Special Programs for the 2011 Season
Montreal River-Batchawana, First Ascent Expedition 3 Days
We take you out to some of the areas we are developing and we ascend several new virgin icefalls. Routes chosen are based on the experience level of the clients. We travel daily by snowmachine.
Montreal River/Batchawana Intermediate Ice (Special) 3 Days
This is the normal 2 day intermediate course but we add an extra day for a First Ascent.
Montreal River/Batchawana Advanced Ice (Special) 3 Days
This is the normal 2 day Advanced course but we add an extra day for a First Ascent. It is our hopes that the client gets to do the leading on the first ascent.
Travel is by snowmachine.
Cerro De Hielo (Mountain of Ice) First Ascent Expedition 3 Days
We head to this awesome site by snowmachine and climb more first ascents of various level of difficulty depending on clients ability.
Winter Adventure Weekend 2 Days
Join us for a two day weekend of adventure activities including Snowshoeing, Map & Compass, G.P.S. Navigation and Ice Climbing. Activities will include both theoretical and practical sessions, and will take place near Batchawana Bay on Lake Superior. A great trip for your group of adventurers.
(Email for detailed itinerary)
Ascent of StratosFear (Highest Climb in the Mid-Continent) 2 Days
We spend the first day doing a review of Intermediate Ice, and then on the second day we Ascend the highest Ice climb in the Midwest. This route has only been climbed three times since January 2004. At 775 feet high it offers one the excitement of a semi alpine mountain feel.
Snowmachine Exploratory Expedition 2 Days
We will pack up two snowmachines and head out to explore and climb in our most secretive area. This is a serious Snowmachine expedition where anything is possible from a 600 foot new route to a broken down snowmachine. We camp out on this trip or stay at one of our secret hideways. Along with we take our satellite phone just in case! Clients wont know where we are heading until we are in our loading our snowmobiles and our gear!!
Ice Climbing Rescue Course 2 Days
This two day course teaches you how to rescue a fallen lead climber, as well as an injured belayer and second. The two-day course is held on the site of one of the local icefalls in the Montreal River Harbor area. It is a hands on course, requiring participants to have at least a solid background in belaying and leading to a grade 3 level. This course is recommended for climbing partners wanting knowledge of quick recovery of an injured partner.
Superior Ice Tour 7 Days
We begin in Sault Ste. Marie, and spend the next seven days climbing ice at a variety of exciting areas including but not limited to Cerro de Hielo, Montreal River, Marathon, Kama Bay, Orient Bay. On day 7 we head back to Sault Ste. Marie in the afternoon arriving late in the evening on the 7th Day. Clients choose the climbs we ascend in these areas from the guidebook.
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