Discover Indoor Ice Climbing

Ice Climbing has provided a wonderful way to lose yourself in concentration whilst keeping yourself in good shape! The challenging nature of tackling the giant wall requires thought and precision from the climbers, as well as a level of concentration. With spikes coming from your feet and hands, you’ll be equipped to tackle the great wall. Made from 100tonnes of snow and covering an area of around 300m², this challenging surface is a quite brilliant way to get into the sport or keep the flame alight for holdiays in much cooler climates! With centres in Manchester, London and Fort William, you no longer need to travel to these destinations, or at least you won't be travelling unprepared!

Agenda

Once you have arrived and been welcomed to the centre your day will begin with a thorough safety briefing covering all aspects of the wall. Then it is time to get kitted out in all of the necessary gear - all equipment is provided - and to head to the wall! You will be under the strict supervision of your instructor who will provide professional one-to-one advice.

Restrictions
Minimum Age: 14
Must be at least shoe size 4
If you are over 50 please contact us to avoid disappointment.
All participants are subject to an assessment by staff at the center that they are fit or strong enough to climb.

Duration
The Ice Climbing experience will last for between an hour and an hour and a half which includes your safety briefing, kitting up, basic training and time on the wall. You will get at least 40 minutes on the ice wall. You should aim to arrive fifteen minutes before your allotted time.

What to Wear / Equipment
You are advised to wear loose fitting clothing and all specialist clothing and equipment will be supplied on the day including outer clothing, axes, crampons, harnesses, helmets, eye protection and gloves. It's a good idea to bring a change of T-shirt and socks to change into. You may bring your own equipment if you wish. Crampons must be suitable for climbing and not walking. Boots must be B3 mountaineering boots. Both axes and crampons should be suitably sharp and may be refused if not. Clothing should be suitable for ice climbing in temperatures of -5 to -10°C.

Group Size / Spectators
Your tuition is on a 1-2-1 basis. In Scotland there will be a max of 5 other climbers on the ice wall during your session. In London the group size is limited to 2 people on the wall in the same session.

Weather
Indoor ice climbing experience is not weather dependent.

Availability
Available Tuesday to Sunday year round.

• London (London)
• Manchester (Greater Manchester)
• Kinlochleven (Inverness-shire)