3 – 5 days
Glacier ice offers unique and ever changing climbing!
This course is designed to give scouts a hands-on introduction to ice climbing. Building solid climbing skills and confident climbers is the main focus. The course is conducted in the heavily glaciated mountains surrounding Haines. This is ideal terrain to practice and hone climbing skills amidst a spectacular alpine backdrop!
Climbing on Glacier Ice
Glacier’s offers an incredible variety of ice formations to explore. Tall ice seracs, moulins, and crevasses all offer unique terrain to climb and explore. Groups will learn to use technical equipment such as ice axes and crampons, and trek across the glacier exploring the myriad features. We’ll make our way to steeper walls and seracs to challenge the team and hone our ice climbing skills.
Chilkoot High Adventure Base Instructors
Are widely recognized as some of the very best in their field and have practical leadership experience from around the globe. They are well trained and have an uncommon enthusiasm for sharing their skill and knowledge, borne out of a passion for outdoor exploration.
Experience Level
No previous experience is necessary for this course. However, with a desire to learn and an enthusiasm for adventure, scouts will develop the skills necessary for a lifetime of wilderness exploration.
