Our Trips Ice Climbing & Intro to Mountaineering
Courtesy of Matt Caladro
Spend the day tackling frozen waterfalls and steep snow with the latest in technical equipment. You’ll learn all aspects of ice climbing and mountaineering including using cramp-ons and ice axes to ascend snowy slopes and scale towering walls of ice in the Catskills. We will tailor the day to challenge experts and novices alike and ensure that you’ll be climbing up ice walls without any prior experience.
You’ll be under the guidance of fully certified American Mountain Guide Association and New York State licensed guides with years of experience guiding and climbing. With a three to one student to guide ratio, you’ll be sure to get the most of the day, with plenty of tips from the experts. Seriously, after a few hours with these guys you’ll be climbing up ice faces you didn’t know were possible!
Trip Details
Cost: $199
Included: transportation, climbing boots, cramp-ons, ice ax, climbing equipment (ropes, belay devices, etc), harness, AMGA and NY State licensed guides
Bring: two liters of water, lunch and snacks, comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing, waterproof snowpants and jacket (rentals available, see add-ons below), hat and gloves
Departure: 7:00 am, 43rd St. between 8th and 9th Ave. Look for van or bus on north side of 43rd Street.
Return: around 8:00 pm, 43rd St. between 8th and 9th
Add-ons
Waterproof Arc’teryx GORE-TEX Snowpants: $10
This trip is currently not available.
Fine Print
- Please be sure to read through the FAQ for our weather and cancellation policies before booking a trip
- Any cancellations made within 7 days of the departure date are not entitled to any refunds or credit
