Clinics

Clinics will be run throughout the weekend. See below for the schedule and information on the types of clinics being run.

All clinics other than Open Climb require a ticket purchase. Tickets can be purchased here.

101 – Intro to Ice Climbing 

M&D – Mixed Climbing and Drytooling

Steep Ice – Advanced Climbing Techniques

IA&L – Ice Anchors and Leading

Sat 22 Feb Sun 23 Feb
Location  9:00AM – 12:00PM 12:30PM – 15:30PM 9:00AM – 12:00PM 12:30PM – 15:30PM
Diamond Lake

ACC + Muskoka Mountainworks

101 Clinic + Open Climb  Steep Ice Clinic + Open Climb  101 Clinic + Open Climb  Steep Ice Clinic + Open Climb 
Papineau Roadside

ACC + One Axe Pursuits 

M&D Clinic + Open Climb  IA&L Clinic + Open Climb M&D Clinic + Open Climb IA&L Clinic + Open Climb
Bow Lake

ACC Toronto + Ottawa 

Open Climb Open Climb Open Climb Open Climb

Open Climb

ACC volunteer-run top-rope ice and mixed climbing routes will be available across our festival crags. Feel free to see the best lines Madawaska has to offer in one day. 

Intro to Ice Climbing (Muskoka Mountainworks)

Diamond Lake, Madawaska Valley, ON 

Trailhead and Parking W3W: ///tricks.daffodil.surged

Trailhead and Parking lat/long: 45.359328, -77.538693

10 participants max. per clinic, 2 clinics total

If you think of ice cubes from your freezer when we say “ice” then this clinic is for you! We will show all the basics of getting geared up, how to climb frozen waterfalls, and have fun whilst doing so. With kind and supportive instruction from highly experienced guides from Muskoka Mountain Works you’ll be in for a real frosty treat. 

Rental gear: Supplied by Muskoka Mountain Works

Clinic specific waiver: https://app.cleverwaiver.com/render/templateByRefId/5ff5fa9d830078000ddc20da

 

Advanced Ice Climbing Techniques – Steep Ice (Muskoka Mountainworks)

Diamond Lake, Madawaska Valley, ON

Trailhead and Parking W3W: ///tricks.daffodil.surged

Trailhead and Parking lat/long: 45.359328, -77.538693

10 participants max. per clinic, 2 clinics total

Are you looking to better your technique, climb steeper, or just want to know how to avoid the ‘screaming barfies’? This clinic is for you! Expand your knowledge through various drills and expert pointers so you can scale the taller stuff. This clinic is a great next step as you progress along your ice climbing journey and for those just looking to brush up on efficient climbing.

Rental gear: Own gear recommended

Clinic specific waiver: https://app.cleverwaiver.com/render/templateByRefId/5ff5fa9d830078000ddc20da

Mixed Climbing and Drytooling (One Axe Pursuits)

Papineau Roadside, Hastings Highlands, ON 

Trailhead and Parking W3W: ///metals.flame.overactive

Trailhead and Parking lat/long: 45.358034, -77.817967

8 participants max. per clinic, 2 clinics total

Ready to venture out onto some harder stuff…literally? Here we’ll help you develop your climbing skills with a careful guidance through the dark arts of mixed climbing and the sorcery that is drytooling. The head wizards at One Axe Pursuits will put you through your paces as you gain confidence venturing off the ice, if there is any.

Rental gear: Own gear recommended

Clinic specific waiver: https://app.cleverwaiver.com/render/templateByRefId/650cfa8f830c011518ee4f37

Ice Anchors and Leading (One Axe Pursuits)

Papineau Roadside, Hastings Highlands, ON

Trailhead and Parking W3W: ///metals.flame.overactive

Trailhead and Parking lat/long: 45.358034, -77.817967

8 participants max. per clinic, 2 clinics total

All about ice and anchors! This clinic is for leaders looking to expand their knowledge and those getting ready or interested in getting ready to jump on the ‘sharp end’ with sharp things. Learn about various tactics for analyzing the ice, placing screws, building anchors, and more.

Rental gear: Own gear recommended

Clinic specific waiver: https://app.cleverwaiver.com/render/templateByRefId/650cfa8f830c011518ee4f37