Ice Climbing course

Explore the Thrill of Ice Climbing in Nepal with Nepal Mountain Guides!

Experience the exhilaration of ice climbing in Nepal's breathtaking landscapes. Our courses take place in stunning locations like Manang or Langtang Valley, where frozen waterfalls provide incredible climbing opportunities.

Season and Gear

The ice climbing season runs from December to February, offering a unique winter adventure. Don't worry if you're a novice; our expert Mountain guides (IFMGA) provide comprehensive training, and you only need to bring your necessary equipment.

Catering to All Levels

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced climber, we have courses tailored for all levels. Our certified IFMGA (International Federation of Mountain Guides Association )mountain guides are passionate about ice climbing and eager to share their knowledge, ensuring you have an unforgettable experience on the icy cliffs of Nepal!

Training Curriculum Includes:

Ice Climbing Equipment: Introduction to specialized gear such as ice axes, crampons, ice screws, harnesses, helmets, and clothing for cold conditions.
Ice Climbing Safety: Emphasis on safety procedures, assessing ice conditions, understanding hazards like icefall, and minimizing risks.
Ice Climbing Techniques: Learning specific movements such as hooking, front-pointing, and matching hands.
Rappelling and Belaying in an Alpine Setting: Skills for safely rappelling and belaying in icy and alpine environments.
Multi-Pitch Climbing Techniques: strategies for climbing routes that require multiple pitches, or stages
Belaying for Ice Climbing: Mastering techniques for belaying a climber on ice, including lead climbing, top-rope belaying, and multi-pitch climbing.
Anchoring and Ice Screws: Understanding how to place and use ice screws and other anchors in ice to protect the climb.
Ice Climbing Knots: Learning knots specific to ice climbing, such as the figure-eight follow-through and the clove hitch.
Climbing Icefalls and Frozen Waterfalls: Techniques for ascending ice formations and handling different ice features.
Managing Climbing Hazards: Strategies for dealing with objective hazards like falling ice and avalanches.
Climbing Communication: Effective communication techniques between the climber and the belayer.
Ice Climbing Ethics and Leave No Trace: Promoting responsible climbing practices and minimizing environmental impact.

Designed for All Experience Levels

Our training is designed for people with little or no experience in technical waterfall ice climbing. This course is perfect for those aspiring to improve their technical climbing skills for steeper snow or ice routes with multiple peaks above 6000m. You'll learn the basics of ice climbing, crampons, ice tools, ice screws, belaying, knots, and top-rope climbing techniques—everything needed to be a competent top-roping partner for more experienced climbers.

Skill Levels

Beginner: No previous experience in ice climbing. You may have some basic rock or indoor climbing experience but have never used crampons and ice axes.

Intermediate: Some prior experience in ice climbing. You know basic techniques (climbing with crampons and ice axes) and basic maneuvers (belaying, rappelling, basic knots).

Join us for an unforgettable ice-climbing adventure in Nepal with Nepal Mountain Guides!