These clinics focus on the fundamental movements required to climb WI5. This includes more advanced movements and techniques, body mechanics and positioning, and strategies for saving energy in order to be more efficient while climbing and moving in the mountains. Advanced Mixed clinics also include techniques for climbing overhanging features, such as figure 4’s and figure 9’s, while multi-pitch clinics focus on efficiency, anchor techniques, and rope work.
Advanced Clinics
The Clinics
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Some of these clinics are big days in the mountains. Expect 7-9 hours of movement, climbing and navigating difficult terrain, along with shifting winter weather conditions.
*Instructors and locations may change without notice due to conditions and weather.
Miami Ice
Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
With steep ice and incredible views of the South Fork Valley, this climb is a great introduction to WI5.
This clinic focuses on the fundamental movements required to climb WI5. This includes more advanced movements and techniques, body mechanics and positioning, and strategies for saving energy in order to be more efficient while climbing and moving in the mountains.
Prerequisites: Should be able to climb WI4 confidently.
Location: Miami Ice, South Fork Valley
Type of Climb: Single-Pitch
Hike Time: 1 HR
Group Type: 4:1 Guided Group
Cost: $275
Cabin Fever
Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday
This hidden gem spills from an amphitheater providing one of the most unique climbs in the valley.
This clinic focuses on the fundamental movements required to climb WI5. This includes more advanced movements and techniques, body mechanics and positioning, and strategies for saving energy in order to be more efficient while climbing and moving in the mountains.
Prerequisites: Should be able to climb WI4 confidently.
Location: Cabin Fever, South Fork Valley
Type of Climb: Single-Pitch
Hike Time: 1 HR
Group Type: 4:1 Guided Group
Cost: $275
Joy After Pain - Multi-Pitch
Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Climb one of the top five routes in the valley. This amazing route only comes in every few years and it’s in this year. This clinic will not last long. Joy After Pain can be up to 5 pitches of amazing climbing for ice climbers who can follow WI5.
This clinic focuses on the fundamental movements required to climb WI5. This includes more advanced movements and techniques, body mechanics and positioning, and strategies for saving energy in order to be more efficient while climbing and moving in the mountains.
Prerequisites: Should be able to climb WI4 confidently.
Description
Location: Joy After Pain, South Fork Valley
Type of Climb: Multi-Pitch
Hike Time: 2 HRS
Group Type: 2:1 Guided
Cost: $350
Bitches Brew - Multi-Pitch
Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
This is a full-value day on one of the South Fork’s most prized routes. Participants need to be able to climb confidently on WI4 following a 2-hour approach on difficult terrain.
This clinic focuses on the fundamental movements required to climb WI5. This includes more advanced movements and techniques, body mechanics and positioning, and strategies for saving energy in order to be more efficient while climbing and moving in the mountains.
Prerequisites: Should be able to climb WI4 confidently.
Description
Location: Bitches Brew, South Fork Valley
Type of Climb: Multi-Pitch
Hike Time: 2 HRS
Group Type: 2:1 Guided
Cost: $350
The Heart of Wyo Ice Fest
Engaging and educational clinics are the heart of Wyoming Ice Fest. We offer world-class routes and experiences for climbers of all levels. Come prepared with food, water, layers, and everything you need for a proper day out!
Cancellation Policy
We do not offer refunds, but we will gladly defer your clinics to the following year if you have a life circumstance or injury that prevents you from attending. Please email us prior to 12/20/24 for deferrals.
Waitlist
If clinics fill, email us directly at info@wyoicefest.com and we’ll get you on the waitlist.