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Ice Climbing Info

    Is transportation included?  No, we will meet at he trailhead. Check with us, however - if you need a ride, we might be able to provide one

    What time?  8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

    Where do we meet?  East entrance PER building parking lot or at the climbing area

    Where will we climb? To be determined, based on conditions

    What’s included?  Helmets, harnesses, ice tools, ice screws, climbing hardware, ropes and crampons. We can provide a fleece layer or jacket, if needed

    What do I need to bring?  A liter of water, lunch and snack, day pack, hiking boots, non-cotton warm layers including: jacket, sweater, nylon shell pants, gloves and hats and other cold weather gear plus extra layers, camera, climbing gear that you have, sun glasses and sun screen. If you think you might need or want something – bring it!

    Can I bring a friend?  Guests (non-students) are welcome but they must be registered and pay the additional $5 guest fee for each day.

    We are unable to provide boots - Good hiking boots are fine to learn to ice climb. If you would like to rent ice climbing boots, Bentgate Mountaineering is a good place.

    Warning:
    Safety AdvisoryRock climbing, like other adventure sports, is dangerous. Although the number one priority of every Outdoor Adventure outing is safety there are risks associated with rock climbing. These risks include but are not limited to minor injuries such as abrasions, strains and sprains too more serious injuries such as broken bones, head injuries and even death.

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Ice Climbing Outline:

Day one:
Meeting times and places: To be arranged

Safety Practices
Helmet use
Stay away from base
Double check - have someone else check knots

Gear Intro
Ice Tools:

Crampons
Assign and fit
Screws
Ropes
Rock anchors
Clothing

Philosophy
Low impact
Process verses product

Grading and difficulty
Grade 1 through 6
Ice rating - WI 1 through 7

Climbing
Knot instruction: Retraced figure eight
Top rope belay instruction
Rope-up and climb
Instruction is on-going
Technique demo: French technique & Front point technique

Day Two
Setting anchors on ice falls:
Gear

Load Sharing and directional considerations
Multiple anchors
Anchor evaluation

Lead climbing demonstration and discussion:
Equipment placement
Run-outs
Lead fall discussion and no fall ethic in ice climbing
Following and cleaning gear
Set top rope and climb
Belay instruction

Upon completion of climbing:
Anchor removal
Rope coiling demonstration

Process activities
Evaluation

 

Clear Creek Ice Map - Click to enlarge

From Boulder:
Take 93 South form Boulder to Route 6.
Turn Left and follow route 6 up Clear Creek Canyon for ## Miles and
park on the South (LEFT) side of the highway.

From Denver:
Take I-70 West to West bound State Highway 58.
Follow State Highway 58 as it enters Clear Creek Canyon
and turns into route 6. Follow Route 6 up Clear
Creek Canyon for ## Miles and
park on the South (LEFT) side of the highway.
Coming From the South? Use 93 or Colfax to Route 6

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