2019 Ouray Ice Festival Clinics
San Juan Mountain Guides is the Official Concessionaire of the Ouray Ice Park, and each year in collaboration with the Ouray Ice Park Inc., organizes over 80 unique, informative, cutting-edge ice and mixed climbing clinics and seminars. Each clinic/seminar is taught by a mixture of professional athletes and guides – each of whom represent the very best in knowledge and instruction about the clinics we have scheduled them to teach. The clinics are provided and sponsored by vendors such as Black Diamond, Outdoor Research, La Sportiva, The North Face, Patagonia, Mammut, Scarpa, Gore-Tex, and many many more.
Ice Fest Clinic Information
The 2019 Ouray Ice Festival Clinics will be held January 24, 25, 26, & 27, 2019.
Clinic Schedules are available by navigating the tabs on this page, i.e. the “Fri. AM” tab corresponds to all the clinics that are available for registration on that day – Friday Morning, and so on and so forth for Saturday and Sunday. Check back often as there may be changes, updates, or additions to the clinic/seminar program.
Online Clinic Registration will begin at 0800 MST on Thursday November 29, 2018.
Clinic pricing this year is $79 for Non-Ice Park Members and $69 for Ice Park Members. Seminar pricing is $149 for Non-Ice Park Members and $139 for Ice Park Members (Click here to become a member of the Ouray Ice Park). $20 of your clinic registration fee will be donated to the Ouray Ice Park Inc. and will directly support ice park operations and initiatives – helping to make your experience at the Ouray Ice Park better than ever before!
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 “Book This Clinic” button, follow the prompts, submit your payment and you are registered. Registrations are non-refundable and subject to availability. Once a clinic or seminar fills with the max number of participants it will be sold out but you will have the option to add yourself to the wait list.
Use the tabs below to navigate and view the clinics and seminars that are offered on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the Ice Fest. There is a two week “window shopping” period before the clinic sales go live. Click “Book this Clinic” 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.
Please contact the Clinic Manager at [email protected] with any questions.
Ice Climbing
Ouray
4 Days
2:1 to 8:2
Friday January 25, 2019 – AM Half Day Clinics
Ouray Ice Park Members: $69 pp
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $79 pp
| Clinic # | Day | Time | Sponsor | Athlete |  |
Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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Fri
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0900-1130
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Kitty Calhoun
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Intermediate Ice
Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range. |
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2
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Fri
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0900-1130
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 |
Aaron Mulkey
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Steep Ice
Learn techniques to climb steeper ice climbs rated in the WI4+ – 5 range. |
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3
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Fri
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0900-1130
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Alan Rousseau
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Intermediate Ice
Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range. |
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4
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Fri
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0900-1130
|
 |
Rebecca Lewis
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Novice Ice – Women’s Specific
Best suited for ice climbers with some or limited previous experience looking to brush up on their technique. Similar to Intro to Ice clinic. |
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5
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Fri
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0900-1130
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Shingo Ohkawa
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Intro to Ice
Learn to ice climb. Suitable for all ages and ability levels. |
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6
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Fri
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0900-1130
|
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Noah Howell
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Intermediate Ice
Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range. |
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7
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Fri
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0900-1130
|
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Vince Anderson
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Steep Ice Techniques
Learn techniques to climb steeper ice climbs rated in the WI4+ – 5 range. |
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8
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Fri
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0900-1130
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Andres Marin
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Moderate Mixed
Learn mixed climbing techniques from a perennial Ouray Ice Fest competitor and professional athlete. |
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9
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Fri
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0900-1130
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Anna Pfaff
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Intro to Ice
Learn to ice climb. Suitable for all ages and ability levels. |
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10
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Fri
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0900-1130
|
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Paul McSorley
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Intro to Ice
Learn to ice climb. Suitable for all ages and ability levels. |
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11
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Fri
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0900-1130
|
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Marcus Garcia
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Novice Ice – Efficiency of Movement
Learn to ice climb. Suitable for all ages and ability levels. Specific focus on how to move efficiently on ice. |
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12
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Fri
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0900-1130
|
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David Allfrey
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Intro to Leading Ice
Learn “best practices” for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes.
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13
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Fri
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0900-1130
|
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Dawn Glanc
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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. |
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14
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Fri
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0900-1130
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Jayson Simons-Jones
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Intro to Ice
Learn to ice climb. Suitable for all ages and ability levels. |
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15
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Fri
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0900-1130
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Sarah Hueniken
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Intro to Mixed Climbing
Curious about the sport of mixed climbing? Learn essential techniques for transitioning from ice climbing to mixed climbing. |
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16
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Fri
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0900-1130
|
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Dale Remsberg
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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. |
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17
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Fri
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0900-1130
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Will Gadd
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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. |
Friday January 25, 2019 – PM Half Day Clinics
Ouray Ice Park Members: $69 pp
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $79 pp
| Clinic # | Day | Time | Sponsor | Athlete | |
Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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18
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Fri
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1230-1500
|
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Marcus Garcia
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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. |
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19
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Fri
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1230-1500
|
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Kitty Calhoun
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Women’s Specific – Focus on Your Footwork
Learn to use your footwork and crampon technique on ice to maximize your ability to more confidently ice climb. |
Register Now |
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20
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Fri
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1230-1500
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Nathan Kutcher
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Steep Ice Techniques
Learn techniques to climb steeper ice climbs rated in the WI4+ – 5 range. |
Register Now |
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21
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Fri
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1230-1500
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Shingo Ohkawa
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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 Now |
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22
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Fri
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1230-1500
|
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Aaron Mulkey
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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 Now |
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23
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Fri
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1230-1500
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Patrick Ormond
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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 Now |
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24
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Fri
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1230-1500
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Robert Jasper
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Hard Ice
Learn to climb hard, steep, forearm pumping ice with ease. Essential techniques for becoming a better ice climber. |
Register Now |
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25
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Fri
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1230-1500
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Andres Marin
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Moderate Mixed
Learn mixed climbing techniques from a perennial Ouray Ice Fest competitor and professional athlete. |
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26
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Fri
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1230-1500
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Jason Simons-Jones
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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. |
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27
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Fri
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1230-1500
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Margo Talbot
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Intro to Ice for Women
Learn to ice climb – Women’s specific. Suitable for all ages and ability levels. |
Register Now |
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28
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Fri
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1230-1500
|
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Mark Smiley |
Intro to Ice
Learn to ice climb. Suitable for all ages and ability levels. |
Register Now |
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29
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Fri
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1230-1500
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Will Gadd
|
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. |
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30
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Fri
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1230-1500
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Graham Zimmer
man |
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. |
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31
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Fri
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1230-1500
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Anna Pfaff |
Intro to Mixed Climbing
Curious about the sport of mixed climbing? Learn essential techniques for transitioning from ice climbing to mixed climbing.
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32
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Fri
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1230-1500
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Alan Rousseau
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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. |
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33
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Fri
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1230-1500
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Vince Anderson | Intermediate Ice Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range. |
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| 34 | Fri | 1230-1500 |  |
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. |
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| 35 | Fri | 1230-1500 |  |
Dale Remsberg | Intro to Ice Leading Learn “best practices” for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes. |
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| 36 | Fri | 1230-1500 | |
Chad Jukes | Adaptive Ice Climbing – Paradox Sports New for 2016. Paradox Sports and Marmot have teamed up to offer ice climbing for people with disabilities. |
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| 37 | Fri | 1230-1500 | |
Sarah Hueniken | Intermediate to Advanced Techniques – Women’s Specific Learn advanced techniques on how to climb steep terrain from Grade 3 up to Grade 5 and how to move more efficiently and confidently on moderate ice. |
Saturday January 26, 2019 – AM Half Day Clinics
Ouray Ice Park Members: $69 pp
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $79 pp
| Clinic # | Day | Time | Sponsor | Athlete | |
Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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38
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Sat.
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0900-1130
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Dawn Glanc
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Intermediate Ice
Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range. |
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39
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Sat.
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0900-1130
|
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Janette
Heung
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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 Now |
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40
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Sat.
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0900-1130
|
 |
Angela Hawse
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Women’s Specific – Focus on Your Footwork
Learn to use your footwork and crampon technique on ice to maximize your ability to more confidently ice climb. |
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41
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Sat.
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0900-1130
|
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Marcus Garcia
|
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 Now |
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42
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Sat.
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0900-1130
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Clint Cook
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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 Now |
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43
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Sat.
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0900-1130
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Jess Roskelley |
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 Now |
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44
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Sat.
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0900-1130
|
 |
Dale Remsberg
|
Steep Ice Techniques
Learn techniques to climb steeper ice climbs rated in the WI4+ – 5 range. |
Register Now |
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45
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Sat.
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0900-1130
|
 |
David Allfrey
|
Intro to Ice Leading
Learn “best practices” for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes. |
Register Now |
|
46
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Sat.
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0900-1130
|
 |
Chantal Astorga
|
Novice Ice – Women’s Specific
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 Now |
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47
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Sat.
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0900-1130
|
 |
Alan Rousseau
|
Moderate Mixed
Learn mixed climbing techniques from a perennial Ouray Ice Fest competitor and professional athlete. |
|
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48
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Sat.
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0900-1130
|
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Graham Zimmer
man |
Intro to Ice Leading
Learn “best practices” for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes. |
Register Now |
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49
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Sat.
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0900-1130
|
 |
Elias Martos
|
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 Now |
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50
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Sat.
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0900-1130
|
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Chad Jukes
|
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 Now |
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51
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Sat.
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0900-1030
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Kitty Calhoun
|
Ice Screw Placements & Anchors
Learn the fundamentals of ice screw placments and ice anchors from a professional athlete and guide. |
Register Now |
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52
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Sat.
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0900-1130
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Doug Shepherd
|
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. |
Saturday January 26, 2019 – PM Half Day Clinics
Ouray Ice Park Members: $69 pp
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $79 pp
| Clinic # | Day | Time | Sponsor | Athlete | |
Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
53
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Sat.
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1230-1500
|
|
Anna Pfaff
|
Steep Ice Techniques
Learn techniques to climb steeper ice climbs rated in the WI4+ – 5 range.
|
|
|
54
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Sat.
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1230-1500
|
 |
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 Now |
|
55
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Sat.
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1230-1500
|
 |
Clint Cook
|
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. |
|
|
56
|
Sat.
|
1230-1500
|
|
Paul McSorley
|
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 Now |
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57
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Sat.
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1230-1500
|
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Margo Talbot
|
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 Now |
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58
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Sat.
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1230-1500
|
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Doug Shepherd
|
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 Now |
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59
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Sat.
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1230-1500
|
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Dale Remsberg
|
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 Now |
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60
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Sat.
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1230-1500
|
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Kitty Calhoun
|
Moderate Mixed for Women
Learn mixed climbing techniques from professional athlete. |
Register Now |
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61
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Sat.
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1230-1500
|
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Robert Jasper
|
Intro to Ice Leading
Learn “best practices” for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes. |
Register Now |
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62
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Sat.
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1230-1500
|
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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 Now |
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63
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Sat.
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1230-1500
|
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Wade Spiner |
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 Now |
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64
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Sat.
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1230-1500
|
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Alan Rousseau
|
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 Now |
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65
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Sat
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1230-1500
|
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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. |
|
| 66 | Sat | 1230-1500 | |
Chad Jukes | Adaptive Ice Climbing – Paradox Sports Paradox Sports and Marmot have teamed up to offer ice climbing for people with disabilities and all climbers that want to learn to adaptively climb ice. |
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| 67 | Sat | 1230-1500 | |
Chantal Astorga | Novice to Intermediate – Women’s Specific Best suited for ice climbers with some or limited previous experience looking to brush up on their technique. Build towards intermediate ice techniques as you progress through the clinic. |
Sunday January 27, 2019 – AM Half Day Clinics
Ouray Ice Park Members: $69 pp
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $79 pp
| Clinic # | Day | Time | Sponsor | Athlete | |
Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
68
|
Sun
|
0900-1130
|
|
David Allfrey
|
Intermediate Ice
Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range. |
|
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69
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Sun
|
0900-1130
|
|
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 Now |
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70
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Sun
|
0900-1130
|
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Aaron Mulkey
|
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 Now |
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71
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Sun
|
0900-1130
|
|
Andres Marin
|
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 Now |
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72
|
Sun
|
0900-1130
|
|
Chad Jukes
|
Intro to Ice Climbing
Learn to ice climb. Suitable for all ages and ability levels. |
Register Now |
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73
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Sun
|
0900-1130
|
|
Jess Rosskelly
|
Intermediate Ice
Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range. |
|
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74
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Sun
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0900-1130
|
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Anna Pfaff
|
Steep Ice Techniques
Learn techniques to climb steeper ice climbs rated in the WI4+ – 5 range. |
Register Now |
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75
|
Sun
|
0900-1130
|
|
Ryan Vachon |
Leashless Climbing for 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. |
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76
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Sun
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0900-1130
|
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Patrick Ormond
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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 rappell them to the ground. |
Register Now |
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77
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Sun
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0900-1130
|
 |
Marcus Garcia
|
Intermediate Mixed Climbing
Intermediate mixed climbing clininc. Learn the ins and outs of becoming a better mixed climbing from a professional athlete. |
Register Now |
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78
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Sun
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0900-1130
|
|
Vince Anderson
|
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 Now |
|
79
|
Sun
|
0900-1130
|
 |
Rebecca Lewis
|
Intro to Ice Climbing
Learn to ice climb. Suitable for all ages and ability levels. |
Register Now |
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80
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Sun
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0900-1130
|
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Sarah Hueniken
|
Steep Ice Techniques
Learn techniques to climb steeper ice climbs rated in the WI4+ – 5 range. |
Register Now |
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81
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Sun
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0900-1130
|
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Nathan Kutcher
|
Intro to Mixed Climbing
Curious about the sport of mixed climbing? Learn essential techniques for transitioning from ice climbing to mixed climbing. |
|
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82
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Sun
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0900-1130
|
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Alan Rousseau
|
Intermediate to Advanced Ice
Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range. |
|
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83
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Sun
|
0900-1130
|
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Jayson Simons-Jones
|
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. |
|
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84
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Sun
|
0900-1130
|
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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. |
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85
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Sun
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0900-1130
|
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Graham Zimmerman
|
Intro/Intermediate Mixed Climbing
Curious about the sport of mixed climbing? Learn essential techniques for transitioning from ice climbing to mixed climbing. |
Register Now |
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86
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Sun
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0900-1130
|
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Ari Novak
|
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. |
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87
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Sun
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0900-1130
|
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Dawn Glanc
|
Learn to Lead Ice
Learn essential skills for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes. |
Friday January 25, 2019 – Full Day Seminars
Ouray Ice Park Members: $139 pp
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members: $149 pp
| Seminar # | Day | Time | Sponsor | Athlete | |
Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A
|
Fri
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0930-1500
|
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Jim Shimberg
|
Intermediate Ice
Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range. |
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B
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Fri
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0930-1500
|
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Jess Rosskelly
|
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 Now |
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C
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Fri
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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 Now |
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D
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Fri
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0930-1500
|
 |
Doug Shepherd
|
Learn to Lead Ice
Learn “best practices” for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes. |
Register Now |
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E
|
Fri
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0930-1500
|
 |
Jewell Lund
|
Learn to Lead Ice: Women’s Specific
Learn “best practices” for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes. |
Register Now |
|
F
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Fri
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0800-1500
|
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Clint Cook
|
Backcountry Ice Climbing – Skylight Area
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. |
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G
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Fri
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0800-1500
|
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Nate Smith
|
Backcountry Ice Climbing – Ouray Area
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. |
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Fri
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0930-1500
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Ryan Vachon
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Mixed Climbing – Push Your Grades
Take your mixed climbing to the next level with this cutting edge full day seminar with a perennial competitor in the Ouray Ice Festival. |
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Fri
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0930-1500
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Devo Derby
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Intro to Ice Climbing
Learn to ice climb. Suitable for all ages and ability levels. |
Saturday January 26, 2019 – Full Day Seminars
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Sat
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0930-1500
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Jesse Huey
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Intro to Ice Climbing
Learn to ice climb. Suitable for all ages and ability levels. |
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Sat
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0930-1500
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Nikki Smith
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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. |
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Sat
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0930-1500
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Jim Shimberg
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Intermediate Ice
Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range. |
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Sat
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0930-1500
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Margot Talbot
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Learn to Lead Ice
Learn “best practices” for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes. |
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Sat
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0800-1500
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Phil Henderson
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Backcountry Ice Climbing – Skylight Area
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. |
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Sat
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0800-1500
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Jayson Simon-Jones
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Backcountry Ice Climbing – Ouray Area
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.
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Sat
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0930-1500
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Shingo Ohkawa
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Intermediate Ice
Learn to climb progressively steeper ice with efficiency and confidence. Terrain difficulty will be on routes in the WI 4/5 range. |
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Sat & Sun
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0930-1500
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Nate Smith
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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. |
Thursday January 24, 2019 – Full Day Seminars
Ouray Ice Park Members – $189 pp Ice Park; $289 pp Backcountry
Non-Ouray Ice Park Members – $199 pp Ice Park; $299 pp Backcountry
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T1
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Thr
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0730-1530
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Elias Martos
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Guided Ascent: Whorehouse Ice Hose
Climb the classic Whorehouse Ice Hose in Silverton’s Eureka Canyon at a low ratio 2:1 with an AMGA Certified Guide. |
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T2
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Thr
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0730-1530
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Sheldon Kerr
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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 AMGA Trained Guide at a 3:1 ratio. |
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T3
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Thr
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0730-1530
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Micah Lewkowitz
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Perfecting Ice Movement Skills
Unique and cutting edge instruction from SJMG Guide and local hardman ice climbing guru Micah Lewkowitz. Location: Ouray Ice Park. |
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T4
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Thr
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0730-1530
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Chad Peele
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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. |
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T5
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Thr
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0730-1530
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Marcus Garcia
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Intro to Mixed Climbing
Learn fundamentals of mixed climbing from a perennial Ouray Ice Fest competitor and coach of the US Youth National Team. Location: Ouray Ice Park |
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T6
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Thr
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0730-1530
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Andres Marin
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Learn to Lead Ice
Learn “best practices” for leading ice climbs and techniques to boost your confidence leading ice routes. |
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T7
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Thr
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0730-1530 | |
Clint Cook | Guided Ascent: Stairway to Heaven Climb the classic Stairway to Heaven in Silverton’s Eureka Canyon at a low ratio 2:1 with an IFMGA Certified Guide. |
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T8
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Thr
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0730-1530 | |
Steve Johnson | Intermediate Ice Climbing Want to learn to Ice Climb with good style and technique? Steve Johnson will give you the tools necessary to climb efficiently and have fun while doing it. Location: Ouray Ice Park. |
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.
Not a member?? Click here to purchase your Ouray Ice Park Membership today!
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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