Ice climbing programs

Scaling frozen waterfalls with crampons and ice tools is a unique and challenging sport. Sharing many aspects of rock and alpine climbing. The skills taught in our courses open new possibilities for winter recreation and ascents of major peaks.

Wasatch water ice can be among the best in the nation. It's usually in from December-February. EUMA guides offer instruction for all skill levels. We have lots of ice climbing in the remote canyons surrounding Salt Lake City if you're interested in sampling some of the fantastic ice climbs while you are in town.

Ice climbing courses & climbs - Winter 2007 - 2008

Ice climbing courses available:

*PRIVATE GUIDING & INSTRUCTION ARE OFFERED DAILY. ANY COURSE MAY BE BOOKED AS A PRIVATE LESSON

Call the office to register: 801 550-3986(EXUM)

Introduction to Ice Climbing: Cost $160/person (8am - 4pm)

Dates: Saturday December 15 , 2007, January 12 or February 9, 2008

Instruction includes: Learn the use of ice tools and crampons and climb on Utah's beautiful frozen waterfalls. No previous climbing experience necessary.

You will learn front-pointing, flat-footing, effective tool swinging, various ice tool placements, efficient movement, maximization of resting opportunities, how to “read” ice, and ways to minimize risk. The instructor will review the use of harness and ropes and lead participants through a progression of techniques, starting without tools, and leading to scaling a variety of ice pitches with two tools and crampons. An introduction to placement and removal of ice protection and building of anchors will be included. This 8-hour course is typically held on the lower curtains of the world-class Stairway to Heaven formation in Provo Canyon, easily accessible by a 20-minute hike.

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Intermediate ice: Cost $160/person (8am - 4pm)

Dates: Saturday January 26 or February 16, 2008

Instruction includes: Focus on steep ice technique, multi-pitch climbing and building ice anchors. This course is designed for graduates of Intro to Ice and moderately experienced climbers, and is limited to 3 participants per guide.

The instructor will evaluate students during a warm-up pitch, and give individuals the tips and techniques they need to progress in their desired direction, whether it is steeper ice, mixed routes, or multi-pitch. Typically, the day includes a multi-pitch climb and rappel. Students are given a chance to build and equalize anchors under the guide’s supervision. The venue depends on current conditions, student’s goals and class size. Usually held in Provo Canyon or Little Cottonwood Canyon.

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Private guiding & instruction: See Rate Sheet for cost

Private lessons for climbers of any ability to improve their skills or an expert local guide to take you up any specific classic Salt Lake area waterfall(s).

-Great White Icicle, Little Cottonwood Canyon

*Ice is not always in in all locations. Call to find out where the ice is in

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*No experience necessary for this class

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