EDUCATIONAL COURSE
Leading Ice
Are you ready to take the leap from following ice routes to leading them but feel intimated by knowing how to read ice and place safe protection? Join one of MAG’s professional guides to learn the right and safest way to lead ice routes and gain the confidence needed to get out ice climbing on your own. Our small course ratios allow customized instruction that meet the needs and abilities of each participant while providing ample time to practice newly learned skills on the ice.
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Risk assessment approaching climbs and at the crag/cliff
Ice screw placements and removal, protection evaluation
Multi-point/multi-directional anchor construction
V-threads
Fall factors and forces created
Technique and lead climbing strategy
Lead belays and belaying from above
Equipment selection and use
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Climbers enrolling in our Leading Ice Climbing Course should have a solid background climbing on ice. Contact us about options if you feel you need to gain these skills.
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Professional climbing guide and instruction
Personal climbing gear (ice climbing boots, crampons, ice tools, harness, helmet)
Group gear (ropes, carabiners, climbing protection, slings, cordelettes, etc.)
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Food, water, transport, lodging
Technical clothing, backpack, etc.
Rescue insurance
Trip insurance
Guide gratuity
Unforeseen expenses from circumstances outside of Montana Alpine Guides’ control
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Please see our Ice Climbing Equipment List for the required equipment for this trip. Technical equipment (ice climbing boots, crampons, ice tools, helmet, and harness) are included in the cost and can be provided. This must be coordinated in advance (especially boot sizes!)
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Please see our Registration, Cancellation, and Refund Policies.
COURSE DATES
February 9, 2025
Don’t see course dates to match your schedule? Book a Private Course for any dates!
COURSE DURATION
1 Day
COST
$275/participant
Prices do not include a 4% Public Land Use Fee.
RATIO
4:1 (max of 8 participants: 2 guides)
Note: With 8 participants, we will have two 4:1 climbing teams
