Mixed Climbing Course

This badge represents the successful completion of the Mixed Climbing Course. This class introduces climbers to mixed rock and ice, as well as dry tool routes. You’ll learn movement and techniques for mixed climbing as well as route selection, grading systems, hazard evaluation and safety systems. The course will take place in Ouray Ice Park where you’ll get to practice on classic mixed and dry tool top-roped climbs. You should be an experienced rock climber and proficient at climbing WI4-WI5 ice. Prerequisites: Intermediate Rock Climbing, Intermediate Ice Climbing.