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TCS Basic Ice Plus - CMC Denver - 2027

Climbing Course

Basic Ice

In one evening class and one and a half field days at Lake City Ice Park, Basic Ice Climbing Plus will introduce novice or experienced rock climbers to the basics of ice climbing, and teach them to safely enjoy the sport in top-rope settings. The course focuses on equipment, safety, and the particular movement techniques for efficient ice climbing.

Contacts

Matthew Biscan
Matthew Biscan
Instructor
Sheryl Lampert
Sheryl Lampert
Leader

Basic Ice Plus does not teach avalanche awareness or avalanche safety. These topics are covered in the Avalanche Terrain Avoidance Seminar or AIARE Level 1. If you are interested in learning more advanced ice techniques consider Intermediate Ice.  If you already love the ice, are an experienced trad leader, and want to get on the sharp end consider the Ice Lead Climbing class.

Classroom Night:  January 12, 6:30 to 8:30pm at CMC Basecamp. Please bring your harness and climbing shoes and we will be doing belay tests!

Field Days:  Saturday January 16 (all day) and Sunday January 17 (until noon) at Lake City Ice Park.  

Students are responsible for covering their own travel, food and accommodation.  A limited number of shared accommodations, including bathroom and kitchen, may be available but are not guaranteed to be available.  If available, shared rooms may be purchased for a fee yet to be set on a first come first served basis.  Contact Matt Biscan to check on availability.  

NOTE:  You are strongly encouraged to arrive in Lake City on Friday night January 15.  We will be starting first thing in the morning on Saturday January 16.  

Cancellation Policy:
Classes must have minimum four students signed up and requisite number of instructors. If either number is too low class may be cancelled,
Refund Policy: Please see CMC refund policy 

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Course Requirements

This course has no scheduled activities.

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Required Equipment
    • Harness
    • Belay device
    • Helmet 
    • Climbing shoes (Shoes for lecture night) 
    • 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.
    • 55L+ Pack

          Equipment Provided: 

          • CMC will provide technical equipment for the class (ice tools and crampons).

            Course Materials

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