Ice Climbing Technical Rescue
This 2-Day seminar will focus on technical rescue systems in a winter environment and the nuances and challenges this can present.
Participants must be competent at following WI3+. Some basic knowledge of companion rock rescue will help as well but is not required.
Students will receive the highest level of education with the most up to date devices and techniques, and walk away with vastly improved knowledge and problem solving skills for winter climbing.
Dates: Dec. 1 & 2, 2025
Location: Cody, WY
Cost = 412 USD
*Includes a 3% Land Use Fee
Topics include:
Single and Multipoint Ice Anchor Construction with Ice Screws and V-Threads
Improving Climbing and Leader Efficiency in Multipitch Terrain
Leader and Follower Rescue
Transferring Tensions & Escaping the Belay
Friction Hitches for Winter Environments
Rope Ascension in Winter Environments
Counter-Balance & Tandem Rappels
Various Lowering Techniques
Avalanche Risk Assessment for Ice Climbers
This 2-Day seminar will focus on technical rescue systems in a winter environment and the nuances and challenges this can present.
Participants must be competent at following WI3+. Some basic knowledge of companion rock rescue will help as well but is not required.
Students will receive the highest level of education with the most up to date devices and techniques, and walk away with vastly improved knowledge and problem solving skills for winter climbing.
Dates: Dec. 1 & 2, 2025
Location: Cody, WY
Cost = 412 USD
*Includes a 3% Land Use Fee
Topics include:
Single and Multipoint Ice Anchor Construction with Ice Screws and V-Threads
Improving Climbing and Leader Efficiency in Multipitch Terrain
Leader and Follower Rescue
Transferring Tensions & Escaping the Belay
Friction Hitches for Winter Environments
Rope Ascension in Winter Environments
Counter-Balance & Tandem Rappels
Various Lowering Techniques
Avalanche Risk Assessment for Ice Climbers
This 2-Day seminar will focus on technical rescue systems in a winter environment and the nuances and challenges this can present.
Participants must be competent at following WI3+. Some basic knowledge of companion rock rescue will help as well but is not required.
Students will receive the highest level of education with the most up to date devices and techniques, and walk away with vastly improved knowledge and problem solving skills for winter climbing.
Dates: Dec. 1 & 2, 2025
Location: Cody, WY
Cost = 412 USD
*Includes a 3% Land Use Fee
Topics include:
Single and Multipoint Ice Anchor Construction with Ice Screws and V-Threads
Improving Climbing and Leader Efficiency in Multipitch Terrain
Leader and Follower Rescue
Transferring Tensions & Escaping the Belay
Friction Hitches for Winter Environments
Rope Ascension in Winter Environments
Counter-Balance & Tandem Rappels
Various Lowering Techniques
Avalanche Risk Assessment for Ice Climbers