Group Introduction to Ice climbing with small cliffs guiding
IntroDuction to ice climbing
COURSES HELD IN North Conway, NH or Keene Valley, NY
This course is for those that want to try out ice climbing for the first time! Are you a rock climber that wants to take the next steps? Did you see ice climbing on social media and though that it looked awesome (it is!)? Then this course is for you! Whether you have a climbing background or not, come join us for one of our introductory courses! You won’t be disappointed!
You will spend your day with an experienced guide learning the ropes of ice climbing. You will learn the basics of ice climbing technique, including proper body positioning, and how to correctly use ice tools. You will also learn the basics of top rope climbing, to include how to belay and how to tie into the rope with a figure-8 follow-through. Following your day out, expect to understand the basics of of footwork and tool placement for ice climbing, as well as the basics necessary to top rope belay.
Sign up as an individual, a group, or a family!
DETAILS At a Glance
Duration: A typical day is 830-430
Group Size:Top Roping/Intro Days 1:4 max, Multi-pitch/Advanced days 1:2 max
Season: Late December - late March
Experience Required:No Experience needed for Intro/Top Rope days. Prior ice climbing needed for multi-pitch or advanced days
Minimum Age: All Participants must be at least 12 years old. Children 12-16 require a parent/guardian
Bookings Required:This course requires a minimum of 2 bookings to run. If this minimum isn’t met we may ask you to pay the private rate or reschedule.
Pricing (Does Not Include Fees):
Per Person | $225
Price Includes:All Technical gear as needed - Helmet, Harness, Boots, Crampons, Ice Axes, Ropes - and qualified guides.
WHAT MAKES SMALL CLIFFS GUIDING DIFFERENT
We pride ourselves in meeting you where you are at, taking the time to understand your goals and motivations, and curating a day that fits them to the best of our ability. We strive to provide excellent, standards based instruction by AMGA trained guides. With over 60+ five star reviews and hundreds of happy clients, you can rest assured putting your trust in us, and seeing the Small Cliffs Difference.
“The very best guiding experience! Andy is extremely knowledgeable and versatile. His flexible and upbeat approach made learning so easy for me. Thanks for a great trip!”
GEAR AND SKILLS REQUIRED FOR ICE CLIMBING
Ice climbing inherently requires us to spend time out in below freezing temperatures, moving over uneven terrain, hiking with a pack on, and more. We can and will customize a day based on your skills and experience, but having a base level of fitness and equipment will greatly help make the day more enjoyable!
Please check out our Winter Gear List for recommended layers and gear to have a comfortable day.
If you have concerns about your fitness to hike and climb all day, please reach out to us and we can discuss these concerns, and give you tools to help prepare for our trip.
For more advanced goals, please be upfront with your skills and prior experience. We want to provide experiences that are within your reach and abilities, and don’t put yourself or our guides in unnecessary danger.
