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LEARN TO ICE CLIMB!
Discover the world of waterfall ice climbing at North Cheyenne Canyon Park in Colorado Springs. AlpenQuest offers scheduled group lessons in this exciting winter sport from January to March (See schedule below). Our friendly, knowledgeable guides will take you through all the essential skills of ice climbing, including: knotcraft, climbing signals & terms, ice tool & crampon technique, belaying, movement on ice, and of course, lots of climbing time! The price includes all climbing gear and all skill levels are welcome. Ice climbing is an awesome activity for all ages, its safe, its fun, and we guarantee you will have a great time. Sign up and take home a unique experience that will last a lifetime!

Class Fee: $89.00 per person (includes all climbing gear)

Prerequisite: None required

Minimum Age: Minimum age of 12 (or accompanied by a paid adult)

Number of Participants: Minimum – 4 / Maximum – 12

Time & Place:
8:00 am (sharp!) at the Woodmen Road Park and Ride (Southwest of Woodmen and I-25). Please be prompt! Car pools will be formed and additional trailhead directions will be given at that time. 4 x 4 vehicles are recommended for carpooling.

Class Registration:
Pre-registration is required at least 48-hours in advance for all scheduled class dates. A credit card (Visa or Mastercard), check, or money order paid in full is required to reserve a spot for the class. To register for any currently scheduled class, email us at info@alpenquest.com or call the AlpenQuest Office Line: (719) 635-4741 (please leave a detailed message - if we are not available we will return your call promptly).

Class Confirmation:
An AlpenQuest guide will give you a courtesy call on the evening before the scheduled class to confirm details.

Class Cancellation:
Should the class be cancelled or postponed for any reason, an AlpenQuest guide will contact you the day prior to the field session. You may choose to apply paid credit toward the next scheduled class or request a full refund.

Participant Cancellations:
Participants wishing to cancel a class and requesting a refund must contact AlpenQuest at least 24-hours in advance of the scheduled class date.

Gear AlpenQuest provides:

  • Climbing harness
  • Climbing helmet
  • Belay device & locking carabiner
  • Technical ice tools
  • Crampons
  • Plastic mountaineering boots
  • Rope

Note: You are welcome to bring your own gear to use – pending guide approval.

What you need to bring:

  • Large day pack
  • Sunscreen
  • Fleece jacket or wool sweater
  • Warm hat or balaclava
  • Sunglasses
  • Long underwear
  • Wool/synthetic socks
  • Waterproof nylon shell jacket
  • Waterproof nylon shell pants
  • Gaiters
  • Warm gloves and mittens
  • Bandanna
  • First-aid kit
  • Lunch/snacks
  • Two quarts of water

WINTER 2008 CLASS SCHEDULE

  • Sunday, January 13th (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
  • Sunday, February 3th (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
  • Saturday, February 16th (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
  • Sunday, March 2nd (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
*Custom/private instruction available – contact us for rates!*

PRIVATE / CUSTOM CLIMBING SERVICES

AlpenQuest offers private/custom climbing services in the following:

* LEARNING TO LEAD ICE CLIMBS (January - March)

** Contact us for Custom/Private rates & more info
Toll Free: (800) 366-4831 - Local: (719) 635-4741 - Fax: (719) 481-3982 - Email: info@alpenquest.com
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