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