Mixed (Dry+Ice) Progression Training (Day 1 of 3) - Monday, Nov 23, 2026 - Monday, Nov 23, 2026

The Basics:
Event Type: Course 
Event Location: TBD Bow Valley 
Event Starts:   Monday, Nov 23, 2026 08:00 AM  
Event Ends:   Monday, Nov 23, 2026 04:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Sunday, Nov 22, 2026  
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Nicole Neutzling
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
Maximum Group Size: 4
Minimum Group Size: 6
Number Registered So Far:   0 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

This is a ACC Calgary run course....click the link below to register. 

https://calendar.acccalgary.ca/Event/Detail?eventId=7281


THIS IS A 3-DAY PROGRESSION COURSE: 

Becoming a solid mixed climber takes the experience and understanding of two different mediums- ice and rock.

During these three days we will focus on rock and ice separately and then look at how to put them together and the transition from one to the other. Priority is given to people who sign up for all 3 days


Day 1- Nov 23) drytooling. Understand the basics, efficiency, how to read the rock, how to beat the pump and how to lead safely.

Day 2 - Dec 7) spend a day on ice, improving movement, efficiency and reading the ice. Practice ice mock leads and technique. 

Day 3 Dec 21) mixed climbing. Practice combining the two on mixed climbs. How to break a climb down to lead it safely. The transitions of rock to ice can be the hardest part- look at ways to make this less strenuous and safer. 


The course will be taught by Sarah Hueniken, a full ACMG Alpine Guide. Sarah Hueniken has been living and guiding in Canmore for the past 15 years. As a full ACMG Alpine guide, she spends her summers guiding rock and alpine and her winters guiding ice and mixed routes. Having climbed for over 20 years, Sarah has traveled and worked in various places throughout the US, Mexico, South America and Asia to explore the mountains of the world. Highlights have included a first ascent of a 6000m peak bordering Tibet (Sachun 5.10+ M5), new ice lines in Iceland and Canada, first ascent of sea stacks in Newfoundland, Spray Ice, and participating in various climbing competitions.
Required Items to Bring:
Harness, helmet, ice tools, crampons pre- adjusted to boots, boots suitable for ice climbing, locking carabiner and belay device. Sarah may have more requirements.



Cancellation Policy
If a participant is unable to attend a paid course or trip, there will be no refund unless the participant finds a suitable replacement that is acceptable to the trip coordinator. Acceptable waiting list candidates will have priority. It will then be the participant's responsibility to recover funds from the replacement. If the coordinator cancels an event, participants get a refund (less any non-recoverable costs). Note that ACC National does not refund hut fees due to weather, delay, closures, or any other reasons. The Rocky Mountain Section of the ACC is a not for profit club and we only charge attendees what it costs us to provide courses or trips.
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