Learn to Ice Climb at the Catskill Ice Festival
- Who: Alpine Endeavors, a guide service focused on the Gunks and the Catskills, with 20+ New York State licensed and American Mountain Guide Association certified guides, plus various event co-hosts.
- What: Catskill Ice Festival, a three day ice climbing extravaganza with group climbs, workshops and seminars with great names like dry-tooling and crevasse rescue. Includes an absolute beginners "Basic Ice Movement" course with all equipment provided and a 4:1 guide to climber ratio.
- Where: The Catskills, with recommended (and discounted) accommodations at the Minnewaska Lodge in New Paltz, New York.
- When: February 19 - 22, 2010
- Why: Channel Sir Edmund Hilary. Ice climbing is true adventure, and participating in an activity that involves a pick axe gives you real street cred. if you've never done it before, the Basic Ice Movement course is a perfect introduction. The Alpine Endeavors guides are the real deal, with major certifications, decades of experience, and a love of ice in their hearts. Plus, it's a mere 90 minutes, and if you don't sign up for stuff, you'll spend all February curled up under a blanket.
- How Much: $140 per session attended. Accommodation at the Minnewska Lodge starting at $99/night.
- Link: 12th Annual Catskill Ice Festival
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