Ice climbing course – Level 1 Top Rope 

Level 1 is a top roping course offering an introduction to ice climbing. The focus is on the basic skills needed for a pleasant day of ice climbing on frozen waterfalls. This course covers movements, ice climbing techniques, ice tactics, belaying, belay devices, anchors and characteristics of the ice.

The aim of this course is to give the participants a solid platform to take climbing to new heights. The instructors will set up top ropes on different waterfall routes graded WI 2-4. The participants will get to climb a lot and will receive continual feedback and tips from the instructors. The focus will be on developing the solid, basic techniques needed to take the next step towards multi-pitch and lead climbing. 

Equipment
Rental of technical climbing equipment: harness, helmet, ice axes, and crampons is included in the price. 
Participants who have their own gear and wish to use it on the course are encouraged to do so. 
Climbing boots: We have a small selection of winter climbing boots available for rental at an additional price of 250 NOK pr. day. Please enquire if you need to rent boots. 

Personal equipment:
Participants are required to have their own personal equipment for being outside in cold temperatures during the course. Participants must have their own:

• Clothes for winter conditions/temperatures
• A quality warm down/insulated jacket
• Thin gloves for climbing + thick warmer gloves for belaying
• Food and drink for the day
• Climbing boots or plastic ski touring boots if not renting boots from Opplev Oppdal
• Transport to and from the climbing location. The climbing location is chosen based on current conditions. The instructor will contact participants a minimum 2 days before the course to confirm the location. Participants can expect a 15-30 minute drive from Oppdal sentrum to the crag.

NB: Multi-pitch and lead climbing are not covered on this course. Participants wishing to learn about these topics can take Level 2 and/or Level 3.

The course is spread over two days.

Course Dates 2025:

Level 1 - Intro to Ice Climbing
Jan. 24-25
Feb. 15-16
Mar. 8-9

Level 2 - Steep ice and multipitch
Jan. 11-12
Feb. 22-23
Mar. 15-16

Level 3 - Lead Climbing
On request / etter avtale