Ice Leader Course

There is definitely some black magic involved in leading ice, especially steep ice. Elevate your climbing technique, anchor and protection systems, and learn the ropes with our Ice Leader Course.

Leading ice climbs demands a level of commitment that often exceeds that of rock climbing. A fall at any time can be serious and the ice itself is both complicated and variable.

Spending a few days out with a guide who has already logged many thousands of meters of ice climbing will help accelerate your learning process and give you a significantly better understanding of the medium on which you are climbing – how to read it, protect it, and securely climb it as a comfortable and confident leader.

For climbers with little exposure to leading (or who don’t yet feel confident with their movement skills), we recommend a two‐ or three‐day course. If you already have a solid foundation in lead climbing, a supplemental day out can be perfect for rounding out your skillset and checking in with a professional. Regardless of where you are in your personal progression as a climber, we’ll help you take the next steps.

Contact us to design a customized program.

GROUP OFFERING: In addition to our private training and coaching days (available all winter long), we are offering one group course for the 2026 season. It’s early in the year so that you can start your season with solid information and a strong foundation.

Dates: Friday, January 9th & Saturday, January 10th.

Cost: $415/person (maximum of 4 participants; minimum of 2 participants required to run).

Prerequisites: Must have a minimum of 10 days of ice climbing experience and the ability to top-rope WI3.