ICE CLIMBING BASIC SKILLS

Friday, 6th of July 2018

Intermediate

An introduction to the ice climbing world! Equipment- crampons, leashless tools, building an Abalakov anchor, ice climbing strategies, safety, ice terminology, as well as route selection, ice grades and basic ice climbing technique are covered here.

Indoor or outdoor rock climbing experience. Level of climbing: 5a minimum. Ability to walk on crampons.

Full day

Mer de Glace

Crampon compatible mountaineering boots, ice climbing technical crampons, harness, helmet, 2 technical ice axes (possible to rent in Chamonix), dynamic lanyard and a screw-gate carabiner and head torch. Bring your own equipment so that you can practice with what you normally use. As for the clothes, please note that the temperature can be quite hot or cold, depending on weather. Bring layers of clothes which you can adjust from functional t-shirt to fleece or wool mid layers, lightweight puffer jacket, Goretex jacket, Softshell trousers, hat, one thin and one warm pair of gloves and solar protection (sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, lip protection). You will need more/less 35l rucksack. Please bring enough food and water (at least 2 litres) for a full day in mountains.

Please visit our What to Bring page for more information.

$79.00

lift ticket (special deals will be available)