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Mixed climbing in Lee Vining Canyon

Mixing it Up!

The two day Mixing it Up! course is for the experienced climber who wants to take their ice climbing to a higher level.  Mixed climbing uses a combination of rock and ice to progress up a route. Many alpine routes often require seamless transitions from ice to rock climbing, all with your crampons on.  Picks torque and hooking, crampons edging on dime flakes, you'll be amazed at what your tools will stick to. 

Topics Covered:

  • Multi-Pitch ice climbing.
  • Techniques for climbing rock with tools and crampons.
  • Transitioning from ice to rock.
  • Ice and rock protection.

 

Trip Itinerary | Prerequisites | Additional Information

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TRIP ITINERARY: Discover Ice Climbing

DAY 1

 

This course begins with warm-ups on steep ice and progresses onto demonstrations and practice of mixed climbing techniques.  

DAY 2

The goal of day two is to ascend one of the classic mixed routes in Lee Vining.

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Prerequisites:

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  • Ice Climbing 2 course or equivalent experience.
  • This is an advanced course, you will get the most out of it if you have a understanding of knots, belaying, ice and rock protection, and rappelling.

Includes:

  • All climbing equipment:
    • Harness
    • Helmet
    • Belay Device
    • Boots
    • Ice Tools
    • Crampons
  • All group equipment (ropes, protection, etc.)
  • AMGA trained and/or certified guide
  • All necessary permits

Not included:

  • Lunch/drinks

Meet time/place:

  • 7am
  • Nicely's Restuarant, Lee Vining

 

Recommended Readiing:

Read about Ice Climbing in the Mountain Democrat: Click here.

                   


 

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TRIP DETAILS

2010 Dates:

January 23-24

February 20-21

Custom Trips

Trip Length:
2 days

Trip Difficulty:
Advanced

Ratio:

2 to 1

Cost:
$405

Recommended Prior SMG Courses:
Discover Rock Climbing

Protection and Anchors

Discover Ice Climbing

Ice Climbing 2

 

Recommended Follow-up Climbs:
Canada Ice Climbing  Alaska Ice Climbing       Alps Ice Climbing