Basic Ice Climbing Skills

This is for anybody who wants to learn how to ice climb. If you have little or no climbing experience, or need a refresher, this is for you.

We'll cover everything you need to know to ice climb:
    • Equipment - it's proper usage and care
    • Commands
    • Safety checks
    • Knots
    • Climbing techniques - movement, ice tool placements, crampons
    • Belaying skills
    • Rappelling

We provide instruction locally in the Catskills and Adirondacks, and also during our guided trips to areas like Crawford Notch in the White Mountains of NH - where you can gain the experience while at some different locations.

We supply all the necessary technical climbing equipment needed - please check out the Gear List specific for you activity for what is actually supplied and what you'll be required to bring.

To learn the basics over a two day weekend and get all the technical
ice gear you need to take home with you, check out our
Ice Climbing Weekend Package.

Basic ice climbing instruction at Asbestos Park, Catskills, NY