Ice Climbing Experience on the World Cup Ice Wall
Embark on a thrilling adventure on the World Cup Ice Wall! Whether you're a seasoned climber or a first-timer, this experience offers the perfect blend of adrenaline and accomplishment.
Guided by expert instructors, you'll be introduced to ice climbing and receive personalized coaching while securely attached to an auto-belay system.
What to Wear:
Water-resistant, form-fitting pants to avoid snags from crampons
Eye protection is required (glasses or goggles)
Gloves and other weather appropriate gear
What's Provided:
Crampons, ice tools, helmets, and boots (limited sizes available), harness ( if you have any of your own gear please bring it along)
All participants must arrive 15 minutes early to get fitted for their ice climbing gear.
Conquer the towering ice wall, experience the rush of scaling world class ice and capture incredible views as you reach new heights. This 45-minute experience guarantees adventure and unforgettable moments!
Sunday, February 23rd | 11:00 - 11:45 AM, 12:15 - 1:00 PM, 1:30 - 2:15 PM, 2:45 - 3:30 PM
Mastering Movement with Ice Tools with Marcus Garcia
Want to elevate your dry tooling skills? It all starts with understanding how your body moves in harmony with your tools. Think of it as a dance—each step, twist, and reach influencing how your tools engage with rock or ice.
In this clinic, we'll break down techniques into easy-to-understand pieces, focusing on body positioning, tool placement, and movement efficiency. You'll gain a deeper awareness of how your body naturally flows during each move, helping you climb smarter, stronger, and more confidently. By the end, dry tooling won’t just be a skill—it’ll be an art form.
We require a minimum of 3 people to run this clinic.
Monday, February 24th | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Intro to Speed Ice Climbing with Sam Serra
Imagine an all-out sprint up a 50-foot near-vertical wall, with razor-sharp ice tools strapped to each hand and foot. This is speed ice climbing—one of climbing’s most unique and thrilling niches. Join world cup speed ice climber Sam Serra to learn all about this fascinating sport. In this clinic, Sam will cover everything from movement techniques and equipment to essential safety considerations. Don’t miss this chance to get expert insights from an international competitor and to climb on a world cup speed wall!
What to Wear:
Water-resistant, form-fitting pants to prevent snags from crampons
Eye protection (glasses or goggles) — required for safety
Insulated gloves and other weather-appropriate clothing
Layered clothing to stay warm and dry
Age Requirement:
Designed for ages 13 and up
What's Provided:
Crampons, ice tools, helmets, harnesses, and boots (limited sizes available)
If you have your own gear, feel free to bring it along
Important:
Arrive 15 minutes early for gear fitting
Monday, February 24th | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Master the Art of Ice Climbing with Marcus Garcia
Want to move on ice like a pro? Whether you're taking your first swing or ready to level up your skills, this clinic will get you there.
We'll break down everything you need to know: how to swing your tools just right, where to place your feet, and the secrets to smooth, efficient movement on the ice. These fundamentals are your building blocks – master them, and you'll be amazed at how quickly you progress.
Tuesday, February 25th | 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Dry Tooling Basics with Ian Umstead
Join Ian Umstead, member of the USA Ice Climbing Team, passionate climber, and route setter, for our Dry Tooling Basics Clinic. This program is perfect for climbers who want to explore and build skills in this exciting discipline, bridging the gap between rock climbing and ice climbing. Our clinic offers a comprehensive introduction tailored to climbers of all experience levels, with a focus on essential techniques, safety practices, and proper use of specialized gear.
No prior dry tooling experience is required. However, all participants must be Top Rope Belay certified at Climbing Collective.
2/27, 3/14 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Intermediate/Advanced Dry Tooling Clinic with Ian Umstead
Relive the excitement of the World Cup by climbing the actual competition routes alongside USA Ice Climbing Team member Ian Umstead! This clinic is designed for intermediate and advanced climbers looking to refine their drytooling techniques, tactics, and drills to improve performance on steep and technical terrain.
What to Expect:
Learn advanced movement strategies used in competition drytooling
Build on existing skills while integrating new techniques for greater efficiency
Develop drills to enhance precision, endurance, and route-reading abilities
Train on authentic World Cup routes, with options for top rope or lead climbing
Whether you're aiming to compete or simply push your drytooling to the next level, this hands-on session will provide expert instruction and insight straight from the competition circuit.
Thursday, March 6th | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Belay Basics
Belay Basics is designed for individuals with little to no rope climbing experience. Throughout the session, participants will gain the knowledge and be able to perform all the skills and techniques needed for top rope belaying. At the completion of the course, you will have the ability to climb and belay for that day only. The next time you come in to climb, you will be required to take our belay test with the front desk staff to receive your official certification.
Wednesdays 6:00 - 8:30 PM & Saturdays 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Bouldering Beta
Join us for Bouldering Beta, a dynamic weekly class dedicated to honing the skills necessary for successful bouldering adventures. Bouldering Beta is designed for climbers of all levels who are eager to improve their technique, strength, and problem-solving abilities on the bouldering wall.
Thursdays | 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Intro to Climbing
This series is the one-shop stop for your climbing needs! Taught over the course of two 2-hour sessions, Intro to Climbing includes a a lesson in belay basics, a top-rope efficiency lesson, bouldering orientation, auto belay orientation, and fundamental movement instruction, giving you all the tools you need to kick off your climbing journey.
Intro to Climbing is also a great way to learn your way around the gym, meet new friends, and experience all the climbing our facilities have to offer. All rentals are included.
Learn to Boulder
This clinic is designed to introduce the fundamentals of bouldering such as understanding the significance of warming up and cooling down, gaining insight into the diverse range of hold types and technique of body positioning to help you conquer each climb. How to both climb and fall safely and the pivotal role of footwork.
After this intensive two-hour clinic, you'll be equipped to approach bouldering with confidence and skill. Elevate your climbing experience with us!
Learn to Lead
This series is designed for experienced top-rope climbers who want to take their skills to the next level by learning how to lead climb. Over the course of two sessions, you will learn the basics of lead climbing, including proper clipping techniques, rope management, belaying a lead climber, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to practice taking and catching falls under the guidance of our instructors. At the completion of this course you will have the ability to lead climb and lead belay for that day only. The next time you come in to climb, you will be required to take our lead test with the front desk staff to receive your official certification.
Climbing Coaching
Take your climbing to the next level with one of our expert coaches.
Whether you need to gain confidence, learn new techniques, or build strength, our coaches are here to help individuals and small groups improve their climbing.
Before you schedule a session you can choose to meet with your climbing coach for a free 30 min consultation.
This will help you to zero in on your specific goals and get you the results you're looking for. This is not required, communication can also be done over email prior to your session.