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PPG BMS - Basic Ice Climbing Field Day

Field trip: Basic Ice Climbing

PPG BMS - Basic Ice Climbing Field Day – Elevenmile Canyon

Students will learn and practice ice climbing techniques on an ice climbing wall.

Contacts

Ed Anderson
Ed Anderson
Primary Leader
  • Sun, Jan 17, 2027
  • Pikes Peak
  • Climbing
  • All Who Qualify, Adults
  • For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
  • 15 (15 capacity)
  • 3 (5 capacity)
  • Mon, Dec 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
  • Sun, Jan 10, 2027 at 6:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy

Ice climbing movements and proper climbing techniques for swinging ice tools and kicking in crampons will be demonstrated.  Students will practice techniques.  

We will meet at Camp Alexander (near Lake George) ready to go at 8am.  We will climb till noon.

Badges

students will earn:

Roster
Route/Place

Elevenmile Canyon

Required Equipment

Required Equipment

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).   

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