Reservation ice climbing initiation

Learn the basics of ice climbing!

In this 5.5-hour course held at Parc des Chutes in Rivière-du-Loup, a certified guide will introduce you to the fundamentals of safe ice climbing. Topics covered include an overview and use of personal protective equipment, the figure-eight tie-in knot, belay technique, and basic movement skills (using crampons, ice tools, and reading the ice). It’s the perfect course to demystify ice climbing!

During this introductory session, which is structured like a course, you’ll learn:

How to belay
How to move efficiently with crampons
How to handle technical ice tools
Basic ice climbing techniques
How to read ice conditions

See you at the wall!

Prerequisites:

Minimum age: 16 years old.

Cost:

$140.00 + tax

Schedule:

9 am – 2:30 pm

Climbing site:

This activity takes place at Parc des Chutes at Rivière-du-Loup, located 1h15 from Rimouski.

Instructor ratio:

1 guide for 3 to 6 people

We require full payment at the time of booking. For any cancellation made more than 48 hours before the event, you will receive a full refund. After that deadline, no refund will be issued. Riki Bloc climbing cooperative reserves the right to cancel the activity if weather conditions or high traffic at the climbing site are likely to compromise safety, or if there are not enough participants registered. In such cases, you will be offered the choice of a reschedule or a refund.

Due to the potentially hazardous nature of the activity, good physical condition and mental health are required and must not pose a risk to the participant, the guide, or others. Assessment of mental health is left to the discretion of the guide managing the activity.

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