The 6th annual Smuggs Ice Bash – the local’s ice climbing festival at the foot of Smuggler’s Notch. We are working out the details of this year's Bash, be prepared for some great clinics, a wicked slide show, and the Petzl drytooling comp at Petra Cliffs on Friday night!!
**Clinic registration and information here
The main venue this year will be at the
Smuggler's Notch Inn, right in the village of Jeffersonville. There are rooms available upstairs, a great pub downstairs, and all the vendors in the middle. Mention the Ice Bash for a room discount. For more
lodging options, click here. There is always free winter camping in Smuggler's Notch for the thrifty.
Download the 2012 poster HERE
Download the 2010 poster HERE. Download the 2009 PDF HERE.
Schedule and Clinics
Gear Demos available 9am Saturday and Sunday. Try out the latest in boots, tools, and crampons, and more. Gear is expected to be returned before 5pm each day. Gear demos are free with ID - credit card deposit required if you aren't planning on returning the stuff. Don't hesitate to try out a clinic - this is a festival for everyone, novices to veterans!
is footing the bill for the women's clinic on Saturday - its FREE! (for women only!).
Friday: Military climbing day, Smuggler's Notch.
Friday night: Indoor drytooling comp, all climbers invited.
Saturday night: Slideshow at The Village Tavern/Smuggler's Notch Inn - Free, 6pm.
NEW for Saturday night...FEATS OF STRENGTH, presented by Sarah Garlick of the American Alpine Club - yeah, you should try it - 530pm
Water Ice Climbing Primer (novice)..........FULL
Steep and Mixed ...............................$120
New Leader's Course (two days)..............$120
Waterfall Ice - Women Only...................FREE
Private 1:1 guide...............................FULL
open
Water Ice Climbing Primer (novice).........$120
Women's Ice 201 with Andrea................$150
New Leader's Course (two days)..............$120
Companion Rescue ............................$120
Private 1:1 guide...............................$225
open
REGISTER HERE, or
CONTACT US to make other arrangements.
Or, call 802.730.2978