Alpine Snow and Ice Climbing Skills

This intermediate level course is for climbers who have taken our basic course or have previous multi-pitch climbing experience. Alpine climbing requires the use of a variety of climbing skills to negotiate snow, rock and ice terrain. You should already be familiar with anchors, belaying, knots, and ice climbing equipment. Both days will involve ascents of classic multi pitch alpine climbs in the White Mountains.

Topics of instruction will include gear placements (snow, rock and ice), rope management, time management, belay techniques and route finding. After completing these climbs, climbers should be capable of moving on to more difficult alpine routes in Huntington Ravine and throughout the Presidential Range.

Click HERE for our Ice Climbing Course Price List

The proper clothing is vital if you are to enjoy the program. Please take the quote "Cotton Kills" seriously. Cotton is NOT suitable for use in the mountains in winter. Please check the gear list we have provided to make sure you are prepared.

Be sure to read our Gear List for our winter programs HERE

Intermediate Ice Climbing

Advanced Ice Climbing

Guided Ice Climbs

Winter Mountaineering