Courses

For those who have never tried ice climbing or who simply wish to improve their techniques, Festiglace du Québec The North Face is the place  to take acourse. Full-day courses are available Saturday and Sunday.


Beginner I
For first-time climber
Saturday or Sunday (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

- Using technical equipment
- Tying-in, belaying, climbing vocabulary
- Climbing techniques and hand gestures

Ratio:       6 students for 1 guide

Cost:        $ 79/per student (taxes included)

The price includes coaching, and the equipment. However, you must bring your own boots (downhill ski boots or ice climbing boots). Ice climbing boots can usually be rented at sports equipment stores.


Beginner II
Who have never ice climbed, but who have basic indoor or outdoor rock climbing skills.
Saturday or Sunday(9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

-Using technical equipment
-Climbing techniques and hand gestures

Ratio:       6 students for 1 guide

Cost:        $ 79/per student (taxes included)

The price includes coaching, and the equipment. However, you must bring your own boots (downhill ski boots or ice climbing boots), harness and belay device . Ice climbing boots can usually be rented at sports equipment stores.


Intermediate-Mix or Ice
Saturday (ice) or Sunday (mix) FULL

(9 a.m to 4 p.m.)

- Coaching, vertical biomechanics
- Modern techniques
- Placing ice screws, anchors...

Ratio:            4 students for 1 guide

Cost:              $ 79/per student (taxes included)

You must bring your own equipment.

Note: there will be a two-hour lunch break to give you time to check out the other activities.

to register: festiglace@yahoo.ca