2011 Ice Demo Day

Ice climbing is a fun and exciting winter activity.  North Carolina has some fantastic ice climbing near the Asheville and Brevard area. One will witness panoramic winter views and burning off cabin fever, while experiencing the thrill of moving over vertical ice using technical axes and crampons.

Ice Climbing Fun

Appalachian Mountain Institute and Black Dome Mountain Sports are hosting a Beginner Ice Climbing Course and Demo Day.  You will have the opportunity to learn how to ice climb using the latest gear and receiving quality instruction from Appalachian Mountain Institute climbing instructors.  Anyone can join in, whether you want to learn how to ice climbing or just want to try out the new gear.  Be sure to sign up as spaces are limited.

AMI climbing instructors can teach you how to ice climb.  Learn the equipment you’ll need, how to put on crampons, how to adjust ice axes and proper safety equipment for climbing.  Additionally, you will learn the proper techniques for moving over ice.

Topics:

• Selecting proper equipment
• Adjusting axes and crampons
• Effective crampon use
• Proper body position
• How to swing a axe

You won’t realize you are learning all this as you will be having too much fun in the process.  No experience is necessary for learning to learning how to ice climb.  You will benefit from having some rock climbing experience, but again this is not necessary.

• All climbing equipment is provided
• AMGA instructors

Ice Gear

You will need

• Winter clothes
• 2 pair winter gloves
• Hat
• Food
• Thermos of hot liquids

Dates: 2012

January 21st 2012 FULL

February 4th 2012 Spaces available 13

Tuition: $65

Course is dependent on conditions.  You will be responsible for transportation to and from the site.  Upon registering for the course you will receive an informational packet, waiver and medical form.

Questions? Contact AMI at 828-553-6323 or enroll online .

Testimonials

Patrick and the entire crew were great. This was my first experience ice climbing, and I am now hooked.

Stephen Griner

Patrick,
I want to thank you for a wonderful day of ice climbing.  You are an excellent instructor! You and your helpful and friendly crew made my intro to ice climbing fun and memorable. I can’t wait to ice climb again, I enjoy being on the ice!
Linda

Patrick, I don’t remember all the guides names, but all of them did a nice job (Tim, Phil, Jennie, Matt, Nate (?) and others). All of them were professional, curtious, and fun. In particular, Matt was really good with encouragement and continual instruction as we climbed. Both my girlfriend and I commented on how nice it was to have a guide give encouragement and feedback that we as outdoor educators give ourselves to our own participants. A job well done.

Kevin