Advance your ice climbing prowess with our learn to lead clinic, tailored for those ready to build upon their foundational skills. Get expert instruction for CAMP’s Chris Snobeck
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: Micah Lewkowitz with Scarpa
Prerequisites: Previous ice climbing experience is required, climbers should be comfortable toproping at least WI3/4
Cost: $300 per climber
This clinic is an introduction to placing ice protection and building an ice anchor. Participants are in a mock lead scenario.
This clinic is an introduction to placing ice protection and building an ice anchor. Participants are in a mock lead scenario.
This clinic is an introduction to placing ice protection and building an ice anchor. Participants are in a mock lead scenario.
Learn the basics of leading in a mock lead scenario. Takes place in the Ouray Ice Park.