Special Events - Catskill Ice Festival 2010

Join the 12th Annual Catskill Ice Festival, February 19, 20, 21, 22, 2010.

Last year was great fun and this year again will have multiple clinics on all the skills and techniques you need to get out on ice - from basic skills, to dry-tooling, to glacier travel techinciques.

Slide shows on Friday & Saturday evening featuring ice climbing in New Foundland to New England climbers pushing the limits on rock, ice and mixed terrain. Slide shows will be held at Rock and Snow at 8pm.

Special guests include Jim Shimberg and Matt McCormick

Tents will set up on the Catskill Center for Conservation and Developement's property (the place wih the sweet red cabin) near the Devil's Kitchen on Saturday and Sunday so you can try out the latest Harnesses, Ice Tools, Crampons, and clothing from the best companies. You know them - Black Diamond, Petzl, La Sportiva, Scarpa, Outdoor Research & Rab. Click for location directions

Rates are $140 per person per event - Slideshows are free!

As an added bonus - Rock and Snow will offer 15% off for ice gear and apparel for all icefest registrants from the time they sign up through the end of the ice fest. All you need is to print out and show them the confirmation email we send when you register for it.

Clinics & Events Schedule

Friday, February 19, 2010
Catskill Tour - climb at a few of the locations in the Catskills in the same day. Depending on conditions, we will plan to visit and climb at a few areas: Asebestos Wall or Moore's Bridge, Stoney Clove, and/or the Devil's Kitchen.Examples of a more involved day can include sarting in Kaaterskill Clove, we'll climb up one of the multi-pitch ravines, then carry over near Catskill High Peak on the way to the Devil's Kitchen. We'll then climb the rest of the day in the Devil's Kitchen, A full day of activity and adventure.
Limited to 8 participants on a 2:1 climber-to-guide ratio. All equipment provided -FULL

Ice climbing in Newfoundland; Ryan Stefiuk - Slideshow
Join Ryan as he talks about his trip to Newfoundland, From classic lines to first ascents, see what awaits your next trip.
Held at Rock & Snow, 8pm

Saturday, February 20, 2010
Basic Ice Movement - New to ice climbing, never ice climbed before? We will introduce you to the techniques needed to ice climb.
Limited to 12 participant on a 4:1 climber-to-guide ratio. All equipment provided. - FULL

Steep Ice Techniques - Ice is always steeper than it looks. Learn some handy skills & techniques to help keep you calm and cool when are on that pillar and fearing the burn.
Limited to 8 participant on a 4:1 climber-to-guide ratio. All equipment provided. - FULL

Northern Revival; Matt McCormick - Slideshow
Matt presents a multi-media look at the next generation of New England climbers pushing the limits year round on ice, rock, and mixed terrain.
Held at Rock & Snow, 8pm

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Intermediate Ice Movement - for those who have climbed some ice before. We will introduce you to the techniques needed to climb effortlessly and efficiently.
Limited to 12 participant on a 4:1 climber-to-guide ratio. All equipment provided. - A Few Spots Left

Mixed Climbs & Dry Tooling - When the ice runs out, or starts a ways up there...
Learn the many different ways to use your tools to climb rock with your tools and crampons.
Limited to 8 participant on a 4:1 climber-to-guide ratio. All equipment provided. - One spot left

Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue - Planning a trip to a glaciated area? Brush up on your glacier travel skills. We'll cover methods for tying in on a glacier in different party sizes, french techniques for your crampons and ice axe, and hauling systems and crevasse rescue skills just in case someone happens to fall in. Gear List
Limited to 12 participant on a 6:1 climber-to-guide ratio. All equipment technicl provided.- FULL

Monday, February 22, 2010

Backcountry Day in the Ravines - climb one or more of the multi-pitch ravines in the Catskills. Bushwhack in, climb up, rappel down, buschwhack out. A full day of activity and adventure.
Limited to 8 participants on a 2:1 climber-to-guide ratio. All equipment provided. - A Few Spots Left

Space is limited.
Sign up on-line, or at Rock & Snow - 44 Main St, New Paltz, NY 12561

Brought to you by:

Minnewaska Lodge is offering a great discount to all participants of the 2010 Catskill Ice Fest presented by Alpine Endeavors.

Rates per room: +tax and service charges.
Thursday night $99+
Friday night $135+
Saturday $135+( Saturdays stays have a two night minimum-fri-sat or sat-sun)
Sunday $99+
Rest of the midweek $99+
Rates are based on double occupancy and include a hearty continental breakfast with home baked breads, granola and fresh fruits ....
Rates are valid for the Ice fest dates and for Ice fest participants only.

Please contact our reservations desk at 845 255 1110
or email resavations@minnewaskalodge.com and mention “Ice Fest “ to redeem this special rate.