Prepare to Ice Climb
Ice climbing provides a unique opportunity to experience an epic adventure scaling giant pillars of ice in the mountains for New Hampshire. We make the sport accessible by working with our partners to create an event that makes it simple for anyone to give the sport a try or to make it an annual trip for friends and family to share together. No experience necessary. Prices dependent on dates & booking.
ALL AGES, ALL ABILITIES
For over 25 years, Rock Spot Climbing has strived to make the sport of climbing accessible to as many people as possible with nine (9) indoor rock climbing facilities across the Rhode Island, Boston, MA, New Haven, CT region. For over 20 years, we have hosted Ice Fest to make the sport of Ice Climbing as accessible as a day on the slopes by providing gear, instruction, an accessible venue, and lodging.
Owner, Lary Norin, has attended every event and brings with him years of experience along with his passion for the sport. We’ve introduced hundreds of climbers to it, both beginner and advanced rock climbers alike.
Not your first time ice climbing?
We are so excited to provide the next step for those who have some ice climbing experience and are interested in learning more. Check out our full day sessions with taller walls with more difficult climbs available.
DIRECTIONS
The Flume Gorge is beautiful in the winter, but it can be a challenge to navigate alone so we have set key locations and times to get everyone geared up and to pitch safely and efficiently. Use the information below to get an idea of what to expect and what we’re doing to maximize everyone’s experience.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
While we have worked with our sponsors to provide everyone with ice climbing boots, crampons, ice axes, and a harness if you don’t have your own, you’ll need to be prepared for the cold weather conditions. We recommend bringing at least the following:
Snow pants and jacket
Keep your legs and core warm and dry with a waterproof outer layer
Internal layers
A synthetic, moisture wicking layer against your skin along with multiple intermediate layers will allow you to manage your body heat and moisture levels while performing physical activity like hiking and climbing in cold environments
Gloves, warm socks, hand and foot warmers
Consider finger dexterity while protecting your extremities and keeping them warm
Balaclava
Cover your face and keep it warm
Ice Climbing Gaiters
Protect your snow pants from your crampon spikes
Water and food
Stay hydrated and fueled
EVENT REGISTRATION
Ice Fest has sold out every year with prime, weekend spots filling up before the end of the year so don’t wait and register today
Resources
Learn more about the sport of Ice Climbing