Are you new to ice climbing? Everyone has to start somewhere and this is the place! Learn everything you need to know about the fundamentals of ice climbing in this fun and welcoming clinic. This clinic is designed to help make the most of those sharp pointy things on your hands and feet.

• Designed for a brand new climber or someone with limited experience rock or ice climbing

• Learn ice climbing technique and apply your skills on ice rated W2-W4+

Date:
Thursday: December 10th
Saturday: December 12th
Sunday: December 13th

Anyone who has been ice climbing can recognize that it has inherent risks. This crash course in wilderness medicine will discuss medical problems one may encounter while winter climbing. We will discuss how to prevent, recognize, and treat injuries and spend time hands-on practicing these skills.

This course will cover:
-Musculoskeletal injuries
-Head and spinal trauma
-Wounds - lacerations & penetrating objects
-Hypothermia & frostbite
-When to evacuate
And more!

Come learn the skills to stay safe on your winter adventures, and know what to do in case something goes wrong!

Note: this will be an INDOOR clinic at the Spire Climbing Gym classroom.

Saturday 13th from 9am to 3pm

Sunday 14th from 9am to 3pm

This clinic offers the full suite of skills needed to become a better ice climber. Improve your body position and flow on easy Grade 3 flows and transition onto creative vertical pillars, thin ice and perhaps even a taste of mixed climbing.

• Learn the technique for more efficient ice climbing and test your skills on WI2-4+

• Open to everyone

• Designed for people with previous climbing experience

Dates:
Thursday, December 10th
Friday, December 11th
Saturday, December 12th
Sunday, December 13th

This clinic offers the full suite of skills needed to become a better ice climber. Improve your body position and flow on easy Grade 3 flows and transition onto creative vertical pillars, thin ice and perhaps even a taste of mixed climbing.

• Designed for beginner ice climbers with some ice or rock climbing experience

• Women’s only clinic

• Previously called Intro to Ice

Dates:
Friday, December 11th
Sunday, December 13th

Have you ice climbed before and ready to graduate to the next level? Then this fundamentals clinic is for you! World class athletes and guides will mentor you as you work your way onto challenging vertical ice up to Grade 4+. This clinic will build a strong foundation in body position and efficient techniques with your ice tools.

Dates:
Thursday, December 10th
Sunday, December 13th

Dates:
Thursday, December 10th
Friday, December 11th
Saturday, December 12th
Sunday, December 13th

Learn essential skills for leading ice climbs and new techniques to boost your confidence on the sharp end. This seminar is only for climbers’ with previous ice leading or following experience.

Note: participants will NOT be leading. All students will be on a top rope clipping a trail rope to the protection.

Dates:
Thursday, December 10th
Saturday, December 12th
Sunday, December 13th

Become a better ice climber by putting new skills and tricks for efficient movement in your climbing quiver.

• Learn the footwork and leashless climbing techniques required to manage strength and endurance on sustained, steep ice.

• The afternoon may be divided into advanced specialty lessons featuring mixed climbing, building anchors, and secrets of the pros.

Dates:
Thursday, December 10th
Saturday, December 12th
Sunday, December 13th

Presented by- CAMP-USA

Whether you are an experienced alpinist or a beginning mountaineer, the benefits of the light & fast approach are indisputable.

• Being lighter means using less energy with every step we take and more comfortable when we are in motion.

• This clinic covers the most important aspects of the light & fast approach, moving in the mountains and multi-pitch climbing.

• This is an advanced level clinic. A high level of fitness and comfort on WI4 ice is required.

Note: participants will NOT be leading. All students will be on a top rope.

Sponsored by CAMP

Athletes:

Dates:
Thursday, December 10th
Friday, December 11th
Saturday, December 12th
Sunday, December 13th