Youth Ice Climbing Training Camp: Summer 2026
About
About the Camp
Join us for an exciting training camp weekend in Durango starting Friday, July 24 at 2:00 PM, with activities running all day Saturday and Sunday. Athletes are welcome to arrive as early as Thursday evening or Friday morning for a bonus "Durango day" — river tubing, lake time, and more.
The camp's home base is at Jessica Reed's home — Jessica is a parent of one of the USA Youth Ice Climbing Team athletes. Accommodations include shared rooms, couches, and floor space — a fun, team-oriented setup. Athletes and families may also choose nearby accommodations.
Meals (breakfast, lunch, and snacks) are included, and we'll head out for casual group dinners. Airport transportation can be arranged. Parents are welcome to join in or explore everything Durango has to offer.
Eligibility
Who Is This Camp For?
This camp is designed for youth athletes who are currently part of, or aspiring to join, the USA Youth Ice Climbing Team. Training focuses on preparation for local competitions and the UIAA Youth Ice Climbing World Championships, tentatively scheduled for January/February 2027 in Champagny-en-Vanoise, France.
| Season | Youth B (U16) | Youth A (U18) | Junior (U20) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 |
Eligibility based on athlete birth year.
Logistics
Camp Details
Host
Jessica Reed
Coach
Marcus Garcia
Dates
July 24–26, 2026
Location
Durango & Ouray, CO
Cost
$425
Spots
3 of 10 remaining
Waiver
Completed onsite
Contact
mountainjreed@gmail.com
Preparation
What to Bring
A full packing list will be provided prior to camp.
Required
- Climbing harness
- Climbing shoes
- Helmet
- Gloves — golf or baseball, both hands
- Long pants
- Water bottle
- Sneakers
- Sunscreen
Suggested
- Competition ice axes / tools
- Comp boots
Tentative
Schedule
Day 1
Friday, July 24, 2026
| 2:00 – 2:30 PM | Meet and Greet | Home Base · Durango, CO |
| 2:30 – 2:45 PM | Goal Setting | |
| 2:45 – 3:00 PM | Equipment Dos and Don'ts | |
| 3:00 – 4:30 PM | Fitness Test, Footwork & Tools on Holds | |
| 4:30 – 5:00 PM | Introduction to Training Plans | |
| 5:00 – 5:30 PM | Reflections and Prep for Day 2 |
Day 2
Saturday, July 25, 2026
| 7:30 – 8:00 AM | Meet-Up and Gear Check | Home Base · Durango, CO |
| 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Travel and Hike to Climbing Site | |
| 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Outdoor Dry Tooling | Hall of Justice · Ouray, CO |
| 2:00 – 5:00 PM | Comp Training Session | TBD |
Day 3
Sunday, July 26, 2026
| 7:30 – 8:00 AM | Meet-Up and Gear Check | Home Base · Durango, CO |
| 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Warm Up | |
| 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Training: Endurance and Conditioning | |
| 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Outdoor Dry Tooling | Cascade Canyon |
| 3:00 – 3:30 PM | Training Plan for Team Trials |
Interested?
Email Jessica Reed to express interest or ask questions. Only 3 spots remaining.
mountainjreed@gmail.com
This is not a USA Ice Climbing sanctioned or sponsored event.