Mixed climbing (rock and ice) and drytooling course in the Laurentians

Mixed climbing (rock and ice) and dry-tooling greatly expand the climber’s playground. Imagine moving from ice to rock with confidence and precision: the climbing possibilities are endless! This short, intense training course will introduce you to a discipline that is gaining in popularity.

Under the supervision of your instructor and with the safety of top rope, you will learn and put into practice the specialized techniques of mixed climbing and drytooling. Depending on the season and ice conditions, emphasis may be placed on one or other of these disciplines (drytooling only if there is no ice).

Initiation à l'escalade mixte (glace et roche)

Man climbing ice wall in mountains

Climbing man on a rock.

Dry tooling

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COURSE CONTENT

Discover mixed/dry climbing and equipment
Know and practice the movements specific to mixed/dry climbing
Know the terminology specific to mixed/dry climbing
Progress on icy, snowy and rocky terrain
Supervised top-roping on a school wall
- Less than 30 metres high
- Difficulty between M1 and M5 ratings
  - Click HERE to find out more about mixed climbing ratings
A little effort and a lot of fun

Introduction to mixed/dry climbing includes :

FQME and AGMA certified instructors
Technical and educational material for the group
20 discount on the book Freedom of the Hills ($45 value – promo code Freedom).

Introduction to Ice Climbing does not include :

Technical equipment for mixed/dry climbing(see list in equipment section)
- Bring your own equipment or rent from us!
Entrance fees to the Montagne d’Argent site ($14 per person)
Tip for your instructor

Number of participants per instructor

Minimum 4 / Maximum 6
Form a group of 6 and 1 person doesn’t pay
- Enter the following promotion code at the time of booking to take advantage of your free pass: groupede6
If you are less than 4, book anyway and you will be matched with other participants.
If you have a larger group, contact us to find out more about our group rates.

Minimal age

15 years and over

Prerequisite:

Previous ice climbing experience

Schedule for the day :

The typical schedule is from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but we sometimes have more than one departure a day. Click on ”reserve your place” to see availability.

At your arrival time: reception at the LA LIBERTÉ NORD-SUD refuge (waiting time may vary depending on traffic).
- The cabin is 200 metres from the parking lot; bring all your belongings.
Group gears up (boots, crampons, harnesses, helmets): 30-45 minutes
Technical training and demonstration: 30 minutes
Approach hike to the wall: 15 minutes
Supervised climbing and advice from the instructor: approx. 3.5 hours
End of climb and return to refuge: 15 minutes
Equipment handover and departure: 15 minutes

Less than 20 minutes, up to 100m ascent and less than 500m walk to the various walls

Dates:

Available year-round!

Date changes, cancellations and refunds

Read pour policies here.

P.S. You can also offer this product as a gift certificate.

Personal equipment to bring

Lunch and snacks
1 liter of water or hot beverage
Synthetic clothing (which dries quickly) as a first layer
Fleece jacket
Windbreaker, soft shell or waterproof jacket
Down jacket (with or without sleeves – recommended) – to keep you warm when we’re not moving.
Backpack (30-40 litres)
Tuque, scarf, mittens and gloves (2 pairs)
Old snow or outdoor pants (there is a high risk of puncturing pants with crampons) – use tape if pants are loose around the calves.
Gaiters (recommended to protect pants)
A pair of warm socks
Change of clothes for the way back
Lip balm and sunscreen
Sunglasses or ski glasses
Camera
Snowshoes and walking poles for the approach if conditions are snowy