Ready to take your climbing skills into the winter? CMC's ice climbing courses introduce climbers to the techniques, equipment, and safety systems needed to climb on ice. Whether you're new to ice climbing or looking to build more advanced skills, our courses provide hands-on instruction in a supportive mountain environment.
Our ice climbing progression is designed to help climbers build skills over time—from learning the fundamentals of ice climbing to developing the techniques and systems needed for independent top-rope and mixed climbing.
Basic Ice Climbing
2 Days - Introductory Level
In one evening and one field day on ice, this course will introduce novice or experienced rock climbers to the basics of ice climbing, with a focus on equipment, safety, and technique.
You'll learn:
- Basic ice climbing equipment
- Ice climbing safety
- Fundamental climbing techniques
Intermediate Ice Climbing
4 Days - Challenging
This class is for climbers who want to gain the skills needed to go on their own top-rope ice climbing adventures. You'll learn anchoring and rigging while refining your climbing technique.
You'll learn:
- Ice climbing anchoring
- Rigging systems
- Refined ice climbing technique
- Skills for independent top-rope ice climbing
Mixed Ice Climbing
5 Days - Moderate
Learn movement and techniques for mixed climbing while developing skills in route selection, grading systems, hazard evaluation, and safety systems.
You'll learn:
- Movement and techniques for mixed climbing
- Route selection
- Climbing grading systems
- Hazard evaluation
- Safety systems
Want to Get More Involved?
Interested in becoming more involved with CMC's ice climbing program? We are always looking for climbers interested in developing their skills and contributing to our schools and courses.
