2 days. $480. Maximum 4 climbers per seminar.
Dates: December 30 and 31, 2021 (Thurs / Fri.)
January 15 and 16, 2022 (Sat / Sun.)
Learn the fundamentals of the sport the right way, the first time. This course is designed for existing rock and alpine climbers who are looking to add waterfall ice to their repertoire of skills. Don’t mess around winging and scratching till you figure it out. Let me show you the proper techniques and utilize focused development drills to steepen your learning curve. Most participants should feel comfortable top-roping in style in the Ouray Ice Park and some backcountry locations on their own after this course. Topics include: Movement techniques for up to WI4+, Belay systems for top-rope ice climbing, Top-rope anchoring systems for the ice park and backcountry, personal management skills (equipment, layering systems, nutrition …)