This course is available as one or multiple days. Extending the course to multiple days will allow in-depth instruction on advanced ice techniques and the opportunity to climb a variety of challenging ice climbs. Check out the more detailed itineraries below.

This course is available as a private or pre-existing group.

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    Winter courses/trips are rain or shine. If SMG cancels a booking due to weather, we will reschedule you for an alternate date of your choice.

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Steep ice climbing instruction at Trollville in Jackson, New Hampshire.

Course Information

At this point we’ll start to work a lot more on leashless climbing and we’ll talk extensively about its pros and cons and how to decide which style is most appropriate for a given route and your individual climbing ability. There are a lot of different leash and leashless designs, so knowing the different options and their pros and cons will help you to make an informed decision on which setup is best for you.

The advanced level course also focuses on descending safely from ice and alpine climbs, and you’ll get extensive experience with placing v-threads and other tricks for getting down safely. Most people taking an advanced class will likely already be doing some leading on their own. Whether you have started or not, getting on the sharp end under the watchful eye of a guide is a great way to refine and hone your technique, anchors, and overall efficiency. The overall objective in the advanced course is to finalize your apprenticeship and get you out climbing safely on your own, without a guide.

Mountains, Cliffs, & Routes

Possibilities include:

  • The Black Dike or Fafnir at Cannon Cliff in Franconia Notch
  • Repentence or Remission at Cathedral Ledge near North Conway
  • The Last Gentleman or The Promenade at Lake Willoughby in Vermont
Difficulty

Advanced

Length

One to Multiple Days

Season

Winter

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