Mountainfest 2024 Saturday

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AIARE Level 1  3-day course (Saturday-Monday) - COURSE FULL

AIARE Level 1 is for anyone, regardless of method of travel, who wants to recreate in or near avalanche terrain.  Participants may have attended some awareness classes or workshops or completed the Avalanche Rescue course, but neither are a prerequisite for this course.  Aspiring professionals will need to take the AIARE 1 and Avalanche Rescue as a prerequisite for the AIARE II or Pro 1 course. 

At the end of the AIARE 1 course the student should be able to:

Plan and prepare for travel in avalanche terrain.

Recognize avalanche terrain.
Describe a basic framework for making decisions in avalanche terrain.
Learn and apply effective companion rescue.

For more information contact Northeast Mountaineering to register CLICK HERE

 

Intro to Backcountry Skiing Clinic

(6 participants $170): 9AM-3PM meet at The Mountaineer

Not cross-country skiing or downhill skiing, this is earning your turns! Experience skinning to the top of a slope then making turns on natural snow. Guides will provide tips for the ascent, transitions, and going downhill. Suitable equipment includes alpine touring and performance telemark (not Nordic backcountry or alpine skis). Helmets recommended.

This event is best suited for: intermediate (blue square) alpine skiers, with good fitness (able to ascend 700’ vertical), previous winter hiking experience.

We will cover: Uphill techniques (skinning up a track, herringbone, sidestep), downhill techniques  (kick turn, parallel turns, stopping), transitions at the top and bottom of a run.

TOUR FULL - CALL FOR WAITLIST

For additional information, please email skylightmountainguides@gmail.com or call/text (518) 302-9418

 

 Intermediate Ski Tour

(6 participants $195): 8AM- 4PM meet at The Mountaineer

A full day tour of an Adirondack ski trail, glade or summit. Participants should expect narrow ski trails and low-angle glades. This tour does not enter avalanche terrain. Helmets are required.

This event is best suited for: Advanced (blue square/black diamond) alpine skiers with good fitness (able to ascend 1500’ vertical) and previous touring experience. Participants should have their own touring equipment (alpine touring, performance telemark, split board).

We will cover: setting a skin track, efficient transitions, downhill turns to match the terrain and snow conditions.

TOUR FULL - CALL FOR WAITLIST

For additional information, please email skylightmountainguides@gmail.com or call/text (518) 302-9418

 

 Women’s Ski Tour

(6 participants $195): 8AM- 4PM meet at The Mountaineer

A full day tour of an Adirondack ski trail, glade or summit. Participants should expect narrow ski trails and low-angle glades. This tour does not enter avalanche terrain. Helmets are required.

This event is best suited for: Advanced (blue square/black diamond) alpine skiers with good fitness (able to ascend 1500’ vertical) and previous touring experience. Participants should have their own touring equipment (alpine touring, performance telemark, split board).

We will cover: setting a skin track, efficient transitions, downhill turns to match the terrain and snow conditions.

TOUR FULL - CALL FOR WAITLIST

For additional information, please email skylightmountainguides@gmail.com or call/text (518) 302-9418

 

  Advanced Ski Tour

(6 participants $195): 8AM- 4PM meet at The Mountaineer

A full day tour of an Adirondack slide or couloir. Participants should expect narrow hiking trails, steep glades and open slopes. This tour focuses upon off trail skiing. Helmets are required.

This event is best suited for: Expert (black diamond) alpine skiers with good fitness (able to ascend 2000’ vertical) and previous touring experience. Participants need to have their own touring equipment (alpine touring, performance telemark, split board) and snow safety kit (beacon, shovel, probe).

We will cover: skinning up steep slopes, efficient transitions, downhill turns to match the terrain and snow conditions, protocols for travel in avalanche terrain.

TOUR FULL - CALL FOR WAITLIST

For additional information, please email skylightmountainguides@gmail.com or call/text (518) 302-9418

 

Intro to Ice Climbing Group 1 with Alpine Endeavors

(6 participants $195): 8:30AM-3PM meet at Mountainfest Vendor Village

Appropriate for beginners.  Previous climbing experience is okay, but not required.  After going over gear for the day the group will head to a local crag to cover some basic movement skills and the fundamentals of managing risk in the winter climbing environment.  Tips from a qualified instructor are one of the best ways to accelerate the learning curve and really begin to have fun while ice climbing!  Participants may choose to take this Intro clinic multiple times and will benefit from plenty of individual feedback and coaching throughout the day. 

CLINIC FULL - CALL FOR WAITLIST

For more information, please contact Alpine Endeavors.  To register CLICK HERE

 

Intro to Ice Climbing Group 2 with Jordan Revis presented by Grivel & Petra Cliffs

(6 participants $195): 8:30AM-3PM meet at Mountainfest Vendor Village 

Appropriate for beginners.  Previous climbing experience is okay, but not required.  Join Grivel athlete Jordan Revis and Petra Cliffs guide Dave Orsbon for this intro clinic.  After going over gear for the day the group will head to a local crag to cover some basic movement skills and the fundamentals of managing risk in the winter climbing environment.  Tips from a qualified instructor are one of the best ways to accelerate the learning curve and really begin to have fun while ice climbing!  Participants may choose to take the Intro to Ice Climbing clinic multiple times and will benefit from plenty of individual feedback and coaching throughout the day. 

CLINIC FULL - email outdoor@petracliffs.com for waitlist

 

Intermediate Ice with Marcus Garcia presented by LOWA & Alpine Endeavors

(8 participants $195): 8:30AM-3PM meet Mountainfest Vendor Village

Perfect for the climber that has some experience but is looking to refine their movement on steeper ice up to WI 4.  Participants may choose to take the intermediate clinic multiple times and will benefit from plenty of individual feedback and coaching throughout the day.   

CLINIC FULL - CALL FOR WAITLIST

For more information, please contact Alpine Endeavors.  To register CLICK HERE

  

Advanced Clinic - Steep, Thin and Mixed with Tyler Kempney presented by Rab & Adirondack Rock and River

(8 participants $195): 8:30AM-3PM meet at Mountainfest Vendor Village

As climbers continue to seek out new routes in challenging conditions, the lines of what is considered rock or ice climbing begin to blur.  No longer limited by cold hands and feet on stone, and no longer constrained by the notion that the pick of an ice tool or point of a crampon need to be placed in frozen water.  Modern climbers adapt technique based on what lays ahead.  Join Rab athlete Tyler Kempney and the guides of Adirondack Rock and River Guide Service for a clinic that’s sure to open eyes and challenge bodies on incredibly intricate and fun climbing.  Tyler and guides will demonstrate and explain mixed climbing techniques, but this is an advanced clinic.  Participants who already have the skills and fitness to top-rope intermediate to steep ice will get the most out of this session.

ONE SPOT STILL AVAILABLE - Register now!

For more information & to register, please contact Adirondack Rock and River Guide Service | (518) 576-2041

 

Intro to Leading Ice presented by Black Diamond and Vitti Mountain Guides

(8 participants $195): 8:30AM-3PM meet at Mountainfest Vendor Village

Getting on the sharp end of the rope is serious business and more complicated than just firing in some ice screws as you climb.  This clinic will focus on reading ice, organizing gear, finding best possible ice screw placements and building anchors.  Participants will have the opportunity to identify and manage the unique risks of leading ice climbs.  Leading ice climbs is intimidating, this clinic will help you prepare for the next step.  For risk management reasons, climbers will have a top-rope belay while practicing “mock leads” during this clinic. 

ONE SPOT STILL AVAILABLE - Register now!

For more information & to register, please contact Vitti Mountain Guides | (845) 901-3687 | vittimtguides@gmail.com

 

Adirondack Classic Ice Routes Tour with Alpine Endeavors

     (2 participants $250): 8:30AM-3PM meet at Mountainfest Vendor Village

     This is a highly customizable day and routes will be determined by the guide based on conditions and participant goals.  

     *Routes will be in the intermediate grades and participants should have previous experience following single and multi-pitch routes in the WI 3-4  grades including cleaning ice screws. 

     CLINIC FULL - CALL FOR WAITLIST

     For more information, please contact Alpine Endeavors

 

Adirondack Classic Ice Routes Tour with Mountain Skills Climbing Guides

(2 participants $250): 8:30AM-3PM meet at Mountainfest Vendor Village

Join local guide Doug Ferguson for a full day of climbing area classics.  This is a highly customizable day and routes will be determined by the guide based on conditions and participant goals.

*Previous climbing experience is required.  Participants should be comfortable following climbs and cleaning ice screws on routes up to Grade 3-4.

CLINIC FULL - CALL FOR WAITLIST

For more information, please contact Mountain Skills via the INQUIRY & REGISTRATION FORM