Ice Climbing
About this experience
Fancy seeing what it’s like to be an arctic explorer, without the thousand mile trip and the cripplingly low temperatures?
With this experience you will be given an introduction to a very cool sport! Ice climbing is an offshoot of mountain climbing. In contrast to standard wall climbing, this challenge requires the use of pick axes to get up the ascent. You will be provided with all the essential gear, including crampons, harnesses, helmets and gloves. The venue offers the biggest indoor ice wall in the world at over 15 metres. A constant temperature of below zero is maintained and a freeze/thaw cycle found in nature creates hard packed snow suitable for climbing. The real ice climbing walls all offer a steep challenge for any aspiring adventurers!
SKU: PICEC1
For 1
participant12 Months
ValidityFlexible
BookingEasy
ExchangesInstant
Delivery
“Fantastic Time”
Had a great day Ice Climbing as part of an Experience Day bought for me for my 40th. Made the effort to travel to Scotland as this has the highest ice wall. Well worth the trip. The instruction was first rate and the 2.5hrs climbing was brilliant. Managed to get on the indoor climbing wall too which added some variety (think it must have been quieter than usual). Would definitely recommend to others.
What's Included
- Use of all safety equipment
- Health and Safety briefing
- Full instruction from a qualified guide
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
After the welcome you will receive a full Health & Safety briefing and be kitted up ready to move onto the ice. The experience is run as part of a small group of up to six people. This is an introduction for those who have not tried ice climbing before and you’ll learn the basic skills needed to get a real taster of this exciting new sport.
Location
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Scotland
- Lochaber, Scotland
Participant guidelines
- Under 18’s will need written parental consent
- Participants must have a minimum shoe size 4
- Participants should be in good general health and fitness and should be able to support their own body weight. If in doubt consult your doctor in advance
- Spectators are welcome
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary according to location
Availability
Selected Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
You should allow approximately 2 hours 30 minute for the full experience.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
How it works
Customer Reviews
“Fantastic Time”
Had a great day Ice Climbing as part of an Experience Day bought for me for my 40th. Made the effort to travel to Scotland as this has the highest ice wall. Well worth the trip. The instruction was first rate and the 2.5hrs climbing was brilliant. Managed to get on the indoor climbing wall too which added some variety (think it must have been quieter than usual). Would definitely recommend to others.
“Hard but so much fun”
I went ice climbing in Kinlochleven. Staff were friendly and I had so much fun but I found it hard work and I was exhausted afterwards. Can't wait to do it again