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Ice Climbing

Ice Climbing Gear List  

​The below packing list is to ensure you are prepared for your trip. Please review each section thoroughly. 

Required Clothing: 
  • Gloves and mittens (multiple pairs are ideal: thinner gloves for climbing, thick gloves or mittens for belaying. Three to five pairs of gloves is not unreasonable) 
  • Winter socks - ski socks work great 
  • Base layer - top and bottom 
  • Fleece/synthetic/down mid layers 
  • Soft or hard shell pants and jacket (note: it's common to tear pant legs with crampons) 
  • Down/synthetic over everything jacked (to be worn while not climbing) 
  • Hat (consider fit under a helmet) 
  • Face mask/balaclava 

Included for VA locations only (you can bring. your own if you prefer):
  • Harness 
  • Helmet 
  • Micro-Spikes 

Optional/Suggested: 
  • Gaiters (If you are new to crampons, gaiters can serve as a sacrificial layer and protect your pant legs. They are also great for deep snow conditions) 
  • Sunscreen 
  • Sunglasses or ski goggles 
  • Camera 
  • Vacuum bottle/insulated water bottle 
  • Trekking pole(s)

Not Included: 
  • Transportation (4x4 or AWD is highly recommended) 
  • Food and water
  • Backpack 
  • Guide gratuity​

Please feel free to get in contact if you have questions. We look forward to climbing with you!  

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  • DESTINATIONS
    • Virginia >
      • Wintergreen
      • Great Falls
      • Richmond
    • West Virginia >
      • Seneca Rocks
      • New River Gorge
    • North Carolina >
      • Pilot Mountain
      • Stone Mountain
      • Moores Wall
    • New Hampshire >
      • White Mountains
  • PROGRAMS
    • Private Guiding
    • Private Courses >
      • First Ascent
      • Gym To Crag
      • Top Rope Anchors
      • Sport Leading
      • Trad Leading
      • Self-Rescue
    • Group Courses
    • AMGA Programs >
      • AMGA SPI
      • AMGA CWI
    • Ice Climbing >
      • VA Ice Climbing
      • NH Ice Climbing
  • INFO
    • Book Now
    • Rates
    • AMGA Info
    • FAQ
    • Our Guides >
      • Grant Price
      • Casey Dietrich
      • Ben Wright
      • Nickel Wood
      • Sean Podrecca
      • Luke Piatt
      • Mark Vanover
      • Mike Paschal
      • Chris Price
    • Contact Us
    • Blog
    • Careers