These clinics will provide instruction in more advanced movement and techniques on the ice, including techniques for climbing vertical ice. In addition, instructors will offer insight into being a competent partner and climbing efficiently, saving energy and promoting stamina in the mountains. Intermediate Mixed clinics also include techniques for fluid movement, precise tool placement and exacting footwork for mixed routes, while multi-pitch clinics focus on efficiency, anchor techniques, and rope work.
Intermediate 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.
Five Springs
Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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 70M of gorgeous ice is totally worth it.
This clinic will provide instruction in more advanced movement and techniques on the ice, including techniques for climbing vertical ice. In addition, instructors will offer insight into being a competent partner and climbing efficiently, saving energy and promoting stamina in the mountains.
Location: Five Springs
Type of Climb: Single-Pitch
Hike Time: 15 MIN
Group Type: 4:1 Guided
Cost: $275
Too Cold to Fire - Multi-Pitch
Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday
After a short approach, you will land in one of the South Fork Valley’s most well-known chimneys filled with ice.
This clinic will provide instruction in more advanced movement and techniques on the ice, including techniques for climbing vertical ice. In addition, instructors will offer insight into being a competent partner and climbing efficiently, saving energy and promoting stamina in the mountains.
Location: Too Cold to Fire, South Fork Valley
Type of Climb: Multi-Pitch
Hike Time: 1/2 HR
Group Type: 2:1 Guided
Cost: $350
Mean Green - Multi-Pitch
Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
This multi-pitch climb is one of the 50 classic ice climbs in North America.
This clinic will provide instruction in more advanced movement and techniques on the ice, including techniques for climbing vertical ice. In addition, instructors will offer insight into being a competent partner and climbing efficiently, saving energy and promoting stamina in the mountains.
Location: Mean Green, South Fork Valley
Type of Climb: Multi-Pitch
Hike Time: 1 HR 30 MIN
Group Type: 2:1 Guided
Cost: $350
Moratorium - Multi-Pitch
Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
The Moratorium is one of the largest pieces of continuous ice in the South Fork Valley and is easily one of the top 10 routes in the area. This amazing intermediate WI4 route only comes in every couple of years and this year it’s nice and fat. This clinic will not last long!
This clinic will provide instruction in more advanced movement and techniques on the ice, including techniques for climbing vertical ice. In addition, instructors will offer insight into being a competent partner and climbing efficiently, saving energy and promoting stamina in the mountains.
Location: Moratorium, South Fork Valley
Type of Climb: Multi-Pitch
Hike Time: 1.5 HR
Group Type: 2:1 Guided
Cost: $350
High on Boulder - Multi-Pitch
Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
This multi-pitch climb is one of the 50 classic ice climbs in North America, and a top five climb in the South Fork Valley.
This clinic will provide instruction in more advanced movement and techniques on the ice, including techniques for climbing vertical ice. In addition, instructors will offer insight into being a competent partner and climbing efficiently, saving energy and promoting stamina in the mountains.
Location: High On Boulder, South Fork Valley
Type of Climb: Multi-Pitch
Hike Time: 1 HR
Group Type: 2:1 Guided
Cost: $350
Broken Hearts AKA The Alpine Simulator
Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
A quintessential South Fork Valley ice climb, this is one of the 50 classic ice climbs of North America. This multi-pitch route is also called “The Alpine Simulator.”
This clinic will provide instruction in more advanced movement and techniques on the ice, including techniques for climbing vertical ice. In addition, instructors will offer insight into being a competent partner and climbing efficiently, saving energy and promoting stamina in the mountains.
Location: Broken Hearts, South Fork Valley
Type of Climb: Multi-Pitch
Hike Time: 1 HR
Group Type: 2:1 Guided
Cost: $350
Five Springs Women's-Specific Clinic
Days: Friday, Sunday
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 70M of gorgeous ice is totally worth it.
This clinic is designed for those that have climbed ice before and want to solidify their fundamentals and learn more advanced techniques to climb a larger variety of ice conditions. We’ll reinforce body position and flow and then transition to working on techniques for climbing vertical curtains, pillars, and thin ice. Emphasis will be placed on terrain awareness/ice assessment as well as how to manage the pump on steeper terrain.
Designed for people with previous ice climbing experience
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.