Winter Alpine Ice
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During the winter months, waterfalls in the European Alps freeze to provide varied and challenging ice climbs, from single pitch falls located minutes from the road, to hundreds of metres of twisting and undulating ice carving through high mountain valleys. Our courses are suitable for those trying ice climbing for the first time, as well as those with previous experience. Our IFMGA Guides are ice-climbing enthusiasts, who know the areas well and are tuned into the local conditions. Most of them have worked on Jagged Globe Alpine Ice courses since their inception.
Why Alpine Ice?Icefall climbing is a fun activity in it's own right, or you can use it to help you prepare for technical mountaineering, demanding proficiency with two ice axes on steep ground. We provide a guiding ratio of one guide for every two climbers, to tailor the climbing to your level and aspirations. Whether you prefer a more relaxing rhythm and easier grades, or wish to be tested to the extreme, we guarantee you an action-packed and fun experience.Whatever the level, we are looking at safety on ice, including:
Places are limited to 8 per course, so please book early to secure your preferred dates.
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 Alpine Ice Photo: © Climbers.net
Preparation and EquipmentAnyone can join our Alpine Ice courses, so long as you can abseil/rappel. You can learn this technique on a Rock Introduction course. Indoor climbing is a good way to prepare, as it improves upper body and grip strength. We provide top of the range ice climbing equipment, included in the course cost (Charlet Moser Quark axes and M10 crampons). You need a harness, helmet, warm gloves and a warm layering system as temperatures should be below zero!The booking deposit for all European courses is £150. Find out more about our Guides, Travel, Accommodation, Inclusions and Exclusions and Booking... [read more] |
Courses
Chamonix Long Weekend - 3 days on icefalls at the foot of Mont Blanc.Chamonix/Cogne - 5 days of icefalls in Chamonix and Cogne in Italy - arguably Europe's capital for ice climbing.
La Grave - 5 days in this top venue in the French Alps, with reliable conditions early in the season.
Gavarnie, French Pyrenees - A new course in the French Pyrenees for those with previous ice climbing experience.
Slovenian Ice - 7 days of ice climbing in Slovenia for those with previous ice climbing experience.