Mountain Skills Academy - MSA Ice Climbing Experience

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Duration: Location:	1 day ice experience Canmore or Banff National Park
Guide/client ratio:	1:4
Fitness:	introductory
Ability:	Introductory
Prerequisites:	none
Ages:	10 & up
Included equipment:	Boots, Helmet, Harness, Ice Axe, Crampons
Course Cost:	$120.00+GST per person based on 4 participants	You Choose The Date!
Transportation:	Provide your own or add transport at $20.00.

Course Description
A fun adventure for anyone- great for families! Experience ice climbing for 1 or more days at one of the many beautiful ice climbing locations around Banff and Canmore.

You choose the date

Prices (per person)

Group # Price

4           $120.00
3           $150.00
2           $225.00
1           $425.00

Itinerary
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8:30am Meet at Gear Up Rentals (click for map) in Canmore Sign Waivers. 8:00 pick-up at your location (hotel, home etc).

Included with the course

Boots, Helmet, Harness, Ice Axe, Crampons

Equipment List
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Helmet (included)
Harness (Included)
Boots (Included)
Ice Axes (included)
Crampons (included)
Spare gloves
Sunglass, food & water (thermos)
Warm top & bottom under layer
Fleece mid-layer
Gaiters

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Course Itinerary

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Day one 7:30 orientation meeting at Gear Up Sports top of page

8:00 If you requested pick up we will pick you up at your home, hotel, etc.
8:30 Meet at Gear Up Rentals in Canmore (click for map to Gear Up)
Sign Waivers, Safety discussion and Backpack/Equipment check.
9:00 We drive to an ice climbing location in Banff or Canmore
9:15 We walk to the ice, get geared up and your professionally certified guide will set up a top rope and belay you while you try ice climbing. Your guide will provide important technique feedback as well.
Climb until you feel satiated with an awesome ice experience.
We end the day there, or if you requested transport, we drive you back to your desired location in Canmore/Banff.

Course Logistics

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Accommodation
MSA does not provide accommodation for this course but we have bargained excellent deals for you- inquire.

Food
MSA does not provide food for this course. We recommend you bring a snack and drink.

Transportation
Provide you own or for $20.00 extra- we can provide pick up, drop off and to location transport in Banff and Canmore.

Equipment

We include all the ice climbing equipment you will need: Boots, Helmet, Harness, Ice Axe, Crampons
Clothing: Insure you have warm under layers, outdoor jacket and pants- ski wear is appropriate. Gloves, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
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Equipment List

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Clothing

Warm under layers and socks
Soft shell top and bottom
Hard shell top and bottom
Mid layer fleece top
Extra puffy jacket- down or synthetic outer coat
Warm hat
Balaklava or neck tube
1 set of gloves and 1 additional set of gloves/mitts
A pair of lighter gloves
Sunglasses, sunscreen

Equipment

At this level we recommend participants have their own equipment. If you do not we will supply it.

Helmet (included)
Harness (included)
Boots (included)
Ice Axes (included)
Crampons (include)

Food & Water

It is a good idea to bring a snack and something to drink.

Other

Toilet Paper
Lighter
Sanitizer
Personal items

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Fitness Explained

Good Fitness
In good general health- able to walk or ski for at least two hours at a slow pace (including breaks) in undulating terrain. Able to carry a light load (25lbs = 12 kilos).

Very Good Fitness
Exercise regularly (in gym, mountains, etc)- have fairly good cardio. Can walk or ski for several hours (including breaks) over several days in diverse mountain terrain at a moderate pace (including up hill and down hill). Able to carry a moderate load (35-45 lbs = 16- 20 kilos)

Peak Fitness
Follow a routine exercise schedule and may even be training for sports or expeditions. Excellent cardio and good stamina. Able to walk or ski all day at a moderate pace over several days in diverse mountain terrain including steeper uphill and downhill sections. Able to carry moderate loads of (35 to 55lbs = 25 kilos). You feel it would be reasonable for you to acclimatize on peaks.

Ability Explained

Introductory
Suitable for beginner level, no prior experience required.

Intermediate
You have previous experience and a good general knowledge of the sport.

Advanced
You have very good knowledge of the sport developed from regular practice.

Course Schedule & Pricing


Scheduled Course Date	Course Price	Remaining places	Register	Inquire
n/a		unlimited		Inquire

Private Course Option
We also offer our students the option of a private course. Join a group of friends together, let us know your group size and preferred dates. See chart below for private course prices.

*Bonus! The group organizer will save 10%. Single private course also available.


Private Date Option	Course Price	Register	Inquire
4 People	$120 + GST		Inquire
3 People	$150 + GST		Inquire
2 People	$225+ GST		Inquire
1 Person	$425 + GST		Inquire

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