- All levels
- Ages 16+
This winter, join us for an amazing and unforgettable ice climb experience in North Conway. If you are a beginner or advanced climber, New England is an amazing experience to develop your climbing technique.
Quick Details
Intermediate Ice Climbing Course
So, you’re familiar with the joy of swinging tools, foot placements on ice, and the unforgettable “screaming barfies”. Now you’re ready to take the next step in your climbing progression! Our Intermediate Ice Climbing Course will help the beginner ice climber tackle steeper lines and introduce ice protection systems. We will spend time helping participants become more independent climbers by honing their safety systems.
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Winter
Minnesota: Meet your guide at Robinson Park in Sandstone, MN. The ice park is consists of 4 main areas of farmed ice. Spend the most time climbing, as the approach is minimal.
Washington: Ice is tricky in our wet climate. If interested in Washington winter climbing, call us to register. From there, we’ll coordinate our schedule with the weather and go when the ice is nice! Expect an approach hike.
Summer
Oregon: New for the 2024 season! Learn to ice climb at Mt. Hood’s Cooper Spur. Located on the north side of the mountain, we will meet at the Cooper Spur trailhead. We’ll hike 2-3 miles each way, so be prepared to hike in snow.
Washington: Meeting point is typically the Heliotrope Trailhead on Mt. Baker. We’ll spend the day climbing the Coleman Glacier seracs. Please note, the approach is a moderate 2.75 mile hike.
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This is an intermediate level course. Any previous ice climbing experience will enhance your ability to learn. Our Beginner Ice Climbing Course is highly recommended. Belay skills are required.
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- 18+ for adult courses or 16+ with consent from a guardian and Kaf approval.
- 12-18 for youth courses.
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- Belay techniques
- Ice climbing movement
- Ice tool and crampon techniques
- Belay techniques
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- 8 hours of expert instruction
- Kaf Resources
- Ropes
- Ice Tools
- Ice Screws
- Crampons
- Helmet
- Harness
- 8 hours of expert instruction
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- Transportation
- Lunch
- Personal climbing gear: Layers and boots.
- Transportation
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- Ice Tools
- Crampons
- Helmet
- Climbing boots
- Appropriate layers
- Ice Tools
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Transportation and times will be coordinated by email when the pre-trip announcement is sent to all registrants.
“The date I want isn’t listed.” Please visit our Custom Courses page and contact us to book a private or custom course that fits your needs.
“I don’t see any dates.” Several of our courses run infrequently. We invite you to opt for a waitlist on our courses that do not have visible dates on the course calendar. When enough people sign up for that course, we will select a course date and invite you all to register then.