USAIC Drytool Training Camp 2017
USA Ice Climbing is hosting a drytooling training camp for all levels of youth and adult athletes. The camp is 2 days of climbing, discussion, and camaraderie. Join the training camp for the opportunity to learn a very fun and unique style of climbing from experienced athletes. Peabody Ice Climbing has multiple drytooling structures, on-site accommodation, and is 10 minutes from Fenton, MI restaurants.
Open to all athletes 12 years old and over. Athletes welcome from all countries.
Time: Friday Nov 10th 6pm to Sunday Nov 12th 4pm
Location: Peabody Ice Climbing (Fenton, MI)
Cost: $175
If you would like to attend only part of the training event, please contact Kendra Stritch at Kendra@usaiceclimbing.org. The cost can be modified for your participation level.
Included in the Price
- Accommodation (wood heated bunkhouse)
- Coaching by Experienced Ice Climbing World Cup Athletes
- Saturday Dinner
- 2 Days of Climbing
- Use of competition tools
Curriculum
Drytooling Technique
- Typical movement
- Kicking into plywood
- Figure 4s
Competition Strategy
- Typical Holds
- Getting the most out of route preview
- Effective Warm-Ups
- How to get your best mental focus
- Competition preparation & visualization
- Mock-Competition
Required Equipment
- Climbing Helmet
- Climbing Harness
- Pants & Long-Sleeve Shirt
- Light-weight Gloves (golf gloves recommended)
- Crampon compatible boots
Suggested Equipment
- Fruit Boots
- Drytooling Tools
- Crampons