Intro to Ice Climbing
Discover ice climbing! An introduction to ice climbing day allows you to get out and try the sport. You’ll learn about ice climbing gear, ice climbing technique,crampon use, safety protocols, how to belay - and of course have a fun day out on the ice. This outing is great for groups of up to four.
Two-Day Intro to Ice Climbing
Get the most our of your instruction. This two-day experience includes a day of instruction tailored to your experience level and a day of guided ice climbing to practice your skills. Instruction may include efficient climbing movement, belaying, rappelling, and following a leader. Then apply those skills on various local climbs. This outing is best suited to groups of up to two.
Three-Day Intro to Ice Climbing
This three-day experience includes two days of instruction tailored to your experience level and a day of guided ice climbing to practice those new skills. Your day will be tailored to your goals and experience and might include climbing some fun single pitch or multi-pitch Adirondack routes in Chapel Pond, Cascade Pass or other areas. Climbs could include Choinard’s Gully, Crystal Ice Tower, Three Flows, Hot Shot or Positive Reinforcement just to name a few. This outing is best suited to groups of up to two.
Private Guided Ice Climbing
If you have some prior ice climbing experience a private guided ice day is perfect to hone your skills and challenge yourself. Your day will be tailored to your goals and experience. Please contact us if you have questions or want to discuss the many options for this experience. This outing is best suited to groups of up to two but can be custom tailored for groups up to four.
Gift Certificates
Give the gift of ice climbing! Do you have family or friends that would love to spend a day playing in the mountains? Then this is the gift for them. Purchase single-day or multi-day gift certificates here.
Please note that ice climbing is an inherently dangerous activity and while we strive to manage that risk it cannot be eliminated all together. By participating in ice climbing with Insight Adventure Guides you are doing so at you own risk.