Clinics

Clinics

Name Date
Multipitch Climbing @ Keystone Canyon February 19, 2027 8:00 am - 4:00 pm - (6hrs) Cost: $300
Looking to transition from single pitch routes to multi pitch? In this all-day clinic you will learn how to make transitions more efficient, stance management, and how to manage a party of 3 in tight belays on longer ice routes. This is an intimate setting with only two students and the instructor. You will be climbing a multipitch route as part of this clinic, prior climbing experience required.

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of gear and ice climbing techniques , able to climb WI3 on top rope.
Beginner Climbing @ Keystone Canyon February 19, 2027 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - (3hrs) Cost: $115
Ready to build on your first experiences with ice climbing? This clinic is designed for newer climbers who are comfortable giving ice climbing a try and want to develop a solid foundation of skills. Learn how to select and use your gear, improve your climbing technique, and move efficiently and confidently on the ice. Our experienced instructors will help you develop the skills and confidence to start tackling ice climbs on your own.

Prerequisites: None
Intermediate Climbing @ Keystone Canyon February 19, 2027 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - (3hrs) Cost: $115
Know the basics already and can’t wait to learn more? Then this clinic is for you! This intermediate course will focus on improving footwork, developing efficient tool placements/rests, and creating ease in both your style and your experience of the route. The goal of the course will be to develop the tools necessary to conserve energy for longer and harder pitches of ice.

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of gear and ice climbing techniques
Women's Intro @ Keystone Canyon February 19, 2027 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - (8hr) Cost: $215
Never tried ice climbing before? Start here! This introductory class is designed for women who are completely new to ice climbing and want to experience the sport in a fun, supportive environment. Get familiar with the equipment, learn the basics of moving on ice, and take your first swings of the tools under the guidance of experienced instructors. No prior climbing experience is necessary—just come ready to give ice climbing a try!

Prerequisites: None
Intro Climbing @ Keystone Canyon February 19, 2027 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - (8hr) Cost: $215
Never tried ice climbing before? Start here! This introductory class is designed for those who are completely new to ice climbing and want to experience the sport in a fun, supportive environment. Get familiar with the equipment, learn the basics of moving on ice, and take your first swings of the tools under the guidance of experienced instructors. No prior climbing experience is necessary—just come ready to give ice climbing a try!

Prerequisites: None
Glacier Travel @ February 19, 2027 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - (8hrs) Cost: $215
Looking to improve your safety and efficiency while traveling in glaciated terrain? Through hands-on practical instruction, participants will learn essential glacier travel skills including crevasse rescue, rope management, navigation, and snow and ice movement techniques. Emphasizing risk assessment and decision-making, this course aims to build confidence and competence while traversing on glaciers. Suitable for those with basic climbing experience.

Prerequisites: None
Anchor Building @ Civic Center February 20, 2027 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - (3hrs) Cost: 115
A key component to the sport of ice climbing is knowing how, when, and where to build anchors while on a climb. Learn the art of creating solid anchors that will withstand the highest forces that a climbing team can create. Build your confidence in venturing out on your own on ice climbs and be able to make effective choices about belay locations and build safe and efficient top rope anchors that can be used to lower climbers.

Prerequisites: None
Intro to Lead Climbing @ Keystone Canyon February 20, 2027 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - (3hrs) Cost: $115
Intro to Lead (3hrs) This class is designed to introduce ice climbers to the gear and techniques associated with lead climbing on ice. Students will learn proper use of gear and equipment and will be shown different techniques and when to use them. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE LEADING– All students will be on a top rope clipping a trail rope to the protection.

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of gear and ice climbing techniques
Beginner Climbing @ Keystone Canyon February 20, 2027 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - (3hrs) Cost: $115
Ready to build on your first experiences with ice climbing? This clinic is designed for newer climbers who are comfortable giving ice climbing a try and want to develop a solid foundation of skills. Learn how to select and use your gear, improve your climbing technique, and move efficiently and confidently on the ice. Our experienced instructors will help you develop the skills and confidence to start tackling ice climbs on your own.

Prerequisites: None
Women's Advanced Climbing @ Keystone Canyon February 20, 2027 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - (6hrs) Cost: $215
This women’s clinic focuses on refining and tuning ice climbing techniques, from efficient movement on moderate ice to tackling steeper, more complex terrain. You'll learn to read conditions, recognize secure placements, and adapt your movement based on ice sounds and feel—emphasizing intuition, rhythm, and trust. The course promotes precision and flow by connecting technique, awareness, and confidence, with personalized feedback to help you achieve your specific goals.
Mixed Climbing @ Keystone Canyon February 20, 2027 9:00 am - 4:00 pm -
Self-Rescue Techniques @ Civic Center February 20, 2027 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - (3hrs) Cost: $115
Learning how to perform a rescue in an ice-climbing setting with AMGA/IFMGA guide Simon Frez-Albecht through Red Raven Guides offers a high-level, hands-on education rooted in modern AMGA standards. Under Elliot’s instruction, participants gain confidence with efficient systems for raising, lowering, escaping the belay, and managing complex terrain challenges unique to steep ice. Focused on real-world problem-solving, the course emphasizes clean ropework, sound decision-making, and safe, repeatable techniques that meet the current benchmarks of being in the mountains

Prerequisites: Familiarity with belay techniques and climbing systems
Intermediate Climbing @ Keystone Canyon February 20, 2027 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - (3hrs) Cost: $115
Know the basics already and can’t wait to learn more? Then this clinic is for you! This intermediate course will focus on improving footwork, developing efficient tool placements/rests, and creating ease in both your style and your experience of the route. The goal of the course will be to develop the tools necessary to conserve energy for longer and harder pitches of ice.

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of gear and ice climbing techniques
Gear Repair @ Civic Center February 20, 2027 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - (3 hrs) Cost: $115
If you broke it, come fix it! We will have scrap material, sewing machines, and an expert on hand to help you get your gear back in service. This is a come and go as you please workshop. ***No repairs on safety gear***
Multipitch Climbing @ Keystone Canyon February 21, 2027 8:00 am - 4:00 pm - (6hrs) Cost: $300
Looking to transition from single pitch routes to multi pitch? In this all-day clinic you will learn how to make transitions more efficient, stance management, and how to manage a party of 3 in tight belays on longer ice routes. This is an intimate setting with only two students and the instructor. You will be climbing a multipitch route as part of this clinic, prior climbing experience required

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of gear and ice climbing techniques , able to climb WI3 on top rope
Self-Rescue Techniques @ Civic Center February 21, 2027 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - (3hrs) Cost: $115
Learning how to perform a rescue in an ice-climbing setting with AMGA/IFMGA guide Elliot Gaddy through Red Raven Guides offers a high-level, hands-on education rooted in modern AMGA standards. Under Elliot’s instruction, participants gain confidence with efficient systems for raising, lowering, escaping the belay, and managing complex terrain challenges unique to steep ice. Focused on real-world problem-solving, the course emphasizes clean ropework, sound decision-making, and safe, repeatable techniques that meet the current benchmarks of being in the mountains

Prerequisites: Familiarity with belay techniques and climbing systems
Intermediate Climbing @ Keystone Canyon February 21, 2027 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - (3hrs) Cost: $115
Know the basics already and can’t wait to learn more? Then this clinic is for you! This intermediate course will focus on improving footwork, developing efficient tool placements/rests, and creating ease in both your style and your experience of the route. The goal of the course will be to develop the tools necessary to conserve energy for longer and harder pitches of ice.

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of gear and ice climbing techniques
Beginner Climbing @ Keystone Canyon February 21, 2027 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - (3hrs) Cost: $115
Ready to build on your first experiences with ice climbing? This clinic is designed for newer climbers who are comfortable giving ice climbing a try and want to develop a solid foundation of skills. Learn how to select and use your gear, improve your climbing technique, and move efficiently and confidently on the ice. Our experienced instructors will help you develop the skills and confidence to start tackling ice climbs on your own.

Prerequisites: None
Anchor Building @ Civic Center February 21, 2027 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - (3hrs) Cost: $115
A key component to the sport of ice climbing is knowing how, when, and where to build anchors while on a climb. Learn the art of creating solid anchors that will withstand the highest forces that a climbing team can create. Build your confidence in venturing out on your own on ice climbs and be able to make effective choices about belay locations and build safe and efficient top rope anchors that can be used to lower climbers.

Prerequisites: None
Advanced Climbing @ Keystone Canyon February 21, 2027 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - (6hrs) Cost: $215
This clinic focuses on refining and tuning ice climbing techniques, from efficient movement on moderate ice to tackling steeper, more complex terrain. You'll learn to read conditions, recognize secure placements, and adapt your movement based on ice sounds and feel—emphasizing intuition, rhythm, and trust. The course promotes precision and flow by connecting technique, awareness, and confidence, with personalized feedback to help you achieve your specific goals.

Crevesse Rescue @ Civic Center February 21, 2027 9:00 am - 4:00 pm -
Beginner Climbing @ Keystone Canyon February 21, 2027 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - (3hrs) Cost: $115
Ready to build on your first experiences with ice climbing? This clinic is designed for newer climbers who are comfortable giving ice climbing a try and want to develop a solid foundation of skills. Learn how to select and use your gear, improve your climbing technique, and move efficiently and confidently on the ice. Our experienced instructors will help you develop the skills and confidence to start tackling ice climbs on your own.

Prerequisites: None
Climbing For Youth @ Keystone Canyon February 21, 2027 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - (3hrs) Cost: $115
Designed for those under 18 who are new to the sport of ice climbing. Learn everything you need to know to get out on the ice and climb! From sizing gear to proper climbing technique, our expert instructors will ensure you know the basics to begin enjoying this amazing sport!

Prerequisites: None
Intro to Lead Climbing @ Keystone Canyon February 21, 2027 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - (3hrs) Cost: $115
This class is designed to introduce ice climbers to the gear and techniques associated with lead climbing on ice. Students will learn proper use of gear and equipment and will be shown different techniques and when to use them. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE LEADING– All students will be on a top rope clipping a trail rope to the protection.

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of gear and ice climbing techniques
Beginner Climbing @ Keystone Canyon February 21, 2027 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - (3hrs) Cost: $115
Ready to build on your first experiences with ice climbing? This clinic is designed for newer climbers who are comfortable giving ice climbing a try and want to develop a solid foundation of skills. Learn how to select and use your gear, improve your climbing technique, and move efficiently and confidently on the ice. Our experienced instructors will help you develop the skills and confidence to start tackling ice climbs on your own.

Prerequisites: None
Women's Intermediate Climbing @ Keystone Canyon February 21, 2027 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - (3hrs) Cost: $115
Know the basics already and can’t wait to learn more? Then this clinic is for you! This intermediate course will focus on improving footwork, developing efficient tool placements/rests, and creating ease in both your style and your experience of the route. The goal of the course will be to develop the tools necessary to conserve energy for longer and harder pitches of ice.

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of gear and ice climbing techniques