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Ice Climbing Courses in North Conway
This winter, join Kaf Adventures for an unforgettable five-day experience and enjoy the spectacular ice climbs of one of the top ice climbing destinations in the country – North Conway, NH.
Easier to get to than Ouray, Canmore, or Montana, this trip allows you the most climbing time in the most accessible terrain. New England is the ideal ice climbing destination because it provides a high concentration of natural ice with easy 10 minute approaches.
Whether you are a beginner or advanced climber, exploring New England Ice is an amazing experience that will really help improve your ice climbing technique. You will learn new skills, climb hard during the day, and enjoy a comfortable night’s stay.
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Expect Kaf guides to meet you at your level. Go top roping for a day or two and then try a longer multi-pitch ice route; there are five climbing days available. Learn technical skills as you develop your ice climbing technique.
Walk away with confidence in the technical systems used in climbing ice. We will have our own vehicles and our own comfortable group bed and breakfast. Kaf guides will provide meals for you and give you ample time to relax at night.
This is a group experience, and we will be sharing accommodations and making decisions about the day together. It’s your trip and we will do our best to accommodate everyone’s needs.
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- 18+ for adult courses or 16+ with consent from a guardian and Kaf approval
- 12-18 for youth courses
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This course can accommodate any skill level. Basic climbing knots and ability to belay are recommended and any previous climbing knowledge will enhance your ability to learn, but no prior experience is necessary. Previous experience spending long days in the cold is a plus.
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- Top belay techniques
- Rope handling and belay stance techniques
- Steep ice climbing techniques
- Ice tool and crampon techniques
- A- and V-Thread anchors
- Rappelling from Ice Climbs
- Ice Screw Anchors
- Ice Screw Placements
- Mock-Leading
- Multi-pitch ice climbing skills
- Let us know your goals!
- Top belay techniques
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- Shared housing
- Breakfast and dinners
- Ground transportation
- Eight hours of expert instruction
- Access to Kaf resources
- Group climbing gear: ropes, ice tools, and protection
- Individual climbing gear if needed: helmet, harness, crampons, and hardware
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- Air transportation
- Lunches and snacks
- Personal climbing gear: Mountaineering boots and clothing layers
- Air transportation
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Group Gear from Kaf:
- Climbing Ropes
- Ice Tools
- Ice Screws
Individual Gear from Kaf (let us know if you need these):
- Helmet
- Harness
- Crampons
- Locking Carabiner
- Belay Device
Personal Gear
- Mountaineering Boots
- Appropriate Layers
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Transportation and times will be coordinated by email when the pre-trip announcement is sent to all registrants.