Kick Ice for Kids (grades 6-12): Free Guided Ice Climbing!

TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT:

• Boots: single insulated ice climbing boot with crampon compatibility*
• Climbing Harness*
• Climbing Helmet*
• Ice Tools (2)*
• Crampons: step in with vertical front points must fit your boots*
• Belay Device and locking carabiner*

**We can provide these items but we must know in advance, particularly boot size**

CLOTHING LIST:

If your body runs cold you may want to add another layer

• Long underwear, mid-weight (top & bottom), synthetic or wool.
• Soft shell pant (lightly insulated)
• Fleece or sweater (medium or lightweight)
• Fleece (heavyweight)-have as backup in case your trip is during a cold snap
• Insulated jacket (down or synthetic)
• Waterproof jacket with hood (Gore-Tex)
• Waterproof pants  (Gore-Tex)
• Socks (mid-weight)
• Hat: fleece or wool hat that covers ears & fits under a helmet
• Gloves: one thin pair (medium weight) and one thick pair
• Gaiters (optional)
• Neck gaiter/buff or scarf

OTHER:

• Daypack: 40-55L with ice tool carrying capabilities.
• Sun screen
• Sunglasses
• Thermos: optional but wonderful to have
• 1-liter water bottle with insulated sleeve (full!)
• Food for the day: energy bars, GU packs or Hammer Gels
• Hint: keep some food in your pockets so it doesn’t freeze.
• Camera (optional), we have Go Pro helmet cam mounts.

MULTI-PITCH CLIMBS ONLY:

• Headlamp
• Super light 10-20-liter pack to bring on route for belay coat, H2O, and food
• Alternatively have method to clip above items to harness.
• Optional second base layer top to change in to after long sweaty approaches
• Plastic ice-screw holders that are pre-mounted to your harness