Climbing Course
Alpine Ice
Introduction to alpine ice climbing. Learn the skills necessary to swing leads on a 45-60 degree alpine ice route.
Contacts
Jerry Logan
Leader
- Thu, Aug 10, 2023 - Tue, Dec 31, 2024
- Committee: Kitsap Branch Climbing Program
- Members: $240.00 Guests: $400.00
- Availability: 3 (10 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Prerequisites: Intermediate Rock Climbing module or equivalent, and Intermediate Glacier Travel course.
This module teaches the skills necessary to swing leads on an alpine ice routes typical for the Cascades. This includes:
- Crampon techniques for ascending and descending on ice
- Placing ice screws
- Building v-threads
- Building anchors on ice
- Swinging leads on 45-60 degree glacial ice
The module consists of one evening lecture, a two day FT and a one day FT to the seracs on Mount Baker.
Applicants must have completed the Intermediate Glacier module, and the rock climbing module or an equivalent course or have equivalent experience.
Badges you will earn:
Alpine Ice
Course Requirements
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Ice Lecture | |||
| Mountaineers Kitsap Program Center |
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
Registration closes Aug 19; Non-Priority Registration opens Jun 19
|
5
participants
1 instructor
|
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| Alpine Ice 1/2 Combo | |||
| Heliotrope Ridge and Lower Coleman Glacier & Seracs |
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 -
Sun, Aug 30, 2026 Registration closes Aug 27; Non-Priority Registration opens Jun 19
|
5
participants
1 instructor
|
|
Roster
Required Equipment
- Everything needed for an alpine rock climb (minus the rock protection), plus
- Sharp 12 point steel crampons (no aluminum)
- Conventional ice axe
- Ice tool(s) (optional) We will have a variety for you to try at the field trips.
- V-thread tool
- 4-5' 7 mm nylon cord
- 2-3 ice screws, including one 22 cm (21 or 22 cm best for the course)
Course Materials
| Name/Description |
|---|
| ACCESSBOOK-ICE-CLIMBING-EN-2018.pdf |