General Information for Ice Climbing Course Participants for 2011

Our Philosophy

Courses are set in an environment of teaching, which generates an atmosphere of trust and relaxation, from passive enjoyment to active decision making.

Registration and Payment Schedule

All participants must fill out a registration form, wavier form, and pay for course in advance. Pay on our Paypal account

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Cancellation Policy

We require full payment of the course in advance to hold your reservation. If cancellation is ten days in advance of course we will retain 1/4 of your course cost. Five days in advance of course (HALF REFUND). Less then Five days (NO REFUND). If weather, or transport does not allow you to arrive at our office or our lodge for the course, we reserve the right to reschedule your class, as well as hold your course payment.

Course Information

  • All courses begin at 9:00 a.m. at our office on the date stated unless delayed by weather, or access problems.
  • Be prepared for a unique winter adventure and dress appropriately.
  • Participants that show up for the course dressed improperly will not be allowed to participate, and will not receive a refund!
  • Check out the equipment list provided.
  • If there are any questions please call us.
  • All (Technical) gear is supplied for our courses..
  • Food and accommodations are the responsibility of the participant.
  • Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the lodge or to the rendezvous point for courses.

  • ABOUT OUR LOCATION

    Our office is located at in Batchawana Bay. Located 35 minutes north of Sault Ste. Marie, off Highway 17 in Batchawana Bay. Our office and "BIVI" lounge overlook Lake Superior. We have a wide range of "Climbing and Mountaineering" journals, magazines, and videos.


    We sell Guidebooks to "Lake Superior" ice and have a wide assortment of maps, and Climbing-BETA! As well we offer a "GEAR RENTAL" program. The surrounding area is excellent for snow shoeing, and skiing, so consider bringing them with you. From our location we have easy access to over 100 climbs in the Batchawana and Agawa Canyon areas.