Ice Climbing New York

Beginner's Ice Climbing New Paltz, NY

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Hack your way up the ice

If you have a natural affinity for the outdoors and have a deep-seated sense of adventure, then its time to kick off those work blues in the winter by enjoying an extreme sport. Indulge your craving for adventure with a Beginners Course on Ice Climbing from Mountain Skills Climbing Guides. It is your ultimate step to breaking in to the climbing scene. Your course begins at 9am with the preliminaries on waivers. Next thing you know, youll be climbing up Stoney Clove, Deep Notch, Moore's Bridge or the Asbestos Wall up until 4 to 5pm. Naturally, youll be provided with the equipment and skills you need to make the climb. Technical ice climbing equipment like boots, crampons, and vertical ice axes is part of the package but you do have to provide the clothing which is listed in full detail. Skills youll take home with you include basic movements, technique in swinging ice climbing tools and efficient methods for travel over snow and ice with crampons and belay commands.

	LOCATION New Paltz, NY
	NEIGHBORHOOD Outside Manhattan
	WEATHER Inclement weather may result in experience cancellation.
	WHEN January to March
	DURATION 9am-5pm
	WHAT TO WEAR The long underwear first layer should be a wicking layer such as lightweight capilene or silk-weight capilene. * The long underwear second layer should be a heavier weight, insulating layer, such as micro fleece or mid-weight fleece. * The heavy insulating layer over your long underwear, should be a 200 or 300 heavy-weight fleece. * I like to bring along a belay coat, like a down or synthetic down jacket for standing around. * Shell coat and pants should be Gortex or a similar waterproof, breathable material. The recently designed soft shells work well for this. * Hats should be fleece or wool. Neck gaiters or a balaclava work well in extremely cold conditions. * Gloves for ice climbing should have good dexterity so that you are able to handle carabiners, belay devices, and ropes. Gloves will get wet during the day, so bringing along a least two pairs is standard.
	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Layering is the key to regulating your body temperature during the day. It is not uncommon to be hiking up a steep slope, working hard one minute and standing still belaying the next. Wearing the correct clothing can make or break your memorable day in the mountains. Bring an Alpine day backpack 2,500 to 3,500 cu. in. for carrying all your gear; Two litters of water, or something warm to drink in a thermos, and food.; Camera, sunglasses, chemical hand-warmers, and a headlamp; Socks should be synthetic or wool. A synthetic liner sock works under a heavy-weight wool sock; The long underwear first layer should be a wicking layer such as lightweight capilene or silk-weight capilene; The long underwear second layer should be a heavier weight, insulating layer, such as micro fleece or mid-weight fleece; the heavy insulating layer over your long underwear, should be a 200 or 300 heavy-weight fleece; I like to bring along a belay coat, like a down or synthetic down jacket for standing around; Shell coat and pants should be Gortex or a similar waterproof, breathable material. The recently designed soft shells work well for this; Hats should be fleece or wool. Neck gaiters or a balaclava work well in extremely cold conditions; Gloves for ice climbing should have good dexterity so that you are able to handle carabiners, belay devices, and ropes. Gloves will get wet during the day, so bringing along a least two pairs is standard; Gaiters are great for protecting your pants from your crampons, and for keeping snow out of your boots.
	BOOKING AVAILABILITY To secure a spot, we recommend that you select a date 4 days in advance of your experience date.
	BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY REFUNDS: Once a date is selected, refunds will NOT be provided. RESCHEDULES: Once booked, tickets cannot be rescheduled because your space is being guaranteed at the event. CANCELLATION BY EXPERIENCE PROVIDER: An opportunity to reschedule will be provided in the rare event we cancel an experience.