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Session A, Ice Climbing Field Day - Sunday, January 15, 2023

Field trip: Ice Climbing

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Enjoy 4 hours of ice climbing at Camp Alexander in Lake George, CO.

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Hana Hamilton
Primary Leader
  • Sun, Jan 15, 2023
  • CMC State
  • Youth, Climbing
  • Water Ice Climb
  • Youth
  • Beginner, Intermediate
  • For Beginners (Getting Started Series)

 After learning the basics of ice climbing in a classroom setting on Saturday, January 14, head out to put your new knowledge to the test with 4 hours of ice climbing at Camp Alexander in Lake George, CO on Sunday, January 15.

Meet at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden at 9am. We will depart for Lake George soon after.

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

You Bring:
  • Synthetic or wool long underwear bottom and top (no cotton - cotton does not wick moisture or insulate when wet)
  • Mid layer top and bottom
  • Synthetic or wool socks (no cotton)
  • Winter jacket
  • Insulated “Puffy” Jacket
  • Snow/Shell pants (shell pants preferable)
  • Warm gloves or mittens
  • Hat and neck gaiter or balaclava
  • Goggles or sunglasses
  • Small day pack
  • Water bottle
  • Lip balm
  • Sunscreen
  • Mountaineering Boots (Lowa and La Sportiva Mountaineering Boots can be rented from REI Denver, Neptune Mountaineering in Boulder, and Bentgate in Golden, cost of rental varies and ranges around $25-$40)
Optional:
  • Hand warmers 
  • Thermos of hot liquid
  • Gaiters 
  • Water bottle insulator
  • Camera
CMC Will Provide:
  • Crampons
  • Ice Axes
  • Helmet
  • Harness
  • Face mask
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
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