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ICE DAYS ADVANCED

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Ice Climbing

Advanced

ICE DAYS ADVANCED

Sunday, February 22

Sunday, February 22

San Cassiano | Dolomites

San Cassiano | Dolomites

Advanced ice climber leading a vertical ice route while practicing rope systems during an advanced ice climbing clinic course in the Dolomites.
Advanced ice climber leading a vertical ice route while practicing rope systems during an advanced ice climbing clinic course in the Dolomites.
Ice climbers reviewing anchor systems and safety procedures during an advanced ice climbing clinic course in the Dolomites.
Ice climbing Dolomites guide

Lead ice. Build systems. Make decisions.
This advanced clinic focuses on leading on vertical ice, combining efficient movement, solid safety systems, and environmental awareness. Through guided instruction and hands-on practice, you’ll refine ice screw placement, anchor building, and lead progression techniques in a controlled alpine setting.

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Global information

LEVEL: Advanced


LANGUAGE: English / Italian


MEETING TIME: Sunday, February 22 | 08:00


MEETING LOCATION: Restaurant Capanna Alpina, Armentarola | San Cassiano, BZ


DURATION: Full day


RATIO: Max. 5 attendees per guide

Please note: The final location and schedule may vary depending on weather conditions and safety considerations. Any changes will be communicated to participants in advance via email.

Educational goals

Develop the skills required to lead ice climbs with confidence and control. The clinic focuses on efficient movement on vertical ice, proper placement of ice screws, and the construction of reliable anchors. Participants will refine decision-making in changing ice and environmental conditions, build solid safety systems, and progress toward greater autonomy while leading in a controlled alpine environment.

What to bring

Ice axe, crampons, harness, and helmet are required for this clinic. Participants may bring their own equipment if they have it. Technical equipment rental is not available for this clinic, please let us know if you need equipment during checkout.


Clothing & personal gear

  • Warm beanie

  • Neck gaiter

  • Thermal base layer

  • Fleece or midlayer

  • Insulated jacket

  • Waterproof shell (waterproof overpants recommended)

  • Extra t-shirt or thermal layer

  • Thermal leggings

  • Insulated pants

  • Warm socks


Hands & feet

  • Two pairs of warm gloves

  • Waterproof mountaineering boots (ideally semi-crampon or crampon compatible)


Backpack & accessories

  • 32–40 L backpack (must fit personal gear, ice tools, crampons, and part of the group gear)

  • Sunglasses

  • Trekking poles for the approach

Headlamp (recommended, not mandatory)


Food & hydration

  • Thermos with hot drink (approx. 1 liter)

  • Snacks, energy bars, or packed lunch

Level

This clinic is designed for experienced ice climbers who already have a foundation in ice climbing and want to progress toward leading routes. Participants should be comfortable climbing on ice and familiar with basic ice climbing techniques. The focus is on advancing safety awareness, technical efficiency, and decision-making while climbing vertical ice as a lead climber.


A member of the weAltura media team will join the clinic to document the experience. Photos will be taken throughout the day and shared with participants after the event via a private download link. Selected images may also be used on weAltura’s social channels.

Additional costs

Technical equipment such as ice tools, crampons, harness, and helmet is not included.

Personal equipment and clothing not listed under Included are also excluded.


Food and drinks (packed lunch, snacks, thermos) are at the participant’s expense.


Technical equipment rental is not provided by default.

If you need to rent equipment, please let us know during checkout or contact us in advance — we’ll help coordinate a solution where possible.

Not sure if you have the right equipment or need more infos?

contact@wealtura.com

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Luca Sala Mountaineering guide

GUIDE

LUCA SALA

Luca is an alpine guide shaped by steep terrain and long days in the mountains. With a deep focus on ice climbing and technical alpinism, he brings a calm, methodical approach to complex environments, balancing precision with intuition. From frozen waterfalls to high alpine routes, Luca views the mountains as a place to slow down, read conditions, and build trust—both with the terrain and the people he guides. His work is driven by respect for the environment and a desire to help others grow confident, capable, and present in the vertical world.

Luca Sala Mountaineering guide

GUIDE

LUCA SALA

Luca is an alpine guide shaped by steep terrain and long days in the mountains. With a deep focus on ice climbing and technical alpinism, he brings a calm, methodical approach to complex environments, balancing precision with intuition. From frozen waterfalls to high alpine routes, Luca views the mountains as a place to slow down, read conditions, and build trust—both with the terrain and the people he guides. His work is driven by respect for the environment and a desire to help others grow confident, capable, and present in the vertical world.

Luca Sala Mountaineering guide

GUIDE

LUCA SALA

Luca is an alpine guide shaped by steep terrain and long days in the mountains. With a deep focus on ice climbing and technical alpinism, he brings a calm, methodical approach to complex environments, balancing precision with intuition. From frozen waterfalls to high alpine routes, Luca views the mountains as a place to slow down, read conditions, and build trust—both with the terrain and the people he guides. His work is driven by respect for the environment and a desire to help others grow confident, capable, and present in the vertical world.

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Ice climbing Dolomites guide
Alpine mountain hotel surrounded by snowy peaks, used as accommodation for winter outdoor trips and clinics.

Where to stay

There are lots of options for accommodations in the area, but you'll want to book quickly, as places will fill up and availability is limited.
You can also try to share accommodation with other participants on the clinic group chat

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