Ouray Ice Festival Clinics

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2020 Ouray Ice Festival Clinics

How to Shop and Register for Clinics

All registrations must be done online on this website using the secure registration process. Simply shop which clinics you would like to buy, click the “Register” button, follow the prompts, submit your payment and you are registered. Registrations are non-refundable and subject to availability.

Use the tabs below to navigate and view the clinics and seminars that are offered on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the Ice Fest. Click “Register” where indicated and it will add that product to your cart. Go through each day and add the clinics or seminars you want to attend, then when you are done click on “View Cart” and go through the registration process. You will have the option to register multiple attendees when you register for the clinics.

Our system does not remove tickets or spots from inventory until you COMPLETE A PURCHASE. This means YOUR TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED BY SOMEONE ELSE WHILE THEY ARE IN YOUR CART. We recommend you PURCHASE TICKETS FOR ONE or TWO CLINICS AT A TIME to improve the chances that you get tickets to your first choice clinic before someone else purchases them while you shop.

OIP Member Discount Code

You will receive the discount code on clinics from the Ouray Ice Park Inc. Please contact them directly to receive the code. Use of this discount code is for you only! If you are registering multiple attendees for a specific clinic or seminar and want to receive the Ice Park Membership discount then each person you are registering must be an Ice Park Member! This is on the climber’s honor code, but will be validated before the start of your clinic!! Your membership greatly enhances the ability of the Ouray Ice Park Inc. to function and make new ice each season. Thank you for your support!!

Please contact the Clinic Manager at [email protected] with any questions

Type

Ice Climbing

Location

Ouray

Duration

4 Days

RATIO

2:1 to 8:2

Pricing
$79/per person

Difficulty

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FRI AM

Friday January 24th, 2020 – AM Half Day Clinics

Ouray Ice Park Members: $69 pp
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $79 pp
Check Out quickly to get your preferred clinics/seminars. Spots are not confirmed until payment has been completed.

Clinic #	Day	Time	Athlete		Registration
1	Fri	0900-1200	Kitty Calhoun	Intermediate Ice Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range.	Register (6)
2	Fri	0900-1200	Aaron Mulkey	Steep Ice Learn techniques to climb steeper ice climbs rated in the WI4+ – 5 range.	Register (6)
3	Fri	0900-1200	Alan Rousseau	Intermediate Ice Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range.	Register (3)
4	Fri	0900-1200	Rebecca Lewis	Novice Ice – Women’s Specific Best suited for ice climbers with some or limited previous experience looking to brush up on their technique.	Register (5)
5	Fri	0900-1200	Nikki Smith	Intro to Ice Learn to ice climb. Suitable for all ages and ability levels.	Register (6)
6	Fri	0900-1200	Dawn Glanc	Intermediate Ice Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range.	Register (6)
7	Fri	0900-1200	Vince Anderson	Steep Ice Techniques Learn techniques to climb steeper ice climbs rated in the WI4+ – 5 range.	Register (3)
8	Fri	0900-1200	Sam Elias	Moderate Mixed Learn mixed climbing techniques from a perennial Ouray Ice Fest competitor and professional athlete.	Register (6)
9	Fri	0900-1200	Graham Zimmerman	Intro to Ice Learn to ice climb. Suitable for all ages and ability levels.	Register (6)
10	Fri	0900-1200	Ryan Vachon	Intro to Ice Learn to ice climb. Suitable for all ages and ability levels.	Register (6)
11	Fri	0900-1200	Marcus Garcia	Novice Ice – Efficiency of Movement Best suited for ice climbers with some or limited previous experience looking to brush up on their technique. Specific focus on how to move efficiently on ice.	Register (6)
12	Fri	0900-1200	Andres Marin	Intro to Leading Ice Learn best practices for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes.	Register (5)
13	Fri	0900-1200	Ian Middleton	Novice Ice – Focus on Your Footwork Best suited for ice climbers with some or limited previous experience looking to brush up on their technique. Specific emphasis will be placed on developing proper crampon technique for ice climbing.	Register (4)
14	Fri	0900-1200	Tom Livingstone	Intro to Ice Learn to ice climb. Suitable for all ages and ability levels.	Register (6)
15	Fri	0900-1200	To Be Announced	Intro to Mixed Climbing Curious about the sport of mixed climbing? Learn essential techniques for transitioning from ice climbing to mixed climbing.	Register (4)
16	Fri	0900-1200	Dale Remsberg	Intermediate Ice – Footwork Fundamentals Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Specific emphasis is placed on developing proper footwork technique and habits.	Register (4)
17	Fri	0900-1200	Clint Cook	Advanced Ice Learn advanced ice techniques from the pros. Topics and range from climbing technique and leashless tool climbing, to footwork and balance on steep ice. Exact topics are left up to the athlete and group.	Register (4)
18	Fri	0900-1200	Liam Foster	Intro to Dry Tooling Curious about the sport of dry tooling? Learn essential techniques for transitioning from ice climbing to dry tooling climbing.	Register (6)

FRI PM

Friday January 24th, 2020 – PM Half Day Clinics

Ouray Ice Park Members: $69 pp
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $79 pp

Check Out quickly to get your preferred clinics/seminars. Spots are not confirmed until payment has been completed.

Clinic #	Day	Time	Athlete		Registration
19	Fri	1300-1600	Manoah Ainuu	Intermediate Ice Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range.	Register (6)
20	Fri	1300-1600	Kitty Calhoun	Intermediate Ice- Women’s Specific Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range.	Register (4)
21	Fri	1300-1600	Nathan Kutcher	Steep Ice Techniques Learn techniques to climb steeper ice climbs rated in the WI4+ – 5 range.	Register (3)
22	Fri	1300-1600	Nikki Smith	Novice Ice Best suited for ice climbers with some or limited previous experience looking to brush up on their technique.	Register (6)
23	Fri	1300-1600	Aaron Mulkey	Skills for the Ice Leader Learn essential skills for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes. Best suited for climber’s with previous ice leading experience.	Register (6)
24	Fri	1300-1600	Graham Zimmerman	Intermediate Ice Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range.	Register (6)
25	Fri	1300-1600	Carlos Buhler	Hard Ice Learn to climb hard, steep, forearm pumping ice with ease. Essential techniques for becoming a better ice climber.	Register (5)
26	Fri	1300-1600	Marcus Garcia	Moderate Mixed Learn mixed climbing techniques from a perennial Ouray Ice Fest competitor and professional athlete.	Register (5)
27	Fri	1300-1600	Jason Simons-Jones	Novice Ice Best suited for ice climbers with some or limited previous experience looking to brush up on their technique. Similar to Intro to Ice clinic.	Register (6)
28	Fri	1300-1600	To Be Announced	Intro to Ice Women’s Specific Learn to ice climb – Women’s specific. Suitable for all ages and ability levels.	Register (6)
29	Fri	1300-1600	Tom Livingstone	Intro to Ice Learn to ice climb. Suitable for all ages and ability levels.	Register (6)
30	Fri	1300-1600	Clint Cook	Novice Ice Best suited for ice climbers with some or limited previous experience looking to brush up on their technique. Similar to Intro to Ice clinic.	Register (6)
31	Fri	1300-1600	To Be Announced	Advanced Ice Learn advanced ice techniques from the pros. Topics and range from climbing technique and leashless tool climbing, to footwork and balance on steep ice. Exact topics are left up to the athlete and group.	Register (6)
32	Fri	1300-1600	David Allfrey	Intro to Mixed Climbing Curious about the sport of mixed climbing? Learn essential techniques for transitioning from ice climbing to mixed climbing.	Register (6)
33	Fri	1300-1600	Alan Rousseau	Ice Anchors Learn the fundamentals of ice anchors, top-rope anchor set ups, equalization, multi-point anchors and more from a professional athlete and IFMGA Guide.	Register (5)
34	Fri	1300-1600	Dave Furman	Intermediate Ice Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range.	Register (6)
35	Fri	1300-1600	Dawn Glanc	Belays & Transitions for Multi-Pitch Ice Increase your knowledge base, safety, efficiency, and speed on multi-pitch ice climbs by learning techniques from a professional athlete and AMGA Certified Guide.	Register (6)
36	Fri	1300-1600	Dale Remsberg	Learn to Lead Ice Learn best practices for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes.	Register (5)
37	Fri	1300-1600	Maureen Beck	Adaptive Ice Climbing Learn to ice climb with emphasis on learning styles for participants with disabilities.	Register (6)
38	Fri	1300-1600	Ian Middleton	Intermediate Ice- Focus on Your Footwork Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range. Specific emphasis will be placed on developing proper crampon technique for ice climbing.	Register (5)

SAT AM

Saturday January 25th, 2020 – AM Half Day Clinics

Ouray Ice Park Members: $69 pp
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $79 pp

Check Out quickly to get your preferred clinics/seminars. Spots are not confirmed until payment has been completed.

Clinic #	Day	Time	Athlete		Registration
39	Sat.	0900-1200	To Be Announced	Intermediate Ice Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range.	Register (6)
40	Sat.	0900-1200	Janette Heung	Using your Hips for Max Balance and Security on Ice Expand your awareness of body positioning while climbing ice and learn to orient your hips and lower body to climb progressively more difficult ice.	Register (6)
41	Sat.	0900-1200	Angela Hawse	Intermediate Ice-Focus on Your Footwork- Women’s Specific Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range. Learn to use your footwork and crampon technique on ice to maximize your ability to more confidently ice climb.	Register (6)
42	Sat.	0900-1200	Marcus Garcia	Intermediate Ice Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range.	Register (6)
43	Sat.	0900-1200	Will Gadd	Advanced Ice Learn advanced ice techniques from the pros. Topics and range from climbing technique and leashless tool climbing, to footwork and balance on steep ice. Exact topics are left up to the athlete and group.	Register (4)
44	Sat.	0900-1200	Allison Roskelley	Novice Ice Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range.	Register (2)
45	Sat.	0900-1200	Karsten Delap	Steep Ice Techniques Learn techniques to climb steeper ice climbs rated in the WI4+ – 5 range.	Register (6)
46	Sat.	0900-1200	Dave Furman	Learn to Lead Ice Learn best practices for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes.	Register (5)
47	Sat.	0900-1200	Sheldon Kerr	Novice Ice- Women’s Specific Best suited for ice climbers with some or limited previous experience looking to brush up on their technique.	Register (5)
48	Sat.	0900-1200	Alan Rousseau	Moderate Mixed Learn mixed climbing techniques from a perennial Ouray Ice Fest competitor and professional athlete.	Register (4)
49	Sat.	0900-1200	Graham Zimmer man	Learn to Lead Ice Learn best practices for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes.	Register (6)
50	Sat.	0900-1200	Eli Helmuth	Skills for the Ice Leader Learn essential skills for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes. Best suited for climber’s with previous ice leading experience.	Register (6)
51	Sat.	0900-1200	Chad Jukes	Novice Ice Best suited for ice climbers with some or limited previous experience looking to brush up on their technique.	Register (3)
52	Sat.	0900-1200	Kitty Calhoun	Ice Screw Placements & Anchors Learn the fundamentals of ice screw placements and ice anchors from a professional athlete and guide.	Register (4)
53	Sat.	0900-1200	Heidi Wirtz	Belays & Transitions for Multi-Pitch Ice Increase your knowledge base, safety, efficiency, and speed on multi-pitch ice climbs by learning techniques from a professional athlete and Guide.	Register (6)

SAT PM

Saturday January 25th, 2020 – PM Half Day Clinics

Ouray Ice Park Members: $69 pp
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $79 pp

Check Out quickly to get your preferred clinics/seminars. Spots are not confirmed until payment has been completed.

Clinic #	Day	Time	Athlete		Registration
54	Sat	1300-1600	Manoah Ainuu	Steep Ice Techniques Learn techniques to climb steeper ice climbs rated in the WI4+ – 5 range.	Register (6)
55	Sat	1300-1600	Marcus Garcia	Intermediate Ice Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range.	Register (6)
56	Sat	1300-1600	Dawn Glanc	Intermediate Ice- Balance & Efficiency Learn the best body positioning and movement techniques on ice to maximize your ability to climb progressively more difficult routes without flaming out your forearms.	Register (5)
57	Sat	1300-1600	Ari Novak	Intro to Ice- Focus on Your Footwork Best suited for ice climbers with some or limited previous experience looking to brush up on their technique. Specific emphasis will be placed on developing proper crampon technique for ice climbing.	Register (6)
58	Sat	1300-1600	To Be Announced	Intermediate Ice Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range.	Register (6)
59	Sat	1300-1600	Alan Rousseau	Advanced Ice Learn advanced ice techniques from the pros. Topics and range from climbing technique and leashless tool climbing, to footwork and balance on steep ice. Exact topics are left up to the athlete and group.	Register (6)
60	Sat	1300-1600	Karsten Delap	Leading Steep Ice Want to learn techniques to be calm and cool under pressure while leading ice routes rated WI 4 – 5? This is the clinic for you!	Register (6)
61	Sat	1300-1600	Will Gadd	Moderate Mixed Learn mixed climbing techniques from professional athlete.	Register (2)
62	Sat	1300-1600	Carlos Buhler	Learn to Lead Ice Learn best practices for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes.	Register (5)
63	Sat	1300-1600	Graham Zimmerman	Advanced Ice Learn advanced ice techniques from the pros. Topics and range from climbing technique and leashless tool climbing, to footwork and balance on steep ice. Exact topics are left up to the athlete and group.	Register (6)
64	Sat	1300-1600	Wade Spiner	Novice Ice Best suited for ice climbers with some or limited previous experience looking to brush up on their technique.	Register (5)
65	Sat	1300-1600	Eli Helmuth	Intermediate Ice- Leashless Climbing Techniques Learn how to confidently and safely climb ice routes without the use of leashes on your ice tools. From body position and switching tools, to conserving energy.	Register (6)
66	Sat	1300-1600	Angela Hawse	Belays & Transitions for Multi-Pitch Ice Increase your knowledge base, safety, efficiency, and speed on multi-pitch ice climbs by learning techniques from a professional athlete and Guide.	Register (4)
67	Sat	1300-1600	Chad Jukes	Adaptive Ice Climbing Ice climbing for people with disabilities and all climbers that want to learn to adaptively climb ice.	Register (6)
68	Sat	1300-1600	Dale Remsberg	Intermediate Ice Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range.	Register (6)

SUN AM

Sunday January 26th, 2020 – AM Half Day Clinics

Ouray Ice Park Members: $69 pp
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $79 pp

Check Out quickly to get your preferred clinics/seminars. Spots are not confirmed until payment has been completed.

Clinic #	Day	Time	Athlete		Registration
69	Sun	0900-1200	Emily Harrington	Intermediate Ice Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range.	Register (4)
70	Sun	0900-1200	Wade Spiner	Intermediate Ice- Moving with Efficiency Learn the best body positioning and movement techniques on ice to maximize your ability to climb progressively more difficult routes without flaming out your forearms.	Register (6)
71	Sun	0900-1200	Ryan Vachon	Steep Ice Techniques Learn techniques to climb steeper ice climbs rated in the WI4+ – 5 range.	Register (6)
72	Sun	0900-1200	Andres Marin	Novice Ice Best suited for ice climbers with some or limited previous experience looking to brush up on their technique.	Register (6)
73	Sun	0900-1200	Chad Jukes	Intro to Ice Climbing Learn to ice climb. Suitable for all ages and ability levels.	Register (6)
74	Sun	0900-1200	Carlos Buhler	Intermediate Ice Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range.	Register (6)
75	Sun	0900-1200	Dale Remsberg	Belays & Transitions for Multi-Pitch Ice Increase your knowledge base, safety, efficiency, and speed on multi-pitch ice climbs by learning techniques from a professional athlete and IFMGA Guide.	Register (6)
76	Sun	0900-1200	Ian Middleton	Learn to Lead Ice Learn best practices for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes..	Register (4)
77	Sun	0900-1200	Karsten Delap	Rescue Clinic: The Second Rescuing the second. For the intermediate to advanced climber who wants to be able to assist an injured second by raising, defeating a plaquette to lower or even counterbalance rappel them to the ground.	Register (6)
78	Sun	0900-1200	Marcus Garcia	Intermediate Mixed Climbing Intermediate mixed climbing clinic. Learn the ins and outs of becoming a better mixed climbing from a professional athlete.	Register (6)
79	Sun	0900-1200	Will Gadd	Advanced Ice Learn advanced ice techniques from the pros. Topics and range from climbing technique and leashless tool climbing, to footwork and balance on steep ice. Exact topics are left up to the athlete and group.	Register (3)
80	Sun	0900-1200	Rebecca Lewis	Intro to Ice Climbing- Women’s Specifc Learn to ice climb. Suitable for all ages and ability levels.	Register (5)
81	Sun	0900-1200	Vince Anderson	Intermediate Ice- Leashless Tool Techniques Learn how to confidently and safely climb ice routes without the use of leashes on your ice tools. From body position and switching tools, to conserving energy.	Register (6)
82	Sun	0900-1200	Nathan Kutcher	Intro to Mixed Climbing Curious about the sport of mixed climbing? Learn essential techniques for transitioning from ice climbing to mixed climbing.	Register (6)
83	Sun	0900-1200	Shingo Ohkawa	Intermediate Ice- Focus on Your Footwork Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Specific emphasis is placed on developing proper footwork technique and habits.	Register (4)
84	Sun	0900-1200	Heidi Wirtz	Steep Ice Techniques Learn techniques to climb steeper ice climbs rated in the WI4+ – 5 range.	Register (6)
85	Sun	0900-1200	Clint Cook	Skills for the Ice Leader Learn essential skills for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes. Best suited for climber’s with previous ice leading experience.	Register (6)
86	Sun	0900-1200	Aaron Mulkey	Intro to Intermediate Mixed Climbing Curious about the sport of mixed climbing? Learn essential techniques for transitioning from ice climbing to mixed climbing.	Register (6)
87	Sun	0900-1200	Ari Novak	Novice Ice Best suited for ice climbers with some or limited previous experience looking to brush up on their technique.	Register (6)
88	Sun	0900-1200	Dawn Glanc	Learn to Lead Ice Learn essential skills for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes.	Register (6)

FRI/SAT Seminars

Friday January 24th, 2020 – Full Day Seminars

Ouray Ice Park Members: $139 pp
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $149 pp
Backcountry Seminars: $229 pp

Check Out quickly to get your preferred clinics/seminars. Spots are not confirmed until payment has been completed.

Seminar #	Day	Time	Athlete		Registration
A	Fri	0930-1500	Tyler Kempney	Intermediate Ice Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range.	Register (6)
B	Fri	0930-1500	Alli Rosskelley	Novice Ice Best suited for ice climbers with some or limited previous experience looking to brush up on their technique.	Register (8)
C	Fri	0930-1500	Angela Hawse	Intermediate Ice Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range.	Register (8)
D	Fri	0930-1500	To Be Announced	Learn to Lead Ice Learn best practices for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes.	Register (8)
E	Fri	0930-1500	Heidi Wirtz	Learn to Lead Ice- Women’s Specific Learn best practices for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes.	Register (7)
F	Fri	0800-1500	Karsten Delap	Backcountry Ice Climbing – Intermediate Learn the fundamentals of backcountry ice climbing from a professional athlete and AMGA Certified Guide(s). An excellent opportunity to experience what the Ouray/Silverton area has to offer for backcountry ice routes.	Register (3)
G	Fri	0800-1500	Elias Martos	Backcountry Ice Climbing – Intro to Novice Learn the fundamentals of backcountry ice climbing from a professional athlete. An excellent opportunity to experience what the Ouray area has to offer for backcountry ice routes.	Register (6)
H	Fri	0930-1500	Chris Snobeck	Mixed Mastery Take your mixed climbing to the next level. This unique clinic is best attended by those with some previous experience or exposure to mixed climbing. *This seminar is offered at a lower ratio – 6 participants and 2 instructors. This offers additional terrain flexibility and instruction time for participants.	Register (6)
I	Fri	0930-1500	Wade Spiner	Intro to Ice Climbing Learn to ice climb. Suitable for all ages and ability levels.	Register (8)

Saturday January 25th, 2020 – Full Day Seminars

Ouray Ice Park Members: $139 pp
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $149 pp
Backcountry Seminars” $229 pp

Seminar #	Day	Time	Athlete		Registration
J	Sat	0930-1500	Maureen Beck	Intro to Ice Climbing Learn to ice climb. Suitable for all ages and ability levels.	Register (6)
K	Sat	0930-1500	Nikki Smith	Novice Ice Best suited for ice climbers with some or limited previous experience looking to brush up on their technique.	Register (5)
L	Sat	0930-1500	Jayson Simons Jones	Intermediate Ice Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range.	Register (7)
M	Sat	0930-1500	Sheldon Kerr	Learn to Lead Ice Learn “best practices” for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes.	Register (7)
N	Sat	0800-1500	Elias de Andres Martos	Backcountry Ice Climbing – Intro to Intermediate Learn the fundamentals of backcountry ice climbing from a professional athlete. An excellent opportunity to experience what the Ouray area has to offer for backcountry ice routes.	Register (6)
O	Sat	0800-1500	Ian Middleton	Backcountry Ice Climbing- Intermediate + Learn the fundamentals of backcountry ice climbing from a professional athlete and IFMGA Mountain Guide. An excellent opportunity to experience what the Ouray area has to offer for backcountry ice routes.	Register (3)
P	Sat	0930-1500	Shingo Ohkawa	Intermediate Ice Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range.	Register (6)
Q	Sat & Sun	0930-1500	Kristin Arnold	Fast n’ Light Alpinism The Light & Fast Alpinism clinics are designed to go deep into the skills, strategies and tactics that help us distill the big mountains down to something we can climb faster and safer, ultimately allowing us to set our sights ever higher. This is a 2 day program that will continue on Sunday January 27.	Register (6)

WED/THUR Seminars

Wednesday January 22, 2020 – Full Day Seminars

Ouray Ice Park Members – $189 pp Ice Park; $309 pp Ouray/Silverton Backcountry; $339 pp Telluride Backcountry
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members – $199 pp Ice Park; $319 pp Ouray/Silverton Backcountry; $349 Telluride Backcountry

Check Out quickly to get your preferred clinics/seminars. Spots are not confirmed until payment has been completed.

Seminar #	Day	Time	Athlete		Registration
W1	Wed	0730-1530	Jayson Simons-Jones	Guided Ascent: Skylight Area Climb classics such as Choppo’s Chimney, The Skylight, and Slip Slidin’ Away and receive instruction in climbing backcountry ice with an IFMGA Mountain Guide. Location: Ouray, CO. Client to Guide Ratio: 3:1	Register (6)
W2	Wed	0700-1530	Elias Martos	Guided Ascent: Stairway to Heaven Climb one of Colorado’s iconic ice routes with one of our most requested guides! 5 pitches of ice climbing up to WI 4 in difficulty. Location: Eureka Canyon, Silverton, CO. Client to Guide Ratio: 2:1	Register (2)
W3	Wed	0700-1530	Chad Peele	Guided Ascent: Whorehouse Ice Hose Climb one of Colorado’s iconic ice routes with an AMGA Certified Guide. 3 -4 pitches up to WI 4 in difficulty. Location: Eureka Canyon, Silverton, CO. Client to Guide Ratio: 2:1	Register (4)
W4	Wed	0700-1530	Patrick Ormond	Guided Ascent: Ames Ice Hose Climb the mega classic Ice Hose in Telluride with an IFMGA Mountain Guide. 3 pitches up to WI 5 in difficulty. Location: Telluride, CO. Client to Guide Ratio: 2:1	Register (2)
W5	Wed	0700-1530	Clint Cook	Skylight Area Mixed Climbing Clinic The Skylight area on Camp Bird Road is host to a number of excellent new dry tool and mixed climbing routes. Learn from local IFMGA Mountain Guide Clint Cook . Location: Telluride, CO. Client to Guide Ratio: 3:1	Register (6)
W6	Wed	0700-1530	Andrew Plagens	Guided Ascent: Horsetail Falls Climb one of Ouray’s classic ice routes with an AMGA Certified Guide. 4 pitches up to WI 4- in difficulty. Location: Ouray, CO. Client to Guide Ratio: 2:1	Register (2)
W7	Wed	0730-1530	Kristin Arnold	Introduction to Ice Climbing Want to learn to Ice Climb with good style and technique? Kristin Arnold will give you the tools necessary to climb efficiently and have fun while doing it! Location: Ouray Ice Park	Register (8)
W8	Wed	0730-1530	Sheldon Kerr	Intermediate Ice Climbing Want to learn to Ice Climb with good style and technique? Sheldon will give you the tools necessary to climb efficiently and have fun while doing it. Location: Ouray Ice Park.	Register (8)

Thursday January 23, 2020 – Full Day Seminars

Ouray Ice Park Members – $189 pp Ice Park; $309 pp Backcountry
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members – $199 pp Ice Park; $319 pp Backcountry

Seminar #	Day	Time	Athlete		Registration
T1	Thr	0730-1530	Micah Lewkowitz	Guided Ascent: Skylight Area Climb classics such as Choppo’s Chimney, The Skylight, and Slip Slidin’ Away and receive instruction in climbing backcountry ice with an IFMGA Mountain Guide at a 3:1 ratio.	Register (6)
T2	Thr	0730-1530	Sheldon Kerr	Novice Ice Climbing Designed to bridge between the Intro and Intermediate difficulty levels, the Novice Ice Climbing Seminar is perfect for those with some previous experience but would like to refresh their skills before heading on to a more advanced program. Location: Ouray Ice Park.	Register (7)
T3	Thr	0730-1530	Patrick Ormond	Perfecting Ice Movement Skills Unique and cutting edge instruction from SJMG Guide and local hardman ice climbing guru and IFMGA Guide Patrick Ormond. Location: Ouray Ice Park.	Register (7)
T4	Thr	0730-1530	Chad Peele	Introduction to Ice Climbing Want to learn to Ice Climb with good style and technique? AMGA Certified Alpine & Rock Guide Chad Peele will give you the tools necessary to climb efficiently and have fun while doing it. Location: Ouray Ice Park.	Register (4)
T5	Thr	0730-1530	Dawn Glanc	Intro to Mixed Climbing Learn fundamentals of mixed climbing from a certified guide and professional athlete. Location: Ouray Ice Park	Register (7)
T6	Thr	0730-1530	Clint Cook	Learn to Lead Ice Learn best practices for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes. Learn from an IFMGA Guide and one of Ouray’s most experienced mountain guides. Location: Ouray Ice Park.	Register (8)
T7	Thr	0730-1530	Elias Martos	Multi-Pitch Application A unique new seminar focused on helping you to gain skills for multi-pitch ice routes. Topics include anchors, belays, leading strategies, descent methods and more.	Register (6)
T8	Thr	0730-1530	Andrew Plagens	Intermediate Ice Climbing Want to learn to Ice Climb with good style and technique? Andrew will give you the tools necessary to climb efficiently and have fun while doing it. Location: Ouray Ice Park.	Register (8)

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Important Information

If you are a Ouray Ice Park Individual Member for the 2018/2019 Season, you will receive $10 off each clinic or seminar. There will be an opportunity to enter a coupon code during the check out process. Ice Park Members are emailed this coupon code. Please contact the Ouray Ice Park if you have not received your coupon code.

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You will register and pay online, then receive a confirmation via email shortly afterwards. This means you registered for the clinics listed in that email. If you need to make changes to your registration, please contact us at [email protected] and provide your order confirmation number.

In your confirmation email there will be a prompt to fill out our Acknowledgement of Risks and Liability Waiver Online. This must be done prior to the start of the Ouray Ice Festival or your space in the clinics will not be confirmed!!

There will be an additional Final Clinic Information email sent out to all clinic participants one week prior to the start of the Ice Fest on January 18, 2019.

Please note that there are NO REFUNDS for Ouray Ice Festival Clinics. If you need to cancel your clinic registration, please notify us by email. If we are able to fill your spot, a voucher towards a future trip with SJMG (less a 20% re-booking fee) will be issued.

Clinic & Seminar Descriptions

Clinics are 2.5 hours long. There will be between 6-8 participants in each climbing clinic. Up to 10 in non-climbing clinics. These will be instructed by one Sponsor Athlete per clinic.

Seminars are 5.5 hours long. There will be 8 participants in each seminar. Seminars will be instructed by one Sponsor Athlete, there will also be a SJMG Guide assigned to each Seminar.

Half Day Clinics are $79, Full Day Seminars are $149. Backcountry Full Day Seminars are $229. Ouray Ice Park Members will receive $10 off each clinic or seminar they register for.

Clinics will be held in the Schoolroom, Trestle, Kids Wall, Popsicle, Fingers, and Scottish Gullies areas. Seminars will be in South Park and the New Funteer areas. All of these areas will be closed to the public and competitors all day Friday and Saturday, and until 12pm on Sunday.

At The Ice Fest

Make sure you have all your gear together at least 15 minutes before the start of your clinic. To get a Festival gear card to demo gear from sponsors, go to the Festival Information Booth with your Driver’s License and Credit Card. Once you have your Gear Card, go to the different Sponsors to demo all of the required gear. We recommend you bring your own gear as well if you have it, especially harness and helmet.

Once you have all your gear together, go to the appropriate clinic sponsor tent. i.e. if you registered for Clinic #3 Intermediate Ice. La Sportiva. Dale Remsberg. FRI 0900 – Go To the La Sportiva tent at 0845 with your gear, ready to sign a release form and head out.

REQUIRED PARTICIPANT EQUIPMENT LIST (for climbing, anchor, and other on-rope clinics)

UIAA Certified Climbing Helmet
UIAA Certified Climbing Harness
2 Ice Tools
Crampons
Ice Climbing Boots
Belay Device and locking Carabiner

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Friday January 24th, 2020 – AM Half Day Clinics

Ouray Ice Park Members: $69 pp Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $79 pp Check Out quickly to get your preferred clinics/seminars. Spots are not confirmed until payment has been completed.

Friday January 24th, 2020 – PM Half Day Clinics

Ouray Ice Park Members: $69 pp Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $79 pp

Check Out quickly to get your preferred clinics/seminars. Spots are not confirmed until payment has been completed.

Saturday January 25th, 2020 – AM Half Day Clinics

Ouray Ice Park Members: $69 pp Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $79 pp

Check Out quickly to get your preferred clinics/seminars. Spots are not confirmed until payment has been completed.

Saturday January 25th, 2020 – PM Half Day Clinics

Ouray Ice Park Members: $69 pp Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $79 pp

Check Out quickly to get your preferred clinics/seminars. Spots are not confirmed until payment has been completed.

Sunday January 26th, 2020 – AM Half Day Clinics

Ouray Ice Park Members: $69 pp Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $79 pp

Check Out quickly to get your preferred clinics/seminars. Spots are not confirmed until payment has been completed.

Friday January 24th, 2020 – Full Day Seminars

Ouray Ice Park Members: $139 pp Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $149 pp Backcountry Seminars: $229 pp

Check Out quickly to get your preferred clinics/seminars. Spots are not confirmed until payment has been completed.

Saturday January 25th, 2020 – Full Day Seminars

Ouray Ice Park Members: $139 pp Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $149 pp Backcountry Seminars” $229 pp

Wednesday January 22, 2020 – Full Day Seminars

Ouray Ice Park Members – $189 pp Ice Park; $309 pp Ouray/Silverton Backcountry; $339 pp Telluride Backcountry Non-Ouray Ice Park Members – $199 pp Ice Park; $319 pp Ouray/Silverton Backcountry; $349 Telluride Backcountry

Check Out quickly to get your preferred clinics/seminars. Spots are not confirmed until payment has been completed.

Thursday January 23, 2020 – Full Day Seminars

Ouray Ice Park Members – $189 pp Ice Park; $309 pp Backcountry Non-Ouray Ice Park Members – $199 pp Ice Park; $319 pp Backcountry

Important Information

Clinic & Seminar Descriptions

At The Ice Fest

Book This Trip!

Online Registration

Or, call 800.642.5389 to register

Ouray Ice Park Members: $69 pp
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $79 pp
Check Out quickly to get your preferred clinics/seminars. Spots are not confirmed until payment has been completed.

Ouray Ice Park Members: $69 pp
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $79 pp

Ouray Ice Park Members: $69 pp
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $79 pp

Ouray Ice Park Members: $69 pp
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $79 pp

Ouray Ice Park Members: $69 pp
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $79 pp

Ouray Ice Park Members: $139 pp
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $149 pp
Backcountry Seminars: $229 pp

Ouray Ice Park Members: $139 pp
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $149 pp
Backcountry Seminars” $229 pp

Ouray Ice Park Members – $189 pp Ice Park; $309 pp Ouray/Silverton Backcountry; $339 pp Telluride Backcountry
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members – $199 pp Ice Park; $319 pp Ouray/Silverton Backcountry; $349 Telluride Backcountry

Ouray Ice Park Members – $189 pp Ice Park; $309 pp Backcountry
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members – $199 pp Ice Park; $319 pp Backcountry