$279-200
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to climb a frozen waterfall? This course covers all of the basics from how to stay warm to how to best use tools and crampons to climb efficiently on frozen waterfalls and glaciers. Following this course, students should have a clear understanding of basic ice climbing concepts and safety
Booking Info
A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking with the balance due 30 days prior to your trip. If you book a trip within 30 days of the start date, full payment is required at the time of booking.
Once you have selected your trip dates, click “Check Availability”. You will receive an email confirming your trip dates and a link to purchase after completing the “check availability” form.
YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED UNTIL WE HAVE CONFIRMED TRIP DATES.
- Proper techniques for belaying and lowering on ice
- Development of an efficient swing with leashless tools
- Solid use of feet and controlled body movement
- Winter warmth techniques including clothing and food
- Presentation of ice climbing equipment and technical systems
- Practice ice screw removal and basic anchoring techniques
- AMGA Trained/Certified Guide
- Group Climbing Equipment
- Technical Hardware
- Technical Soft goods
- Personal Climbing Equipment
- Helmet
- Harness
- Food
- Transport
- Lodging
- Trip/Cancelation Insurance
- Non-technical Personal Items
- Rescue Insurance
- Park Entrance Fees (if applicable)
- Guide Gratuity
- Unforseen Cost Incurred Outside of the Control of SAI
Clothing
- Mid-weight synthetic bottom
- Synthetic underwear
- Softshell pants – a tighter, more athletic fit is ideal (do not wear baggy ski pants)
- (optional) Down or synthetic insulated pants – full side zip – should fit over all your layers
Bottom
- Lightweight longsleeve top
- Midweight longsleeve top – with hood recommended
- Sports Bra
- Softshell Jacket with hood
- Non-insulated Waterproof shell jacket with hood – should fit over your softshell jacket and under your harness waistbelt
- Down or synthetic insulated puffy jacket – should fit over the outside of all your layers
Head
- Wool or synthetic beanie – needs to fit under your helmet (no pom pom on top)
- Neck gaiter or balaclava – Buffs are great!
- Face Mask (PPE) – n95 or similar
- Sunglasses – full sun protection with 100% UV protection
Hands
- 1 pair of heavyweight insulated gloves for belaying
- 2 pairs of mid-weight water resistant softshell type gloves – with a leather palm
Feet
- Wool or synthetic mid-weight socks – ski socks are great!
- (do not wear heavy weight, bulky wool socks – your feet will get colder)
- Boots: leather or synthetic waterproof, insulated fully rigid mountaineering boot
- Ex: La Sportiva Nepal Cube
- Can be rented at Bent Gate Mountaineering in Golden
- Ex: La Sportiva Nepal Cube
- Optional: Gaiters
Technical Equipment
- Ice tools – designed for vertical water ice climbing
- Crampons – designed for vertical water ice climbing – dual point preferable
- Harness – UIAA/CE rated climbing harness with belay loop and gear loops. Should be able to fit on the outside of your layers. Adjustable leg loops recommended
- Helmet – UIAA/CE rated climbing helmet. Should be able to fit on the outside of your beanie
- Belay/rappel device – plaquette, tube style device preferred
- 2 locking carabiners – large, round stock screw gate carabiners that are easily manipulated while wearing gloves
*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
- 1000-1200 calories of food – energy bars, sandwiches, fruits, etc
Personal
- Backpack – 25-30L
- 2 Large mouth water bottles, 1L capacity each. (or 1 water bottle and 1 thermos)
- Lip balm
- Sunscreen
- Smartphone
Optional
- Toe/Hand Warmers
- Insulated, vacuum sealed bottle – for hot drinks or soup (1L capacity)
- Hot Drink – hot cocoa, tea, cider, sports drink, etc
- Hot Soup – miso or chicken noodle are favorites
