Climbing Course
Mixed Climbing
This class introduces climbers to mixed rock and ice, as well as dry tool routes.
Contacts
- Mon, Mar 2, 2026 - Sun, Mar 8, 2026
- Committee: Denver
- Members: $250.00 Guests: $300.00
- Availability: 4 (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
You’ll learn movement and techniques for mixed climbing as well as route selection, grading systems, hazard evaluation and safety systems. The course will include an evening at the Ice Coop in Boulder and an evening at LCC to learn dry tooling techniques; and outside field days (location TBD).
You should be an experienced rock climber and proficient at climbing WI4-WI5 ice. Prerequisites: Intermediate Rock Climbing, Intermediate Ice Climbing.
Schedule:
Monday, March 2: 6-9pm Ice Coop in Boulder
Thursday, March 5: 6-9pm Longmont Climbing Collective
Saturday, March 7 or Sunday March 8 (weather dependent). Please keep your schedule flexible.
Badges you will earn:
Mixed Climbing Course
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture Night 1 | |||
| Ice Coop |
Mon, Mar 2, 2026
Registration closes Mar 1
|
10
participants
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| Lecture Night 2 | |||
| Course Venue TBA |
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
Registration closes Mar 3
|
13
participants
|
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| Field Component 1 | |||
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Mar 7– 8, 2026
Registration closes Mar 5
|
6
participants
|
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- 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.
You must register for this course to see course materials.