These clinics will focus on the basic skills needed to follow a lead climber confidently. This includes footwork and tool placement, effective use of ice climbing gear and layering clothing, and key safety precautions. Specific clinics will dial into your needs, from multi-pitch strategies to stepping into mixed terrain.
Beginner 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.
Intro to Ice
Days: Friday, Saturday
This climb is one of the shortest approaches in the Bighorn Basin and is a short 75-mile drive from Cody. It is a bit longer of a drive but the 15-minute approach to 20M of gorgeous ice is totally worth it. This ice climb is perfect for the beginner offering lots options to make it easier or harder.
This clinic will focus on the basic skills needed to follow a lead climber confidently. This includes footwork and tool placement, effective use of ice climbing gear and layering clothing, and key safety precautions.
Location: Five Springs or Index Creek
Type of Climb: Single-Pitch
Hike Time: 15-30 MIN
Group Type: 6:1 Guided
Cost: $225
Mixed Climbing Fundamentals
Days: Saturday
With multiple routes ranging in difficulty, this crag is the perfect venue for first-time mixed climbers and dry toolers.
This clinic will focus on the basic skills needed to follow a lead climber confidently. This includes footwork and tool placement, effective use of ice climbing gear and layering clothing, and key safety precautions.
Location: Deer Creek Crag, South Fork Valley or Index Creek
Type of Climb: Mixed
Hike Time: 5 – 30MIN
Group Type: 6:1 Guided
Cost: $225
Intro to Multi-Pitch - Triptych
Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
The approach to this climb winds through a narrow canyon filled with ice. Climbs get progressively more difficult the farther you go.
These clinics focus on the basic skills needed to follow a lead climber confidently. This includes footwork and tool placement, effective use of ice climbing gear and layering clothing, and key safety precautions.
Location: Triptych, South Fork Valley
Type of Climb: Multi-Pitch
Hike Time: 1 HR
Group Type: 2:1 Guided
Cost: $350
Intro to Ice Women's-Specific Clinic
Days: Saturday
This climb is one of the shortest approaches in the Bighorn Basin and is a short 75-mile drive from Cody. It is a bit longer of a drive but the 15-minute approach to 20M of gorgeous ice is totally worth it. This ice climb is perfect for the beginner offering lots options to make it easier or harder.
Learn the fundamentals of ice climbing in a supportive environment. This clinic is designed for brand new climbers and those with limited experience either ice or rock climbing. We will cover everything you need to know from adjusting and putting on your gear to climbing movement, flow and staying safe. Emphasis will be placed on terrain awareness/ice assessment as well as how to climb efficiently and preserving energy on lower-angle ice flows.
We’ll cover a range of techniques to become a better ice climber and combine that with hands-on practice and coaching on ice rated W2-W4.
Location: Five Springs
Type of Climb: Single-Pitch
Hike Time: 15 MIN
Group Type: 6:1 Guided
Cost: $225
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.