Ice Climbing:
 |
| Photo:
Sean O'Connor -Roundtree Enterprises
Jodie
Cable pulling on steep ice in Vermont. |
Vermont
Adventure Tours offers ice climbing in Central Vermont, Smuggler's
Notch, and Lake Willoughby, VT. Our expert, certified climbing guides
provide a safe, educational, and enjoyable atmosphere to learn and
climb in. We offer both private guiding and group ice climbing programs.
The conditions in the Northeast offer excellent opportunities to
our clients to get out and enjoy the ice.
Courses Offered:
Introduction
to Ice Climbing:
Ever
thought of how cool it would be to climb a frozen waterfall?
We can make it happen. Our skilled, enthusiastic instructors
will teach you the techniques necessary to climb on low-angled beginner
ice climbs. No experience necessary! We will supply
you with all the technical equipment and instruction to allow for
an exciting, safe, and rewarding day on the ice. Please see
below for rates or contact
us for more info. This course is offered in both private guiding
and open enrollment formats.
Intermediate
Ice Climbing:
For
climbers who have already been on the ice a few days, or who are
experienced rock climbers, we can offer more challenging, exciting
terrain to explore. Courses can be focused on climbing technique,
technical skills, or destination climbing. Our instructors will
work with you to tailor the course to your needs.
Advanced
Ice Climbing:
 |
Photo: Sean
O'Connor -Roundtree Enterprises
Eric
Freson seconding steep ice Leashless!
|
We
offer many advanced level courses for students wishing to learn
new skills, or refine their current ones.
Examples
of some advanced level courses include:
*Lead Climbing
*Mixed
Climbing
*Self-Rescue
*Guide
and Instructor Level
*Training
Private
Rates:
Private
Guiding Rates |
Number
of People |
Smuggler's
Notch/Lake Willoughby |
Central
Vermont |
1 |
$250 |
$220 |
2 |
$220 |
$200 |
3 |
$180 |
$175 |
4 |
$150 |
$140 |
Group
Prices |
Number
of People in Group |
Total
Cost |
4-6 |
$650.00 |
7-10 |
$750.00 |
*Group
Rates are limited to non-profit, boy/girl scout, or other
youth/church groups. All other groups, please see private
rates listed above. |
 |
A
group climbing in a local Quarry. |
Open
Enrollment Courses Offered:
Beginner
Ice Climbing:
This one-day course focuses
on equipment use and climbing technique. Students will first learn
how to use crampons and ice axes, how to tie into the climbing rope,
and how to belay. Students will then spend the rest of the day climbing
on different angled terrain ranging from 45 degrees to vertical
ice. The course is a great introduction to the sport and is designed
for someone with very little experience. See below for scheduled
dates. (Minimum of 3 people, Maximum of 6 people)
Cost of Course:
$125.00 (includes technical equipment rentals)
Dates: Rutland/Killington
Area:
December 30, 2006
January 13, 2007
January 28, 2007
February 10, 2007
February 18, 2007
February 22, 2007
March 10, 2007
Minimum of 2 in Rutland/Killington
Area. Minimum of 4 in Smuggler's Notch Area.
