Snow & Ice Anchors Clinic
This full day course offers important information about construction and equalization of anchor systems for both snow and ice climbing. If you are heading to the big mountains, glaciers or doing Alpine climbs these skills are a must. Guides will instruct anchors that include but are not limited to: ice screws, bollards, v–threads, terrain and…
Read more...Self Rescue Clinic
Be a good partner, not only with good belay tactics, and stoke but with the skills you need to safely get out of a bad situation. This 1-day course will go over rescuing the second and the leader with anchor-building and assessment, escaping a belay, counter-balance and tandem rappels. Be prepared if something goes wrong…
Read more...The Art of Bailing
This clinic is perfect for climbers with experience on WI3+ terrain or moderate alpine routes who want to add a crucial skill to their repertoire. Participants should be familiar with basic climbing systems, including rappelling and anchor setups. Skills Covered • When to Bail: Assessing conditions, hazards, and timing to make the right call •…
Read more...Alpine Style Climb
There are numerous classic Alpine gullies scattered throughout the White Mountains, including Shoestring Gully, Cinema Gully and more. You must be physically fit, and should already be familiar with anchors, belaying, basic knots and ice climbing equipment. GEAR LIST: Here’s everything you’ll need for your ice climbing adventure at Mt. Washington Valley Ice Fest.…
Read more...Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue: Two-Day Clinic
Are you planning a trip to Alaska, Mt. Rainier, the Alps or South America? This two-day intensive course will cover the skills of knots, friction hitches, roped travel techniques, self arrest, snow and ice anchors and extrication techniques. All instruction will be by seasoned guides with extensive climbing experience on glaciers around the world. This…
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