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Ice

Cold Terrain. Sharp Movement. Clean Execution.

Ice climbing demands precision — from tool placement to footwork to risk management. Dropzone’s ice instruction is built around discipline, clarity, and safe progression.

What We Teach

Tool Placement

Accurate swings, secure sticks, and efficient tool movement for steep or delicate ice.

Footwork

Precise crampon placement, balance, and movement efficiency for vertical and low‑angle ice.

Ice Systems

Ice screws, v‑threads, anchors, and belay transitions built for cold, brittle environments.

Sample Ice Objectives

• Alpental Falls
• Chair Peak Basin Ice
• Banks Lake Ice
• Leavenworth Early‑Season Ice
• Custom Ice Objectives
Basecamp Program Suite

Basecamp: Ice Your Entry Point to Cold Terrain

A structured progression for new ice climbers — tool placement, footwork, anchors, and cold‑weather systems built for safety and capability.

Level 1 — Foundations

Tool basics, crampon fundamentals, and safe movement for new ice climbers entering the discipline.

Level 2 — Systems

Ice screws, anchors, v‑threads, and belay transitions for cold, brittle environments.

Level 3 — Capability

Steep ice movement, efficient protection, and disciplined execution for climbers ready to operate independently.

Move with precision. Place with intent. Climb with discipline.