Ice Climbing in Tahoe - Private
We'll show you the best ice in North Lake Tahoe
- Objectives - This is a private day geared to fun movement on ice and in alpine-style terrain. Routes are typically a mix of snow approach, ice and mixed climbing. Venues depend on the current conditions, but we offer climbing in both Donner Summit and Cold Stream Canyon areas. We can also help you build ice climbing skills.
- Skills Covered Can Include:
- Knots
- Ice Anchors
- Multipitch Efficiency
- Rappelling and Lowering
- Belaying
- Ice Movement
- Descent Choices: rappelling vs walking off.
This program is a private and flexible program based on the objectives of you and your team. We’ll build the itinerary based on what you’re looking for and we’ll pick a start time based on your schedule and current weather. Below is an example itinerary:
- 7:00-8:00am - Meet your Guide & Review the Plan for the Day. - Your guide will discuss the weather, climbing skills you’ll cover and the route options for your objectives. After a quick gear check, the team will approach the climb and begin.
- 8:30am - Begin Skills & Climbing - We will pick and change venues based on the objectives for the day and which zones offer the best climbing and settings for skills.
- 12:00pm - Lunch Break
- 4:00pm - Course Ends - We will circle back to the original objectives for the day and make sure that we answer any remaining questions. We’ll close with a recap on what we learned and what’s next for you and your team.
Here are the skills and fitness you'll need for your course:
- This is a program for all levels! - We can take any level of climber, from never climbed outside to 5.10 trad leaders. You let your guide know what you are looking for and we’ll set up a great day of climbing and skills for you and your team.
- Basic Fitness - Able to spend an active day outside, climbing
- Rock Climbing Gear - Come prepared with your own gear or rent from us
Here's what's included with your course:
- Experienced AMGA Trained Guide
- Ropes and Gear for training
- Group Safety Gear - your guide will be equipped with a first aid kit
- Wag bags for human waste disposal - in with compliance 'Leave No Trace' principles
- Climbing Harness
- Climbing Shoes
- Climbing Helmet
- Guide Gratuities
Ice Climbing Gear
- Helmet, UIAA/CE approved for climbing
- Harness with belay loop
- Climbing Boots
- Crampons
- Ice Tools
- Layers for cold weather - Large Puffy is Mandatory!
- Non-locking Carabiners, 5 carabiners
- Locking Carabiners, 5 carabiners
- Belay Device
- 1 Prusik loop
- Double Length Sewn Runner
Know Before you go
PRIVATE PROGRAMS
- Custom Scheduling: Choose your dates and plan around your availability.
- Tailored Experiences: Itineraries and objectives are adjusted to suit your goals, experience, and fitness.
- Cost-Effective for Most Large Groups: Private programs are typically more cost-effective for groups of 3 or more.
- Flexibility Comes at a Price: For groups of 1-2, private programs are generally more expensive.
- AIARE Courses: AIARE course pricing is based on a group of 6. Running these as a private program with fewer than 6 participants will increase the per-person cost.
SCHEDULED PROGRAMS
- Fixed Dates & Costs: Scheduled programs have set dates, itineraries, objectives, and pricing.
- Great for Solo or Small Groups: Ideal for individuals or small groups looking to share costs with others.
- Affordable for 1-2 People: Scheduled programs are typically less expensive for groups of 1-2.
- Less Flexibility: Dates fill quickly, and group programs require adapting to the skill level and pace of all participants
- Group Atmosphere: Meet others with similar interests and make some new backcountry buddies!
Note: Any scheduled program can also be run as a private program with customized dates and rates.
Both options offer exceptional guiding and experiences. Choose what works best for you!
This program is a private and flexible program based on the objectives of you and your team. We’ll build the itinerary based on what you’re looking for and we’ll pick a start time based on your schedule and current weather. Below is an example itinerary:
8:00 am Meet your guide and review the plan for the day. Your guide will discuss the weather, climbing skills you’ll cover and the route options for your objectives. After a quick gear check, the team will approach the climb and begin.
8:30 am Begin skills and climbing. We will pick and change venues based on the objectives for the day and which zones offer the best climbing and settings for skills.
12:00 pm Lunch Break.
4:00 pm We will circle back to the original objectives for the day and make sure that we answer any remaining questions. We’ll close with a recap on what we learned and what’s next for you and your team.
We'll show you the best ice in North Lake Tahoe
- Objectives - This is a private day geared to fun movement on ice and in alpine-style terrain. Routes are typically a mix of snow approach, ice and mixed climbing. Venues depend on the current conditions, but we offer climbing in both Donner Summit and Cold Stream Canyon areas. We can also help you build ice climbing skills.
- Skills Covered Can Include:
- Knots
- Ice Anchors
- Multipitch Efficiency
- Rappelling and Lowering
- Belaying
- Ice Movement
- Descent Choices: rappelling vs walking off.
This program is a private and flexible program based on the objectives of you and your team. We’ll build the itinerary based on what you’re looking for and we’ll pick a start time based on your schedule and current weather. Below is an example itinerary:
- 7:00-8:00am - Meet your Guide & Review the Plan for the Day. - Your guide will discuss the weather, climbing skills you’ll cover and the route options for your objectives. After a quick gear check, the team will approach the climb and begin.
- 8:30am - Begin Skills & Climbing - We will pick and change venues based on the objectives for the day and which zones offer the best climbing and settings for skills.
- 12:00pm - Lunch Break
- 4:00pm - Course Ends - We will circle back to the original objectives for the day and make sure that we answer any remaining questions. We’ll close with a recap on what we learned and what’s next for you and your team.
Here are the skills and fitness you'll need for your course:
- This is a program for all levels! - We can take any level of climber, from never climbed outside to 5.10 trad leaders. You let your guide know what you are looking for and we’ll set up a great day of climbing and skills for you and your team.
- Basic Fitness - Able to spend an active day outside, climbing
- Rock Climbing Gear - Come prepared with your own gear or rent from us
Here's what's included with your course:
- Experienced AMGA Trained Guide
- Ropes and Gear for training
- Group Safety Gear - your guide will be equipped with a first aid kit
- Wag bags for human waste disposal - in with compliance 'Leave No Trace' principles
- Climbing Harness
- Climbing Shoes
- Climbing Helmet
- Guide Gratuities
Ice Climbing Gear
- Helmet, UIAA/CE approved for climbing
- Harness with belay loop
- Climbing Boots
- Crampons
- Ice Tools
- Layers for cold weather - Large Puffy is Mandatory!
- Non-locking Carabiners, 5 carabiners
- Locking Carabiners, 5 carabiners
- Belay Device
- 1 Prusik loop
- Double Length Sewn Runner
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