Introduction to Water Ice Climbing Course

Explore the world of water ice climbing! This is a single-pitch course that will cover the techniques needed for safe and effective movement on vertical ice.   By the end of this course, students will successfully demonstrate excellent technique for climbing in the water ice environment (typically climbing WI4 on top rope).

Please send a detailed email that includes:

• why you want to take this course
• what experience you have climbing (ice, glacier, rock, sport)
• what type of experience you are looking for
• what skills you have (belaying, setting up a top rope, cleaning an anchor, first aid, etc)

There will be an initial session at the Seattle program center to discuss logistics, gear, technique and get on the foam wall. That date will be determined in early December.

Required: participation in this course requires a positive attitude. In the past we've dealt with bad weather in Seattle, bad weather in Denver, challenging housing situations.

A few other things to note:

• We will be reviewing applications and letting folks know by nov 15
• Unlike other years, the course fee does NOT include housing.
• Proof of vaccination is required to attend this course