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This clinic will expand on the skills needed to assist an injured climber and or to have the knowledge in how to handle a given assist situation. We will be covering self rescue techniques that focus on rescue from above, including counter weighted rappels, assisted hoist, and mechanical hoist. These are skills that would apply to scenarios such as crevasse terrain, top belay, and multi pitch climbing.

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This course is for the current top rope or lead climber, mountaineer, canyoneer, or outdoor enthusiast that is wanting to expand current knowledge on ascending ropes, friction knots, and proper rappel and belay techniques.

INTRO TO ICE CLIMBING AT PICTURED ROCKS. This intro will cover everything one needs to know to ice climb at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Lessons can be semi-customizable depending on your climbing goals/objectives.s

INTRO TO ICE CLIMBING AT PICTURED ROCKS. This intro will cover everything one needs to know to ice climb at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Lessons can be semi-customizable depending on your climbing goals/objectives.s

Join us for another Ice Fest on February 24th 2024. As always, ice climbing, gear vendors & demos, giveaways, music, costume contest and FUN. THEME IS TBD

CURRICULUM
Proper technique for axe swinging
Proper kick technique
Ideal ice climbing movements

CURRICULUM
Proper technique for axe swinging
Proper kick technique
Ideal ice climbing movements

This clinic will cover building climbing anchors in different scenarios including tree anchor systems, sport climbing/bolted anchors, and traditional rock anchors with cams and nuts in a single pitch type environment.. Familiarity of top rope and lead climbing as well as equipment listed below recommended.

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This clinic will cover building climbing anchors in different scenarios including tree anchor systems, sport climbing/bolted anchors, and traditional rock anchors with cams and nuts in a single pitch type environment.. Familiarity of top rope and lead climbing as well as equipment listed below recommended. The clinic will be taught by an American Mountain Guide Certified Instructor.

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Fall is harvest season and we are located in the heart of Michigan apple country with several cider mills within riding distance. This is a family friendly event and all abilities are encouraged to participate. The ride consists of mostly country roads with minimal traffic and short stretches of paved roads with moderate traffic and finishes at our barn for more cider/hard cider, donuts, music, and lively times!

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This clinic will expand on the skills needed to assist an injured climber and or to have the knowledge in how to handle a given assist situation. We will be covering self rescue techniques that focus on rescue from above, including counter weighted rappels, assisted hoist, and mechanical hoist. These are skills that would apply to scenarios such as crevasse terrain, top belay, and multi pitch climbing.

REGISTER HERE

This course is for the current top rope or lead climber, mountaineer, canyoneer, or outdoor enthusiast that is wanting to expand current knowledge on ascending ropes, friction knots, and proper rappel and belay techniques.

CURRICULUM:

This clinic focuses on movement efficiency on tools using artificial holds to build endurance, movement patterns, and a better understanding of how to move around your tools and crampons.

INSTRUCTOR: MARCUS GARCIA

BIO: Marcus is an all-around climber with over 28 years of experience. He has established over 200 new routes, including everything from traditional, sport, and mixed climbing. His biggest accomplishment and legacy, however, is not now hard he can push himself, but what he can pass on to the next generation of climbers as a coach and mentor. When not teaching clinics, Marcus can be found in Durango, CO at his climbing gym, running peaks, swinging tools, working on photography skills or just chilling at home.

WHO THIS CLINIC IS FOR:

Anyone interested in improving their ice climbing and drytooling skills with regard to movement and climbing progression.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This clinic is designed for individuals who are comfortable with a top rope belay system and also have some experience ice climbing. No prior drytooling or mixed climbing experience is required.

CURRICULUM:

This clinic focuses on movement efficiency on tools using artificial holds to build endurance, movement patterns, and a better understanding of how to move around your tools.

GEAR:

You will need your own gear in order to participate in the clinic. As this clinic coincides with Peabody Ice Fest, limited gear will be available to rent onsite. Plan to be outside the majority of the clinic so please dress appropriately (winter jacket, snow pants, hats, gloves, etc). The following gear is required: Helmet, Harness, ATC, Locking carabiner, Ice Tools, Crampons, Mountaineering Boots.
(Mono point crampons are ideal for kicking into plywood, but not required for the clinic)

Join us for another Ice Fest on February 26th. Theme: DISCO. As always, ice climbing, gear vendors & demos, giveaways, music, costume contest and FUN. THEME IS TBD

CURRICULUM
Proper technique for axe swinging
Proper kick technique
Ideal ice climbing movements

CURRICULUM
Ice Climbing specific anchor building
Ice Screws and V-threads
Advanced ice climbing techniques

This clinic will expand on the skills needed to assist an injured climber and or to have the knowledge in how to handle a given assist situation. We will be covering self rescue techniques that focus on rescue from above, including counter weighted rappels, assisted hoist, and mechanical hoist. These are skills that would apply to scenarios such as crevasse terrain, top belay, and multi pitch climbing.

This clinic will cover building climbing anchors in different scenarios including tree anchor systems, sport climbing/bolted anchors, and traditional rock anchors with cams and nuts in a single pitch type environment.. Familiarity of top rope and lead climbing as well as equipment listed below recommended.

REGISTER HERE

This course is for the current top rope or lead climber, mountaineer, canyoneer, or outdoor enthusiast that is wanting to expand current knowledge on ascending ropes, friction knots, and proper rappel and belay techniques.

CURRICULUM
Learn movement efficiency on tools using artificial holds to build endurance, movement patterns, and a better understanding of how to move around your tools.

CURRICULUM
Learn movement efficiency on tools using artificial holds to build endurance, movement patterns, and a better understanding of how to move around your tools.

Join us for another Ice Fest on February 26th. Theme: DISCO. As always, ice climbing, gear vendors & demos, giveaways, music, costume contest and FUN.

CURRICULUM
Ice Climbing specific anchor building
Ice Screws and V-threads
Advanced ice climbing techniques

CURRICULUM
Ice Climbing specific anchor building
Ice Screws and V-threads
Advanced ice climbing techniques

CURRICULUM
Proper technique for axe swinging
Proper kick technique
Ideal ice climbing movements

CURRICULUM
Proper technique for axe swinging
Proper kick technique
Ideal ice climbing movements

This clinic will teach you how to build climbing anchors in scenarios typically experienced in Midwestern climbing destinations.