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ADVANCED ICE CLIMBING
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.
€150.00
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seats left
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 (ice tools, crampons, harness, helmet) is not included.
Personal equipment and clothing not listed under “Included”
Food and drinks (packed lunch, snacks, thermos)
Technical equipment rental is not available for this clinic, please let us know if you need equipment during checkout.
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