Ice Climbing

[alia]

Hiyas!
Just wondering if anyone knows when/where is good for ice climbing. I have some friends comming over next year and we want to know places to go. (and or ppls to go with!)

thnx

A.

[BongMan]

on a mountain where it's cold

[{dC!}]

Im interested in going ice climbing!

[Angel_Eyes]

that would be scary...

[axion]

despite the amount of mountains we have in our area, there a very few (if not, no companies at all) companies around here that are willing to take beginners ice climbing. ice climbing is hands down the most dangerous style of climbing out there. for most companies, ice climbing is seen as more of a liability then a money maker. there are way too many uncertanties and risks when it comes to outdoor ice climbing, not to mention insurance to take beginners outdoor climbing is over 20,000$ a year. at the climbing gym i used to work at, we tried to setup a ice climbing program but again the insurance costs were too high.

once and a while, some local companies will create a ice stack on the side of grain silo or a building, and generally they will charge around 50$ an hour which includes instruction, equipment ect...

otherwise, your best bet is to look into some companies in the kootenays/alberta region. if you have any other questions, hit me up on my msn.

[alia]

Thanks for the info! Ive found a place in van that does it..

http://www.themountainschool.com/ice.html

chances are we'll prob end up going east to do it.. but *hop* cant wait!

A.

[Scarface]

Maligne canyon near jasper has amazing ice climbing.

[galaxie]

Originally Posted by axion

despite the amount of mountains we have in our area, there a very few (if not, no companies at all) companies around here that are willing to take beginners ice climbing. ice climbing is hands down the most dangerous style of climbing out there. for most companies, ice climbing is seen as more of a liability then a money maker. there are way too many uncertanties and risks when it comes to outdoor ice climbing, not to mention insurance to take beginners outdoor climbing is over 20,000$ a year. at the climbing gym i used to work at, we tried to setup a ice climbing program but again the insurance costs were too high.

once and a while, some local companies will create a ice stack on the side of grain silo or a building, and generally they will charge around 50$ an hour which includes instruction, equipment ect...

otherwise, your best bet is to look into some companies in the kootenays/alberta region. if you have any other questions, hit me up on my msn.

Dammit Josh, always beating me to the punch =(

Climbing soon? Rockhouse?
I'll go the day before my nail appointment so it doesn't matter if I trash them. heh. Maybe Ashley will come with us, unless that would be weird =)

[alia]

Rockhouse is where?? im up for a bit of indoor action!

A.

[galaxie]

^ Richmond.

JOSSSSSSSSSSSH!
Next wednesday?
My bf might wanna come, he can't belay though. Fuck I hope my harness still fits. I think I still have a pair of shoes from incentive! =\

[alia]

Richmond.. I think ive been there...(took the bus from the airport the wrong way!) is that where cliffhanger is?