Climbing Course
Ice Lead Climbing
This class is for experienced ice climbers who are ready to get on the sharp end.
Contacts
Jonathan Hieb
Leader
- Thu, Feb 16, 2023 - Sun, Feb 26, 2023
- Committee: CMC State
- Members: $385.00 Guests: $385.00
- Availability: 5 (12 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
This course has no scheduled activities.
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
You must register for this course to see course materials.