Special Events - Catskill Ice Festival 2013
Join the 15th Annual Catskill Ice Festival, February 8, 9, 10, 11, 2013.
Last year was again great fun. 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 techniques.
Slide shows on Friday & Saturday evening feature the Catskills - see an aerial view on Friday night with Marty Molitoris, and get the beta on the latest mixed and ice routes by Christopher Beauchamp. Slide shows will be held at Rock and Snow at 8pm.
The demo gear will be located at Rock and Snow - 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, Outdoor Research & Rab. Click for location directions
Rates are $150 per person per event - Slide shows 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.
Register Here!
Clinics & Events Schedule
Friday, February 8, 2013
Catskill Tour - Take a tour of some of the Catskill locations as you climb at a few locations during the day. We may even to go some NEW areas.
Limited to 8 participants on a 2:1 climber-to-guide ratio. All equipment provided.
Slide show - Catskills Aeriel
Join local guide and guidebook author, Marty Molitoris as he shows you an aerial view of the areas we all know and love, and some new ones as well...
Held at Rock & Snow, 8pm
Saturday, February 9, 2013
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.
Steep Ice Techniques - Ice is always steeper than it looks. Learn some handy skills & techniques to help keep you calm and cool and fight off the screaming barfies.
Limited to 8 participant on a 4:1 climber-to-guide ratio. All equipment provided.
Slide show - Scratching the Surface
Join local climber and photographer Christopher Beauchamp, as he shares his great images and beta on the best ice & mixed routes in the Catskills you haven't climbed...Yet.
Held at Rock & Snow, 8pm
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Intermediate Ice Movement - For those who have climbed some ice, but not ready to move on to the grade 5's. 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.
Mixed Climbs & Dry Tooling - What to do when the ice runs out, or starts a ways up there... Learn the many different ways to climb rock with your ice gear.
Limited to 8 participant on a 4:1 climber-to-guide ratio. All equipment provided.
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue - Looking to climb Rainier, the Cascades, Denali or in other glaciated areas? Brush up on your glacier travel skills. We'll cover methods for tying-in, crampons and ice axe skills, and hauling systems and crevasse rescue skills. Gear List
Limited to 12 participant on a 6:1 climber-to-guide ratio. Limited technical equipment provided, see gear list for what you will be expected to have.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Backcountry Day in the Ravines - Climb at one of the backcountry areas in the Catskills. Bushwhack in, climb, rappel, bushwhack out. A full day of activity and adventure.
Limited to 8 participants on a 2:1 climber-to-guide ratio. All equipment provided.
Space is limited.
Sign up on-line, or at Rock & Snow - 44 Main St, New Paltz, NY 12561
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