- Ages 16+
- All levels
This winter, join us for an amazing and unforgettable ice climb experience in North Conway, NH. Whether you are a beginner or advanced climber, New England is an amazing experience to develop your climbing technique.
Quick Details
Winter Ice Climbing Course
Welcome to the wonderful world of frozen water! At Kaf Adventures, we love to ice climb! In fact, ice climbing has been a part of mountaineering and exploration for decades. Explorers developed techniques for traveling safely over glaciated terrain to reach the tops of mountains they saw from far below.
As they set their sights on steeper and steeper objectives, new techniques and tools needed to be created; thus the art of ice climbing was born. Whether pictures in magazines inspire you, friends told you about ice climbing, or you just thought it might be something fun to try, come experience the thrill of climbing, one of nature’s most dynamic mediums.
During our ice climbing instructional courses, we teach you all of the skills and techniques necessary to progress your skills. Whether you’re an experienced climber or a total beginner, our winter programs are booked on a custom basis to meet you where you are.
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Washington/Oregon: Ice is tricky in our wet climate. If interested in Washington or Oregon 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, and a single-day objective.
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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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Because this course is booked on a custom basis, any skill level can be accommodated and an appropriate objective will be selected for the person or group. Basic climbing knots and ability to belay are recommended and any previous climbing knowledge will enhance your ability to learn, but no prior experience is necessary. Previous experience spending long days in the cold is a plus.
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- Belay techniques
- Ice climbing movement
- Ice tool and crampon techniques
- Let us know your goals!
- Belay techniques
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- Four hours of expert instruction
- Access to Kaf resources
- Group climbing gear: ropes, ice tools, and protection
- Individual climbing gear if needed: helmet, harness, crampons, and hardware
- Four hours of expert instruction
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- Transportation
- Lunches and snacks
- Personal climbing gear: Mountaineering boots and clothing layers
- Transportation
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Group Gear from Kaf:
- Climbing Ropes
- Ice Tools
- Ice Screws
Individual Gear from Kaf (let us know if you need these):
- Helmet
- Harness
- Crampons
- Locking Carabiner
- Belay Device
Personal Gear
- Mountaineering Boots
- Appropriate Layers
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Transportation and times will be coordinated by email when the pre-trip announcement is sent to all registrants.
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Join us for Glacier Ice Climbing and practice your skills year round!
“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.