This is an Intro to Ice Climbing at Pictured Rocks focusing on the skills you need to do future climbing trips to the area on your own. On top of lots of climbing, we will go over logistics, anchor systems, top and bottom managed sites as well as tips on ice climbing movement and efficiency.

Must have own equipment (can be rented from us) , snow shoes are helpful and ideally some climbing/belay experience.

See below for trip details and gear list:

DATES

SUNDAY MARCH 1ST

(this is the cost for one day, but you can sign up for SATURDAY as well)

COST: $185/person

GUIDE RATIO 4-1

WE WILL COVER
Ice climbing movement, anchor systems, top and bottom managed sites, rapelling and lots of climbing at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

LOCATION: Munising, Michigan

TIMEFRAME: All day event 8am-6pm .

Participants will cover their own food and lodging. The cost is for guided climbing and a ride to and back from the climbs.

EQUIPMENT LIST
Rentals available for ice climbing equipment if needed

• Mountaineering boots, warm. Potential for arctic temps

• Ice Axes

• Crampons

• Belay parka down jacket

• Wind proof shell jacket and pants

• Mittens/Gloves: two pair

• Fleece second layer

• Crampons

• Ice Axes

• Helmet

• Harness

• Caribiners: 2 locking, 2 non locking

• 24-inch sling/runner (nylon pref)

• 16 foot cordalette (6mil cord)

• Food/water for the day

• Backpack

• Headlamp

CONTACT US WITH QUESTIONS 810-433-3304