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.

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

You will need

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

Dates: February 13th and February 27th

Tuition: $25

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, please read and contact either AMI 828-553-6323 or Black Dome 828-251-2001 if you have any questions.