Ice Climbing Experiences: Ice climbing is much cooler than rock climbing, even if
only in terms of temperature! Any type of climbing is seriously
good fun, but with ice climbing there is a stronger sense of man vs
the elements - you face a frozen vertical challenge that can't be
rivalled! Ice Climbing is as good for body as for mind, helping you
to keep fit whilst losing yourself for a while in quiet focus as
you scale the the frozen wall. The ice wall is beautiful and just a
little daunting, and while the physical challenge is certainly
something to keep in mind, it is the need for a calm and focused
approach that can present the biggest challenge - and,
consequently, the greatest reward. It is just you and the wall, and
the minutes will slip away as you find your route to the
summit.
Once you have arrived and been welcomed to the centre your day
will begin with a thorough safety briefing covering all aspects of
the wall. Then it is time to get kitted out in all of the necessary
gear - all equipment is provided - and to head to the wall! You
will be under the strict supervision of your instructor who will
provide professional one-to-one advice.
With picks and axes in hand, you'll chip away at the freezing cold
ice and step your way to the top of a challenging and tricky wall
that has been made using over 100 tonnes of snow, creating a
surface around 300 square metres for your scaling pleasure.