Curious about what it takes to move confidently on multi-pitch ice? This course breaks down the systems and skills you need before you ever step onto a big route.
We focus on practical, hands-on training: Building solid anchors on varied ice, organizing ropes and belays in tight or tedious spaces, practicing safe rappels, and how to transition efficiently between “pitches” on smaller features.
Most of the course happens on the ground or low-angle ice, giving you time to repeat skills, ask questions, and build true competence—not just follow a guide up a climb.
If you want to prepare for real multi-pitch objectives with a calm, structured approach, this course will give you the confidence and technical foundation to get started.
Once you have selected your class dates. You will receive an email confirming your trip dates and a link to purchase after completing the “check availability” form.
A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking and the balance due will be charged 2 days before your class date.
Clothing
Bottom
Cotton or synthetic climbing pants/capri’s
Shorts for hot weather
Top
Fleece or lightweight down sweater
Lightweight wind shell
Water proof rain jacket – lightweight gore-tex or similar
Short-sleeved shirt
(Optional) Sun hoody
Head
Baseball hat – for sun protection
Hands
1 pair of lightweight leather belay gloves – hardware store versions are great
Feet
Sticky rubber approach shoes or light hiking/trail running shoes (closed toe mandatory)
Cotton or Synthetic socks
Technical Equipment
Harness – UIAA/CE rated climbing harness with belay loop and gear loops. Should be able to fit on the outside of your layers.
Helmet – UIAA/CE rated climbing helmet.
Belay/rappel device – plaquette, tube style device preferred
2 locking carabiners – large, round stock screw gate carabiners that are easily manipulated while wearing gloves
Sticky rubber rock climbing shoes
*All technical equipment will be provided by SAI, but if you have our own, it’s encouraged that you bring it.
Food
2L of water
800 -1200 calories of food – energy bars, sandwiches, fruits, etc
Personal
Backpack – 25-30L
2 Large mouth water bottles, 1L capacity each.
Lip balm
Sunscreen
Smartphone
This trip is currently out of season.
Join the list and we’ll contact you first when new dates open.
Summit Ascents International is an authorized mountain guide service of Rocky Mountain National Park, Jefferson County, Colorado and Boulder County, Colorado.
