2012 Alpinist/Smuggs Ice Bash

 

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.

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present the 2nd Annual VT Indoor Drytooling Comp! 

Kick off Ice Bash at Petra Cliffs in Burlington on Friday, January 27th – 6pm: Competition begins – watch the area’s best climbers battle it out to a winner take all finish.  $5 spectator fee, food & beverages provided.  Competitors - $250 cash prize, for both men's and women's categories.  Limited entry - email your intent to compete with a short climbing resume to info@sunriseadventuresports.com.


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
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  • Sunday January 31st Click here for detailed descriptions
  • 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
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    **Registration**


    REGISTER HERE, or CONTACT US to make other arrangements. Or, call 802.730.2978