Group Type: 4:1 Guided
Skill Level: Intermediate
Availability: Friday, Saturday

You’re ready to be the master of any frozen domain in your sights. Steep climbing, efficient movement, masterful rope, and anchor work - these are the pillars of an advanced ice toolbox. Ready to move faster, more safely, and with bigger margins for single-day pushes? Sign up for Advanced Ice and prepare for the next level.

$225

Advanced Ice

Overview

Have you spent the last few seasons putting in the time on frozen water? Are you ready to elevate your winter climbing and be comfortable and confident in any terrain? This is the realm of the serious ice climber, from overhanging movement to tricky transitions, often featuring challenging anchors and critical decision points. In Advanced Ice, you’ll gain confidence in your movement so that the only thing limiting you is your mind.

Qualifications

  • Clinic participants should be strong ice climbers. We suggest competence following WI4-5. 

  • Participants should have a solid knowledge of ice anchors and techniques, including V-threads and mixed ice/rock anchors.

Be sure to review our FAQ for more information on required equipment, travel, and all things Cooke City!

Highlights

  • Level up your ice climbing with advanced techniques. 

  • Talk with experts about the mental game behind climbing hard ice.

  • Look deeper into all the non-climbing factors that will elevate your mountain movement, including rope work, anchors, rappelling, and being a strong partner. 

  • Talk about risk tolerance and the importance of knowing your physical and mental limits.