Event Title:

Ice Climbing

Event Date/Time:

Start: 2/17/2010 8:00:00 AM
End: 2/17/2010 4:00:00 PM

Speaker:

Location:

Coloardo Mountain School

Pricing:

	Before 12-Feb-10
Member:	$175.00
Non-Member:	$200.00

Event Deadline:

02/12/2010 11:45

Event Notes:

Intro Ice Climbing

This one-day introductory course covers all the basics, from how to stay warm to how to best use your tools and crampons to climb efficiently and naturally. Our guides are masters at getting your skills up to par – fast. You’ll climb a lot, for in this sport more than most, practice makes perfect and practice keeps you warm!

Benefits

Learn proper techniques for belaying and rappelling on ice
Develop a natural and efficient swing with leashed and leashless tools
Learn how to stay warm and comfortable
Learn what gear you need and what you don’t
See the latest in safe climbing techniques and ice protection systems
Learn how to use your legs and crampons more than your arms
Develop good habits

*Includes all technical equipment: harness, helmet, ice tools, crampons, and mountaineering boots

Please meet us at the Colorado Mountain School at 8am. Download your map here. Please bring a signed copy of the CMS Waiver. Don't forget to dress for the weather and be ready to climb!

Event Comments:

Speaker Information:

Contact Name:

National Office WEA

Contact Phone:

(812) 855-4095

Contact Fax:

(812) 855-8697

Contact Email:

wea@indiana.edu