Events Description
Get ready to climb Edmonton’s first & only ice climbing facility, operated in the beautiful river valley with the view of Edmonton downtown.
Ice climbing gear (boots, crampons, ice tools, harness and helmet) rentals will be available on-site soon.
Belay Checks: The physical ice wall belay check tag or Rock Jungle Fitness belay tag are required to climb during drop-ins.
Intro to Ice Climbing Course:
No prerequisites are required. Please wear water proof pants and jacket with a warm mid layer. All rental gear will be provided (boots, crampons, ice tools, harness, and helmet). Please show up 30 minutes early to get all your gear. With COVID restrictions this is a more timely process. Instruction will be given on the equipment, how to belay and basic ice climbing technique. This course is an hour and a half long plus the half an hour at the start to get your rental gear.
Who is it for?
All ages
Helmets, Crampons, Access Tags and
Face Coverings are REQUIRED at all times
Gri-gri belay devices will be provided for all ice climbers
Waivers are REQUIRED for all participants
Participants must book in advance and total bookings are limited to 8 participants.
Groups should stay in their cohorts. If you arrive together climb together.
Participants are encouraged to arrive no more than 30 minutes prior to their booking time.
HOW MUCH
Tickets : Bookings required.
2020-21 Equipment Rentals (Ice climbing gear includes boots, crampons, ice tools, harness and helmet): $15+GST
Ice Climbing Drop-In (Must have belay check to climb, under 18 must be accompanied by adult): $19.95
ACC Ice Climbing Night: $9.45
Intro to Ice Climbing Course: $51.45
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Starting January 12, 2021 | 10:30 AM to 07:30 PM
Ice Climbing Drop-In available: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, duration: 1 hr 30 min.
If you can belay:
The physical ice wall belay check tag or Rock Jungle Fitness belay tag are required to climb. If you have neither but can belay we will have belay checks available at the start of your drop-in Monday to Friday at 6:00 pm or 7:30 pm and all day Saturday & Sunday.
Intro to Ice Climbing Course: Offered on Mondays.
Venue & Address
Edmonton Ski Club, 9613 96 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta
Free Parking
Street Parking
Accessible by Public Transport