CONTACT:
info@cdnalpine.com
Box
40087
Canmore, AB
T1W 3H9
[About our Guides]
[Prices & Booking]
Ice Week Blog postings:
Dec 2012 |
The ultimate course for those who are psyched to become skilled
& safe ice climbers! The week will be led by CRAG's head guide
J. Mills, who has over a decade of experience teaching ice climbing and
is one of Canada's top ice climbers. (more...)
Very small group sizes (max 4) allow for instruction that matches your
skill and ambition level and provides a highly enjoyable week for all.
Winter 2019 Dates: - Jan 26-30th (FULL)
- Mar 9-13th (3 spots left)
Cost: $1095 + GST
Maximum Group Size: 4
Meeting Spot & Time: 7:30am in Canmore (details will be sent out to all participants well in advance)
Custom Dates: Available December - Early April for groups of 1 to 8. Inquire for pricing.
To Register:
- Please e-mail
us for a registration package. A deposit of $350 is required to book your spot on this course, with the
remainder due 4 weeks prior to the 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, easily and securely, using a credit card
number or PayPal account. Alternately, mail a cheque to: Canadian
Rockies Alpine Guides, Box 40087, Canmore, AB, T1W 3H9.
Prerequisites:
At least a few days of previous ice climbing experience, preferably up
to WI4, and basic climbing skills such as belaying & rappelling. Those with no ice experience but with a mountaineering or rock
climbing background and lots of enthusiasm can take our Intro Ice Course and/or arrange a couple of custom days prior to the course to get up to speed. If you are unsure
about your readiness for this course, please just send us an e-mail and
we can help you decide.
Agenda
Due to variable ice conditions, weather, and partipants desires, it is
impossible to provide an exact agenda. However, the week will likely
look something like this and will be sure to include as much climbing
as you can handle!
Day
1 - We will start with a full day of climbing at one of the local single pitch crags. This allows us to focus on movement techniques and start learning some new skills while getting to know each other! There will likely be the chance to try out some mixed climbs as well.
Day
2 - Multipitch skills! We will spend the day working on skills such as anchor building, rope handling, belaying
from above, and multipitch rapelling. We can also start working on lead climbing skills and will of course get lots of climbing in!
Day
3 - Lead climbing skills! We
will head to a different single pitch area and spend the day learning and practicing lead climbing skills! Initially there are a number of drills we will do on top-rope in order to safely practice the skills required for leading. Deciding to lead is a personal
decision and you will not be pressured to do anything you are
uncomfortable with. However, if you are keen to lead and are looking solid we will get you leading as soon as you are ready!
Day
4 - Multipitch climbing! We will
head out for a multipitch climb and some of the leading can be
done by anyone who is feeling confident! If you don't feel ready to lead that is just fine and you will still have lots of opportunities to take charge with the
descent, belaying others from above, etc.
Day
5 - Steep ice & mixed
climbing! For our final day, everyone will have the chance to push
their technical abilities on a number of steep ice and mixed climbs at
yet another world class ice climbing venue! This will also be your
chance to review the other skills learned throughout the week and to
climb until you can no longer lift your ice axes!
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 are 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)
- 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
- Down Jacket if
you have one!
- Water
Bottle/Thermos
- Lunches
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