CONTACT: info@cdnalpine.com Box 40087 Canmore, AB T1W 3H9 [About our Guides] [Prices & Booking] Take your ice climbing to the next level with this fun weekend of climbing & learning new skills! This course is perfect for those who have already done an intro ice course once or twice or have the equivilant experience. Winter 2018 Dates: Mar 17-18th, 2018 (1 spots left) Cost: $345 + GST Maximum Group Size: 4 Meeting Spot & Time: 8:00am in Canmore (details will be sent out to all participants well in advance) Custom Dates: Available December - Early April for groups of 1 to 20. Inquire for pricing. To Register: A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required to book your spot on this course with the remainder due 2 weeks prior to start date. Please send us an e-mail (info@cdnalpine.com) and we will provide you with an electronic invoice for the deposit or total amount (let us know which you would prefer). Payment can be made online using a credit card or PayPal account, or by mailing a cheque. Prerequisites: At least a couple days of previous ice climbing experience. Participants should also be familiar with basic climbing skills such as belaying. If you are unsure about your readiness for this course, please just send us an e-mail and we can help you decide. Agenda Days 1 & 2 - On this course your guide will strive to provide instruction that is most relevant to your skill level. Therefore, it is impossible to provide an exact agenda, but there will be 2 full days of climbing in the Canmore, Banff & Lake Louise areas! Topics covered may include movement skills, anchor building, mixed climbing, intro to lead climbing skills, steep ice techniques, gear selection & maintenance, and just about anything else you would like to learn! Because the group size is so small, it is not neccessary for everyone on the course to be at the exact same skill level, we will choose venues that have a variety of options for climbs! Optional Day 3 - Multipitch Ascent: Course participants can add on a discounted day of multipitch climbing in groups of 1 or 2 people. $400 for 1 person, $225 each for 2 people. Please request this option in advance. See the[ice] page for more information on guided ascents. Gear List Group gear such as ropes, ice tools, and carabiners will be provided by Canadian Rockies Alpine Guides. You can either bring your own personal gear or borrow most items from us at no charge. Please just let us know if you would like to borrow anything for the course. Ice Climbing Boots and clothing is not available for loan and must be rented or purchased. Rental and purchase information can be found here. Ice Climbing Boots Small Pack (about 30 litres) - available for loan Crampons - available for loan Harness - available for loan Helmet - available for loan Sweater/Fleece Winter Jacket or Goretex/Softshell Jacket Winter Pants or Goretex/Softshell Pants Long Underwear Gloves (2 pairs) Toque Water Bottle/Thermos Lunch