Is it possible to discover ice climbing in Montreal? Yes, it is! We are ready to welcome you at the beginner ice wall of Parc Jean-Drapeau located on Île Sainte-Hélène a few steps from La Ronde.
This wall, which is between 8 and 12 meters high, is watered by a team of enthusiasts to create ice cascades, a unique thing in the greater Montreal. It is the perfect place for a first contact with a new winter sport, namely ice climbing.
All technical equipment is provided and you will be safely supervised by a team of professionals accredited by the Fédération québécoise de la montagne et de l’escalade (FQME). The duration of the activity is 3 hours.
We have availability almost every day from mid-January to mid-March. So book your date now!
*ATTENTION*
We provide crampons and ice axes, but not boots. You need to wear boots that are suitable for the activity, that is, warm boots that are stiff at the toes.
Examples of suitable boots:
- Mountaineering boots
- Stiff hiking boots (no small booties)
- Alpine ski boots
- Stiff snowboard boots
- Winter boots stiff at the toes
- Hard and warm safety (work) boots
Examples of unsuitable boots:
- Soft toe winter boots (Sorel boots for example)
- Dress boots / City boots
- Small boots that do not cover the ankle
COURSE CONTENT
- Discovery of ice climbing and its equipment
- Basic belaying and lowering techniques
- Learning basic movements
- Communication and safety instructions for climbing
- Climb under supervision on a beginner wall
- 8 to 12 meters high
- Difficulty between grades 3 and 4
- A little effort and a lot of fun
This Intro to Ice Climbing includes:
This Intro to Ice Climbing Does Not Include
- Parking fees at Parc Jean-Drapeau (also accessible by metro)
Number of participants per instructor
- Minimum 4 / Maximum 6
- If you are less than 4, book anyway and you will be matched with other participants
- If your group is larger (school group, day camps or a private group), visit our GROUP section or contact us for more information
Minimal age
- 12 and up
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Prerequisites
- None
Course of the activity (the duration of the activity is 3 hours):
- Meet at parking lot P13 at Parc Jean-Drapeau and handover of equipment
- The wall is directly there, no approach!
- Technical training and demonstration
- Supervised climbs and instructor coaching
- End of ice climbing
- Handover of equipment and departure
Dates:
We have availability practically every day from mid-January to mid-March with groups either in the morning or in the afternoon. Click on Reserve your spot to check availability.
Contact us at 438-871-7133 or operations@lalibertenordsud.com for any questions.
Date changes, cancellations and refunds
*ATTENTION*
We provide crampons and ice axes, but not boots. You need to wear boots that are suitable for the activity, that is, warm boots that are stiff at the toes.
Examples of suitable boots:
- Mountaineering boots
- Stiff hiking boots (no small booties)
- Alpine ski boots
- Stiff snowboard boots
- Winter boots stiff at the toes
- Hard and warm safety (work) boots
Examples of unsuitable boots:
- Soft toe winter boots (Sorel boots for example)
- Dress boots / City boots
- Small boots that do not cover the ankle
Personal equipment to bring
- Snacks
- Water and/or warm beverage
- Fleece jacket (depending on the season)
- Windbreaker
- Warm winter jacket
- Winter hat and warm gloves
- Snow pants
- Lip balm and sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Boots (see above)
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