Introduction to Ice Climbing

January 2nd 2021

Event Details

  • Date: –
  • Spots: 6
  • Member Cost: Free
  • Categories:
  • Attendee Screening: Registration is First-Come/First-Serve

Description

Introduction to Ice Climbing:

This year we have teamed up with BlackSheep
Adventure Sports to offer an intro to ice
climbing
course this winter.

Leaders: Monte Johnson, Todd Powell, Rob
Janousek, Anna Milino

ACC Vancouver Intro to Ice Climbing


An Intro Course for Ice Climbing:

Ever thought about ice climbing? Come and
experience this exhilarating sport on our
Intro to Ice Climbing course.

Typically based out of Whistler or Pemberton,
depending on weather, this course
is designed to provide a strong foundation in the
skills necessary to ice climb
safely.
We will introduce you to the equipment, proper ice
climbing technique, top-rope
belay systems and even the basics of ice screw
placement and anchor construction.

You’ll be instructed on how to ice climb
efficiently and safely while having an
unforgettable weekend of learning, challenge and
exhilaration!
No experience is
necessary, leave that to us!

Course Summary:

  • Cost: $389 CAD per person (ACC
    Vancouver discounted price to be
    paid
    directly to
    Black Sheep Mountain Sports by Visa or e-transfer)
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Included: 2 days of instruction,
    required technical gear
  • Location: Whistler/Pemberton or
    Lillooet depending on weather
  • Dates & Availability: January 2 & 3,
    2021 (6 spots
    available)

Included:

  • ACMG Certified Guide/Instructor
  • Use of ice axes, screws & other related
    technical equipment
  • Required group gear


Not Included:

  • Transportation to/from meeting points
  • Personal equipment including boots
  • Hotel/lodging

    • Food


Fine Print:

  • A $75 deposit per person is required to
    secure a booking.
  • The final
    payment is due 30 days prior to the trip.
  • Trips subject to 5% GST.
  • We
    highly recommend Travel & Medical
    insurance    .
  • Be sure to look over our
    Booking Policies.
  • Participants will be
    required to sign a Waiver.

Note: Because of COVID-19 there will be
some
additional requirements including
wearing face masks when you cannot physically
distance, etc…

Contact Monte
Johnson
for any inquiries.

Monte Johnston
ACMG/IFMGA Mountain
Guide &
Editor in Chief

www.blacksheepadventuresports.com

ACC Vancouver Intro to Ice Climbing

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