Ice climbing course – Level 2, Steep Ice and Multipitch

The Level 2 course focuses on climbing on steep ice. This course is designed for experienced climbers wishing to raise their level of competence on steep ice and optimise their climbing technique. This course expands on the basic skills covered in Level 1. The instructors will set up top ropes on different waterfall routes graded WI 4+ - 5 and introduce multi pitch climbing on easier routes. 

The aim of the course is for the participants to master the movement on steep ice and get an introduction to multi pitch climbing. When the participants develop sufficient mastery, it’s possible to have an introduction to lead climbing with top roping during this course.

The course is spread over two days.

Maximum 4 participants pr. instructor. 

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.

Course dates 2025
Level 0 - Try Ice Climbing!
 
Level 1 - Intro to Ice Climbing
Jan. 24-25
Feb. 15-16
Mar. 8-9

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

Level 3 - Lead Climbing
On request / etter avtale