It doesn’t get much steeper ice than the formations in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. With our new Master Class, we can help you reach your ice climbing goals. For decades we have been teaching new climber’s from around the country how to ice climb. Now with this new class, we can help climbers progress their climbing ability where difficult climbs are no longer intimidating, but rather excited for a great challenge – for which you have the capability, strength, and confidence to rise to. Join us on this cutting-edge, technically intensive course that will make you a better climber. Period.
By the end of this course you will feel increasingly comfortable about venturing out on your own on ice climbs up to WI 5, be able to make effective choices about belay stances, build safe & efficient top rope anchors, lower climbers and top belay out. We will also cover:
Advanced Ice Techniques
Ice Screw Placements & Anchoring
V Threads & Multi-Point Anchors
Mechanical Advantage for Climber Assist
Belaying off the Anchor
Class is limited to 8 participants
$160 per person.