2:1 guided multi-pitch ice climb in Ouray. Suitable for those climbing WI4-5.
2:1 guided multi-pitch ice climb in Ouray. Suitable for those climbing WI4-5.
Dive into the world of mixed climbing with our Intro to Mixed Climbing Seminar, led by expert Chris Snobeck from our sponsor CAMP. This is a FULL DAY SEMINAR. The seminar will run 9:30am-3:00pm. This full day seminar will allow you to have more time to learn and practice the skills of mixed climbing on multiple different routes in the park.
Advance your ice climbing prowess with our 'Intermediate Ice Climbing Seminar, tailored for those ready to build upon their foundational skills. Join Chris Snobeck for a full day seminar learning the skills need for intermediate ice. This is a FULL DAY SEMINAR that will run from 9:00-3:00pm
Dive into the world of Dry tooling with expert Keenan Griscom from our sponsor CAMP. This is a FULL DAY SEMINAR. The seminar will run 9:00am-3:00pm. This full day seminar will allow you to have more time to learn and practice the skills of Dry tooling on multiple different routes in the park.
New to ice climbing? Let’s get you oriented! Join us for a day in the Ice Park to learn how to do the dang thing. We’ll go over equipment, belaying, anchors, and climbing. This clinic is aimed at beginners, dabblers, or people looking to get back into it after a long hiatus. We’re nice, we’re fun, and we already think you are cool. Climb with Moxie (;
New to ice climbing? Let’s get you oriented! Join us for a day in the Ice Park to learn how to do the dang thing. We’ll go over equipment, belaying, anchors, and climbing. This clinic is aimed at beginners, dabblers, or people looking to get back into it after a long hiatus. We’re nice, we’re fun, and we already think you are cool. Climb with Moxie (;
New to the Ouray Ice Park? Want to meet some new climbing partners? Need a belay? Join us and warm up those climbing muscles before the Ouray Ice Fest gets rolling. This clinic is for anybody who wants to climb with a cool group of inclusive-minded folks. Beginner climbers (including TOTAL beginners) to advanced climbers (especially the mellow ones who don't want to climb with assholes) are welcome! If you are new to the sport, we’ll give you a rundown on equipment and techniques to set you up for success. If you are an experienced climber, we’ll collaborate with you to beef up your tool kit. Climb with Moxie!
New to the Ouray Ice Park? Want to meet some new climbing partners? Need a belay? Join us and warm up those climbing muscles before the Ouray Ice Fest gets rolling. This clinic is for anybody who wants to climb with a cool group of inclusive-minded folks. Beginner climbers (including TOTAL beginners) to advanced climbers (especially the mellow ones who don't want to climb with assholes) are welcome! If you are new to the sport, we’ll give you a rundown on equipment and techniques to set you up for success. If you are an experienced climber, we’ll collaborate with you to beef up your tool kit. Climb with Moxie!
Ice climbing is much more technique dependent than rock climbing. Learn the skills properly in a full-day introduction to the sport of ice climbing. Warning: it’s addicting! By the end of the day you’ll be able to:
Climb a waterfall up to WI3 (don’t worry, we’ll also teach you what ice climbing grades mean!)
Have an understanding of some of the inherent risks of climbing ice and how to mitigate them
Properly belay in a top rope setting and efficiently communicate with your partner
Identify the ins and outs of ice climbing equipment, including proper fit and use
Tie a few basic knots to keep you connected to your partner—and the mountain!
Prerequisites:
None! This is an appropriate course for anyone who is interested in learning about ice climbing, or for climbers looking to refresh their skills for the coming season.
In this clinic we’ll approach graduation from being a competent ice climber on top rope to taking the first steps into learning how to lead an ice climb. In a mock lead scenario, we’ll follow the natural progression to safely and efficiently lead an ice climb. You’ll have a chance to learn from our guides:
Reading the ice and understanding its behavior
Leader’s movement on ice
Ice screws: correct placement, mechanics and limitations
Protection spacing
Ice screw anchor building and V, A & 0-threads
Top anchor belay
Lead belay and back ties
Prerequisites:
You must be an avid climber with proven experience on waterfall ice.
Some leading experience on rock (even at the rock gym) is a must.
Clear understanding of what “leading” means to prove readiness to move into it.
This clinic is not a “learn how to ice climb” clinic, although some instruction to improve your movement as to guarantee efficiency and safety as a leader will be provided.
Date: Friday, January 24
Schedule: Full day seminar - meet at 09:30 at Ouray Ice Park and finish at 15:30
Sponsor/Athlete: John Roskelley with Lowa
Prerequisites: Previous ice climbing experience is required, climbers should be comfortable toproping at least WI3/4
Cost: $300 per climber
Date: Wednesday, January 22
Schedule: Full day seminar - meet at 07:30 at Ouray Ice Park and finish at 15:30
Goals: This clinic is an introduction to mixed climbing and drytooling. We follow a progression of difficulty and introduce techniques to maintain control and a “quiet body”. Climbers will learn how to assess mixed climbing routes, strategize techniques, climb efficiently on rock with crampons and ice tools and transition between rock and ice.
Prerequisites: None
Ratio: Small group for customized instruction, maximum of 4 climbers with 1 guide
Cost: $330 per climber
Date: Thursday, January 23
Schedule: Full day seminar - meet at 07:30 at Ouray Ice Park and finish at 15:30
Goals: This clinic is curated for ice climbers who want to learn unique and creative techniques for climbing steep routes and pillars. Our instructors use customized coaching to help climbers learn how to use body positioning to strategically mitigate the pump factor and relying purely on arm strength.
Prerequisites: Previous ice climbing experience is required, climbers should feel comfortable toproping at least WI3/4
Ratio: Small group for customized instruction, maximum of 4 climbers with 1 guide
Cost: $330 per climber
Date: Friday, January 24
Schedule: Full day seminar - meet at 09:30 at Ouray Ice Park and finish at 15:30
Sponsor/Athlete: Micah Lewkowitz with Scarpa
Prerequisites: Previous ice climbing experience is required, climbers should be comfortable toproping at least WI3/4
Cost: $300 per climber
Join Anna Pfaff the celebrated alpinist, who has established numerous first ascents, like on the Great Trango Tower, or her all-female ascent of peak 5400. Fresh off a historic summit of Shishapangma, she’s the most motivating athlete to push your limits with!
This clinic is suited for participants with some ice climbing experience who would like to sharpen their skills on WI4 ice.
This seminar begins with ice climbing movement refresher and adds in technical skills like ice anchors, belaying from above, and v-threading.
Learn from celebrated high altitude mountaineer Carlos Buhler, who has established routes on Everest, Changabang, Ama Dablam, and more. Participants learn the basics of swinging, kicking, and hip movement while getting in a full day of climbing mileage.
This clinic is designed for beginner climbers/ice climbers. Participants will learn the basics of swinging, kicking, and hip movement while getting in a full day of climbing mileage.