| Clinics are for everyone, newcomers and veterans alike - don't be intimidated!!! You MUST preregister if you want to take a clinic, no day-of registration is possible. Clinics meet at the Ice Bash venue, located at the Brewski Pub & Grill near the entrance of Smuggler's Notch ski resort. Arrive at 8:45 am for equipment fitting, climb all day, return to the shop at 3:30 pm. Click here to download the welcome packet with further information. Please pay via the PayPal at the bottom of this page. | |
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| Waterfall Ice Primer: Are you a never ever?? This is for you!! A comprehensive overview of the gear, the knots, the scene, the safety systems, and of course, the climbing. $120, 4:1 ratio ...offered both days w/ Sunrise Guides | |
Waterfall Ice for Women: Novice climbing clinic for women, instructed by Andrea.. $120, 4:1 ratio ... w/Petra Cliffs Guide Andrea Charest  |
Alpine Climbing & Glacier Travel: Headed to the big hills? We’ll show you everything from how to rope up for glacier travel to high altitude camping tips to pulley systems to get your partner out of a crevasse. Includes classic Notch gully climb. $120, 4:1 ratio ... w/ notable South American guide Tom Kontos. |
| Steep & Mixed - Unleash the Power! If you've been waiting to transition to leashless climbing and are ready to tackle the world of mixed terrain, this is the clinic for you. Learn how to use the tool to its full potential, rest techniques, footwork, and training tips. $120, 4:1 ratio ... | Companion Rescue: Do you know how to get out of a jam? Vertical terrain poses unique challenges when it comes to being self-reliant in emergency situations. One day will prepare you to avoid that inevitable "epic". This clinic covers rescue techniques applicable to both rock and ice, including escaping the ATC guide, expedient ascent techniques, and second assists. $120, 4:1 ratio ... w/rescue specialist Bert Severin |
| New Leader's Course(Two day course): Some experience? Ready for the sharp end? The goal of this clinic is to prepare you for for leading through discussion of gear, organization, resting techniques, and route analysis. We will also hone your technical climbing skills, energize your “bag of tricks” (Abalakov threads, self-rescue, multi-pitchrappel techniques), and get you leading on comfortable terrain. $300, 2:1 ratio (Includes both days) ... w/ AMGA guide Dustin Dearborn | |
| Private Guide: AMGA certified guide Alex Sargent will give you the insider's tour of Smuggler's Notch, one on one. $225 | Private Guide: AMGA certified guide Alex Sargent will give you the insider's tour of Smuggler's Notch, one on one. $225 |
| 2 PM - V-thread vs A-Thread - SHOWDOWN: The venerable V-thread versus the new school A-Thread - which is stronger? This free clinic will be the final word in the latest ice climbing debate. We will demonstrate and test the breaking strength of each in different placements on "real" ice under real conditions - any bets? Location - Workout Wall or Mystery Wall, 2pm | 10:00 AM - Avalanche Awareness FREE!!: Himalayan climber, and Ortovox tech rep Bill Pelkey offer a free, two hour clinic on the latest search techniques using the latest Ortovox transceivers. Update your search and shovel skills free! At the Brewski, 10 am |