While lot of climbing chases difficulty, alpine dry tooling chases efficiency. IFMGA Guide Vince Anderson teaches you how to apply dry tooling techniques specifically for alpine objectives. You’ll focus on moving securely in mountain boots, reading variable rock, and conserving energy. Learn the subtle tool placements, gloved hand techniques, and mental strategies needed to move fast and safe when the ice runs out high in the alpine.
LEVEL: Intermediate
DATE: Saturday - January 24th, 2026
MEET: 8:50am @ The Scarpa Booth (in the Vendor Village)
TIME: 9:00am - 4:00pm (full day)
GUIDE: Vince Anderson
SPONSOR: Scarpa
While lot of climbing chases difficulty, alpine dry tooling chases efficiency. IFMGA Guide Vince Anderson teaches you how to apply dry tooling techniques specifically for alpine objectives. You’ll focus on moving securely in mountain boots, reading variable rock, and conserving energy. Learn the subtle tool placements, gloved hand techniques, and mental strategies needed to move fast and safe when the ice runs out high in the alpine.
LEVEL: Intermediate
DATE: Saturday - January 24th, 2026
MEET: 8:50am @ The Scarpa Booth (in the Vendor Village)
TIME: 9:00am - 4:00pm (full day)
GUIDE: Vince Anderson
SPONSOR: Scarpa
