ACTIVITIES
ICE CLIMBING.
A one-of-a-kind activity.
Tim Stephens has climbed all over the world and has an addiction to ice climbing. He has climbed all the Valdez classics as well as big ice lines in the Alaska Range such as the Phantom Wall on Mt. Huntington. Tim is married to VHSG Guide, Kirsten Kremer. They spend many days in February climbing in Keystone Canyon, Valdez. The roadside ice is easy to access and endless adventures on ice can be found in the side canyons. These avid climbers can take beginners or advanced climbers on a journey up frozen waterfalls.
Beginner Program.
The beginner program will teach you the basics of ice climbing. You can climb in your ski or snowboard boots with crampons we supply for you. All participants wear helmets at the base and on the climb because it is normal for ice chunks to fall when people are bashing the ice with their ice picks. We will set up a top rope on a frozen waterfall and belay you from the base of the ice flow. We guide with a maximum ratio of 3 guests to 1 guide to insure the best instruction and safest experience possible.
Advanced Program.
Keystone Canyon is the perfect place to do a multi-pitch ice climb. After taking the beginner course, Tim Stephens can guide you up one of the classics. Ice climbing boots are recommended for this activity. For guided multi-pitch climbs the maximum is 2 guests to 1 guide.
General Info for Ice Climbing in Valdez.
Valdez is a hidden gem for ice-climbing. Although we are famous for our skiing, Valdez remains one of the best kept ice climbing secrets. If you can’t go skiing, you can go ice climbing. It is the perfect mixture of sports. While you rest your ski legs, you get an incredible arm workout. The ice usually lasts until April 10th for the big classics. Every season is different and we can see ice last until May. Mixed climbing (climbing on rocks with your ice tools) lasts all season. Typically, you get very hot while you are climbing and very cold when you are not. Dressing in layers with a change of light and thick gloves allows you to adjust to the temperature swings.
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ACTIVITIES
ICE CLIMBING.
A one-of-kind activity.
Tim Stephens has climbed all over the world and has an addiction to ice climbing. He has climbed all the Valdez classics as well as big ice lines in the Alaska Range such as the Phantom Wall on Mt. Huntington. Tim is married to VHSG Guide, Kirsten Kremer. They spend many days in February climbing in Keystone Canyon, Valdez. The roadside ice is easy to access and endless adventures on ice can be found in the side canyons. These avid climbers can take beginners or advanced climbers on a journey up frozen waterfalls.
Beginner Program.
The beginner program will teach you the basics of ice climbing. You can climb in your ski or snowboard boots with crampons we supply for you. All participants wear helmets at the base and on the climb because it is normal for ice chunks to fall when people are bashing the ice with their ice picks. We will set up a top rope on a frozen waterfall and belay you from the base of the ice flow. We guide with a maximum ratio of 3 guests to 1 guide to insure the best instruction and safest experience possible.
Advanced Program.
Keystone Canyon is the perfect place to do a multi-pitch ice climb. After taking the beginner course, Tim Stephens can guide you up one of the classics. Ice climbing boots are recommended for this activity. For guided multi-pitch climbs the maximum is 2 guests to 1 guide.
General Info for Ice Climbing in Valdez.
Valdez is a hidden gem for ice-climbing. Although we are famous for our skiing, Valdez remains one of the best kept ice climbing secrets. If you can’t go skiing, you can go ice climbing. It is the perfect mixture of sports. While you rest your ski legs, you get an incredible arm workout. The ice usually lasts until April 10th for the big classics. Every season is different and we can see ice last until May. Mixed climbing (climbing on rocks with your ice tools) lasts all season. Typically, you get very hot while you are climbing and very cold when you are not. Dressing in layers with a change of light and thick gloves allows you to adjust to the temperature swings.
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