Field trip: Basic Ice Climbing
PPG BMS - Basic Ice Climbing Field Day – Lake City Ice Park
Students will learn and practice ice climbing techniques on an ice climbing wall. ***NOTE: THIS TRIP IS FOR STUDENTS/MEMBERS STAYING AT THE ACCOMMODATION RESERVED BY CHRIS KAPLAN.***
Contacts
- Fri, Feb 14, 2025 — Mon, Feb 17, 2025
- Pikes Peak
- Climbing
- Adults
- Easy
- FULL (10 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet in Lake City. Instructor will send all confirmed attendees the address and details for the accommodation via email.
Ice climbing movements and proper climbing techniques for swinging ice tools and kicking in crampons will be demonstrated. Students will practice techniques.
***THIS TRIP SIGNUP IS FOR STUDENTS AND NON-STUDENT CMC MEMBERS ATTENDING THE LAKE CITY WEEKEND AND WHO ARE STAYING IN THE ACCOMMODATION MANAGED BY CHRIS KAPLAN.***
Badges
students will earn:
Basic Ice Climbing Course
instructors will earn:
Basic Ice Climbing Course Instructor
Required Equipment
PLEASE CONSULT YOUR STUDENT HANDBOOK.
Required Equipment: Eye protection, climbing helmet, harness, two locking carabiners (one must be a large HMS style), belay device, rappel back-up loop (10-14 inch tied loop of 5-6 mm nylon cord (made from a 4-ft. length of cord), or small Hollow-block loop), double length runner or PAS, winter alpine-style boots, steel alpine or ice crampons, and ice tools (the club has some crampons and ice tools, so check with instructor on availability).