Clinic Description:

If you are brand new to ice climbing or simply looking to freshen your basic skills, this clinic is for you.

Clinic will cover: Safety, equipment, swinging tools, crampon work, basic movement progression, and resting techniques.

Climbing experience required:

Participants must have some previous rock climing experience including the ability to tie a retraced figure-8 knot and belay.

Equipment is not provided:

Participants must come prepared with a climbing harness, climbing helmet, and crampon compatible ice climbing boots. Particpants who show up without the required equipment may not be able to particpate in the clinic. Technical Ice Tools will be provided for use during the clinics. Information about climbing equipment rental is included in the Confirmation Email.

Note on clinic costs:

Money raised from the Ice Climbing Clinics at the Sandstone Ice Fest go directly to the Minnesota Climbers Association to help fund a variety of projects and initatives including maintenance and expansion of the Ice Park. Thank you for your support!