ICE

Open Climbing Day

This one day program is focused on people with little or no ice climbing experience looking to improve their technique and enjoy the sport. Participants should have prior experience with belaying and tying-in to the rope.

Enrollment is limited to 4 people and the cost is $200 per person.

Dates are 1/31 and 2/14 (or by private booking) and will run from 8:30 am-3:30 pm approximately.

Please contact mark@greatrangemountainguides.com to register.

Learn to Lead

This is a two day course focused on building a solid foundation for aspiring ice climbing leaders. Skills developed will include: strong movement and climbing ability, clipping ability, ice screw placement and assessment, anchor construction and rope management, transitions from up to down and options for retreat.
Participants should be capable of climbing WI 3-3+ confidently, if not higher, and be competent belayers.

Enrollment is limited to 4 people and the cost is $400 per person.

Dates are 1/21-1/22 and 2/10-2/11 (or by private booking) and both days will run from 8:30 am-3:30 pm approximately.

Please contact mark@greatrangemountainguides.com to register.

Mountaineering Seminar

This two day program is built for those with an interest in winter mountaineering in the northeast or aspirations for bigger peaks such as Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker and even Denali. The first day will be focused on gaining familiarity and comfort with climbing steep snow and ice up to grade WI 3 as well as belaying, tying-in and potentially rappelling. The second day will involve a mountaineering or peak ascent depending on conditions and guides discretion. Possible objectives are: Cascade slide to Summit, Algonquin ascent, Eagle Slide on Giant Mtn, the Trap Dike on Mt. Colden or Gothic mtn via Cables route or the North Face.

Enrollment is limited to 4 people and the cost is $500 per person.

Dates are 1/25-1/26 and 3/8-3/9 (or by private booking). The first day will run from 8:30 am-3:30 pm while the second day may be between 10-14 hours depending on the objective. Please note, many of these objectives are well-suited for camping as well, which can be accommodated for an additional $100 per night. This makes for great experience for bigger objectives and climbs.