Climbing Course
Ice Lead Climbing
This class is for experienced ice climbers who are ready to get on the sharp end.
Contacts
Graham Ottley
Leader
- Thu, Feb 13, 2025 - Sun, Feb 23, 2025
- Committee: Denver
- Members: $350.00 Guests: $400.00
- Availability: 5 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
What You'll learn:
- How to place ice screws
- Ice leading strategy
- Options for technical descent (e.g. A-threads)
- You’ll also receive plenty of mentorship from our Sr. Ice Climbing Instructors.
Badges you will earn:
Advanced Ice Climbing Course
Course Requirements
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture Night 1 | |||
| Zoom Lecture |
Thu, Feb 13, 2025
Registration closes Feb 11
|
5
participants
3 instructors
|
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| Lecture Night 2 | |||
| Zoom Lecture |
Tue, Feb 18, 2025
Registration closes Feb 16
|
5
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Field Components | |||
| Lake City Ice Park |
Fri–Sun, Feb 21–23, 2025
Registration closes Feb 19
|
5
participants
3 instructors
|
|
Roster
Required Equipment
- Harness
- 3 Locking Carabiners
- 2 double runners
- Belay device
- Helmet
- Climbing shoes (Shoes for lecture night)
- Eye protection (required)
- Crampons
- Necessary 4 season clothing and gear to negotiate snowy terrain in full winter.
- Mountaineering boots that will take a hybrid or step-in crampon. We have some strap-on crampons that will fit boots without a toe or heel welt but this is not the optimal configuration.
- 1 pair of gloves that are thin enough to give you dexterity on the climb yet warm enough to avoid frostbite.
- 1 pair of warmer gloves to wear when belaying or waiting for a rope.
Course Materials
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