ICE CLIMBING

The Adirondacks are known for ice climbing and has an abundance of ice for all ability levels.

	Full Day	1/2 Day
	(8+ hours)	(4 hours)
1 person	$250	$125
2 people	$300	$150
3 people	$350	$175
Rates include all equipment except for mountain boots. contact: mike@clideadv.com

All ice climbing instruction follows current AMGA standards and is catered to the individuals needs and expectations.

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION

Advanced Ice Climbing
For anyone with previous ice climbing experience interested in learning techniques for climbing a variety of intermediate to advanced terrain.

techniques for efficient movement
resting and conserving energy
belaying a leader
ice protection
following a multi-pitch climb
multi- pitch rappelling

Efficient Climbing Techniques
Learn how to climb efficiently by making every move count and minimizing wasted energy enabling you to climb bigger and harder routes with less effort.

racking your gear for easy access
selecting and tuning your gear
body position, balance, awareness
route strategy
how and when to rest
staying warm and comfortable

Anchors for Ice
Building anchors in ice has a unique set of considerations due to constantly changing conditions. Learn how to safely build bomber anchors for a variety of situations.

quality and strength of ice
natural features
using and maintaining ice screws
v-threads
anchor loading
top-rope, hanging belay, and rappel

Ice Lead Climbing
For climbers who have experience top-roping and would like to learn how to lead moderate single pitch ice routes.

ice anchors
fall dynamics
belay setup
rope management
rappel setup
rescue techniques

Advanced Ice Lead Climbing
For climbers who have some experience leading moderate routes and want to tackle longer and more challenging routes:

hanging belays
belay transistions
double rope techniques
traverses
v-threads
multi-pitch rappels

Mixed Climbing
Open up your options with mixed routes by learning to seemlessly transition between rock and ice.

route condition and strategies
techniques for very thin ice
dry-tooling
climbing rock with crampons
rock protection
aid techniques

MULTI-PITCH and BACKCOUNTRY ICE CLIMBING

Chouinard's Gully (NEI 2-3)	Multiplication Gully (NEI 2-3)
Positivie Thinking (NEI 4+)	Neurosis (NEI 4)
Cascade Slide (NEI 2-3)	Roaring Brook Falls (NEI 3)
Trap Dike (NEI 2-3)	Avalanche Mountain Gully (NEI 3)