Whack the axe.
Ice is fantastic and fun! I Ice changes its character all the time making it a fascinating element to climb. One day it’s hard and brittle, another day smooth and elastic. Ice climbing exists in all levels. With our professional instructors you will develop your climbing skills and techniques no matter your earlier level of experience.
We are guiding and holding courses in ice climbing during November-March. We organize both beginner courses and advanced courses with the base camp in Abisko. We also arrange tailor made ice climbing courses and trips in other locations on request.
If you would like to get private coaching or would like to book an ice climbing tour with one of our IFMGA mountain guides don’t hesitate to contact us.
NEWBIE
Interested in ice climbing but don’t know where to start? Book a half day private climbing tour for yourself or your group. You don’t need any previous experiences or climbing gear.
Course dates 2021:
December: Daily
Course dates 2022:
January: Daily
February: Daily
We meet up at 10am and finish 3pm.
Other dates during November - March on request
Location:
Abisko, Swedish Lapland
Price:
1 490 SEK
The price includes the course fee, local transfers to/from the ice falls, all climbing gear, including climbing boots.
Bring warm clothes and a lunch package.
Your instructor:
IFMGA mountain guide
BEGINNER - Level 1
On this 3 days course you will learn the basic ice climbing skills including climbing techniques, equipment, belaying and top rope anchors. Risk management is always included in all course moments.
Course dates 2021:
November 26-28
December 10-12
Course dates 2022:
January 7-9
February 4-6
We start on the first course day at 9am and finish on the last day 4pm.
Location:
Abisko, Swedish Lapland
Price:
5 200 SEK
The price includes the course fee, local transfers to/from the ice falls, all climbing gear, including climbing boots.
Bring warm clothes, backpack and a lunch package.
Need help booking accommodation? We are happy to help.
Your instructor:
IFMGA mountain guide
ADVANCED - Level 2
Ready to take your ice climbing to next level? Our 3-days advanced course focuses on lead and multi-pitch climbing, building belays and rappel anchors. As always risk management has a big focus. This is a course for climbers with earlier ice climbing experience.
Course dates 2021:
December 3-5
Course dates 2022:
January 21-23
We start on the first course day at 9am and finish on the last day 4pm.
Location:
Abisko, Swedish Lapland
Price:
5 200 SEK
The price includes the course fee, local transfers to/from the ice falls, all climbing gear, including climbing boots.
Bring warm clothes, backpack and a lunch package.
Need help booking accommodation? We are happy to help.
Your instructor:
IFMGA mountain guide
RESCUE - Level 3
Already lead climbing on ice? This is your next step. Prepare yourself to be able to take action in a correct way upon an accident while ice climbing.
Our rescue course focuses on the techniques for evacuating an injured climber from an ice wall. You will also learn about frost bites, cold injuries and hypothermia.
This is an advanced course for ice climbers with earlier lead climbing experience.
Course dates 2022:
January 29-30 FULLY BOOKED!
Location:
Abisko, Swedish Lapland
Price:
3 800 SEK
The price includes the course fee, local transfers to/from the ice falls and technical gear.
Bring your own climbing gear, warm clothes and lunch package.
Need help booking accommodation? We are happy to help.
Your instructor:
IFMGA mountain guide
Let’s book it!
Book your spot on our ice climbing courses by using this form. If you have any questions give us call or send an email. We are happy to answer all you questions.
Didn’t find suitable course dates? Or want to book a private tailor made course or coaching? We are here to help, just give us a call or send and email.
info@arcticguides.com
(00)46 980 40120