Advanced Ice Course

Upon completion of this course you will have gained the skills, concepts and experience necessary to lead a single or multi-pitch ice climb up to grade 3 in difficulty.

Practical Skills Learned During This Course

How to plan your lead, route selection, and selection of gear and equipment.
Quick energy saving techniques for placement of ice protection, clipping, cleaning and racking.
Technique of Single vs. Double rope.
Lead climbing of a grade 3 ice climb with a top-rope safety.
Basic self-belay while rappelling and basic rescue, and tie-off of leader and seconder.

Essential Information

Group Size: 2 Participants

Course Length: 2 Days, 1 Evening.

Location: Orient Bay - Batchawana Area or Other

Prerequisites: Intermediate Ice or equivalent.

Personal & Technical Equipment: See Lists.

Theoretical Skills Learned During This Course

Understanding the principles of lead climbing.
Planning and ice climb as a lead climber. Partner selection route selection and safety considerations.