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Discover Indoor Ice Climbing for 2 -
£89.00
- Recieve a full safety briefing and get kitted up in you crampons!
- All neccessary equipment and private instruction is included
- Suitable for complete novices and great fun to do with a mate
Seen Ice Climbing on the TV and think that it looks cool (in more ways than one!)? Well the good news is that you don't need to travel to far flung places to give it a go. Extreme Element can offer you the chance to experience this extreme sport in both London, Manchester and Fort William on purpose built walls which have been created using over one hundred tones of snow giving over 300m² of solid ice for the budding ice climber to explore! Totally Extreme!
Experience Content
Get to the centre and you will meet with your instructor for your session, he or she will provide you with a thorough safety briefing before giving you a run down on some of the climbing moves and techniques that you will be using on the ice wall. Then it is time to get kitted up - all equipment provided - and to head to the wall! You will be under the strict supervision from your instructor who will be providing you with 1-2-1 tuition.
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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 ten 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 afterwards. 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.
Locations
- Fort William, Scotland
- London, Greater London
- Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Group Size / Spectators
Your tuition is on a 1-2-1 basis and there will be a max of 5 other climbers on the ice wall during your session.
Weather
Indoor ice climbing experience is not weather dependent.
Availability
Available Tuesday to Sunday all Year round. (Closed for New Year Weekend)
Restrictions
Age Restrictions: Min age is 14. ( Must be at least size 4 shoe size)
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.
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