Special Events - Catskill Ice Festival 2012

Join the 14th Annual Catskill Ice Festival, January 20, 21, 22, 23, 2012.

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 featuring ice climbing in the Catskills, and a special show by Freddie Wilkinson on Friday. 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.

Clinics & Events Schedule

Friday, January 20, 2012
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: Asbestos Wall or Moore's Bridge, Stoney Clove, and/or 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.

Slide show - T.B.D.
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Held at Rock & Snow, 8pm

Saturday, January 21, 2012
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 when are on that pillar and fearing the burn.
Limited to 8 participant on a 4:1 climber-to-guide ratio. All equipment provided.

Slide show - T.B.D.
Held at Rock & Snow, 8pm

Sunday, January 22, 2012

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.

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.

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 skills, 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 technical provided.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Backcountry Day in the Ravines - climb one or more of the multi-pitch ravines in the Catskills. Bushwhack in, climb up, rappel down, 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

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 reservations@minnewaskalodge.com and mention “Ice Fest “ to redeem this special rate.