Ice Climbing Courses
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Ice climbing in Canada quite simply is as good as it gets. Learn the skills to move freely and safely over this amazing medium. With proper training, anyone can practice this sport and reach levels they never thought possible.
Whether you are just starting, need a refresher course or would like to have a guided experience free of stress you will be satisfied with your outing. Each course can be taught and tailored to your specific needs, focusing on your weaknesses to make you an overall stronger climber.
Your Guide
Is trained by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
Continually updating their skills with the newest techniques and equipment
Patient and ready to teach at an appropriate level
Courses
Can be tailored to meet the size of your group and ability
Lower ratios ensure more one on one time with your guide
Cost Per Day for all Ice Climbing Courses
1 Person $575 per person
2 People $675 or $337.50 per person
3 People $775 or $259 per person
4 People $875 or $218.75 per person
5 People $975 or $195 per person
6 People $1075 or $180 per person
*Please add 5% sales tax to the above amounts.
*There may be additional expenses such as food, gear rental, park fees, transportation or accommodation.
*Full-day and multi-day trips available.
Guiding Ratios
Larger more complex objectives are often guided 1:1, while smaller less technical objectives may be guided at a higher ratio. For mountaineering trips with minimal technical terrain, larger groups can be accommodated. Get in touch with us to discuss your options.
Intro to Ice Course
1 day course, 6 people maximum
Learn about the required equipment needed for ice climbing such as ice tools, crampons, harnesses, helmets
Learn the basics of climbing movement on ice and how to avoid the dreaded arm pump by swinging your tools efficiently
Learn the required safety used for using top rope belays and lowers
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Advanced Ice Climbing
2 day course, 4 people maximum
Bring your ice climbing technique to the next level by practicing with a certified guide
Practice efficient climbing movement and learn how to find rests
Learn how to place protection and build top rope anchors
Learn to read the ice and all of its ever changing qualities such as dinner plating, mushrooms and chandaliers
Learn to Lead Climb
2 day course, 4 people maximum
This course is for the aspiring climber that is ready to take steps towards lead climbing
Learn the skills to read the ice
Find rests and restful spots to place protection
How to assess adequate protection and avoid ground falls
Mental strategies
Equipment overview
Choosing an appropriate route with appropriate avalanche hazard
Coaching and assessment
Video footage for your later viewing
Intro to Mixed Climbing
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1 day course, 6 people maximum
Equipment overview for mixed climbing
Movement skills on rock and ice with ice tools
Proper footwork with crampons on rock
Hazard avoidance of hanging ice and falling tools