So You Want To Climb Ice?
Learn how to Ice Climb
December to late March
Next Session: Jan. 12 & Jan. 20, 2007

ATTENTION: Ice Climbers, Photographers, Hikers & Naturalists!

Ice climbing is the recreational activity of climbing frozen ice that accumulates as a waterfall freezes.

Ice Climbers

Tying knots is essential for ice and rock climbing.

Slateford Falls in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.  It is a very close driving distance. This is Mary-Michael on her very first ice climb.

Register early for your Ice Climbing Clinic! (limited to 8 climbers). Your ice climbing experience begins with the Free Orientation Meeting (open to the public - registration required) at 43 Powhatatan Way in Hackettstown. Attendance at the Orientation is required to participate in Beginner Clinic.

Free Orientation Meeting
Date to be announced    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Pre-registration Required
Open to the public

Participants will learn how to size climbing boots, helmets, fit ice crampons, hold, carry and swing the ice axe, and how to hike into the ice climbing site. You will learn how to dress to stay warm while spending a day outside in the cold. We will also cover layering for optimum warmth with the correct clothing materials as well as cold weather tips for selecting high energy food and liquids. 

Beginner Climbing Clinic
Dates to be annoiunced    9:00 am – 4:00 pm
(Limited to 8 climbers)
Attendance at Orientation is required to participate in Beginner Clinic.

Participants will climb a frozen waterfall! This clinic will focus on learning all the safety issues including protective gear, hazard recognition, cold weather protocol. Gain confidence as you become familiar with the variations of stance, balance, and the general principals of movement on ice with the use of crampons and ice tools. Review of climbing knots, tying into the harness, belay techniques, safely lowering your partner off the top of a climb in cold weather conditions will be covered.

Hikers / Photographers / Naturalists

Instructor:	Instructor, Barry Rusnock on an     ice climb. Click for larger view. Barry Rusnock Assisted by Mary-Michael Levitt Director of The Riverview Counseling Center
Date:	Beginner Ice Climbing Clinic To Be Announced    9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Limited to 8 climbers) Private and Semi-Private sessions available December to late March, weather permitting
Fee:	Beginner Climbing Clinic (Orientation attendance required) All Day Instructor Fee: $250.00 Free Orientation - Pre-registration Required Hiker/Photographer/Naturalist Registration Fee: $10. 00
Meeting Place:	Riverview Counseling Center 43 Powhatatan Way Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (Directions)
Registration:	Age 15 years + Pre-registration Required Mail registration form (below) and non-refundable $50.00 deposit check to: Barry Rusnock, 43 Powhatatan Way, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Registration limited to four climbers. Make checks payable to: Barry Rusnock   Print Brochure and Registration Form (pdf) Photo: A frozen waterfall in our local area.
Inquiries:	You can make inquiries about our programs by contacting Barry Rusnock at 908-850-5778 or email us using our Contact Us form (Info@RiverviewOAC.com)