. This clinic will be run with Joey Thompson and our Sponsor RAB.
Work on your body positioning and technique on intermediate ice. This clinic will be run with a Joey Thompson whose expertise will help take you to the next level. Sponsored by RAB
This clinic is for climbers who have climbed ice and are looking to progress on steeper terrain. Building on the foundational skills needed to move up moderate ice, we’ll teach more advanced movement techniques and positions with the goal of helping you confidently climb WI3+ to WI4 smoothly and effortlessly by:
Mastering foot placements, tool swings, and everything that happens in between with your body
Having adequate sequences of movement execution
Learning positions of rest and tricks to avoid getting “pumped”
Finding proper positions of balance
Reading the ice and choosing the right path
Prerequisites:
Participants must have previous experience ice climbing, preferably in the last year. (If you climbed once five years ago, we highly encourage you to take our Intro to Ice Movement clinic—it will be more fun and you will progress faster.)
If you’re an avid climber but want to master your craft on vertical ice and pillars, this clinic is for you. Steep ice is highly technique dependent, and we’ll spend five hours instructing and helping you hone your skills on them steeps!
Movement on WI4-5
Climbing vertical ice and pillars
Clearing bulges
Positions of rest
Prerequisites:
Must be an avid climber with frequent ice climbing experience up to WI3+.