Master the Ropes. Conquer the Ice:
A Teen’s Guide to Alaska Adventure
Step into the ultimate gateway to the Alaskan wilderness with this intensive course designed for teens. Far beyond what you’d find at a typical summer camp, this program equips students with pro-level skills essential for adventure and everyday problem-solving.
From mastering knots, anchors, and ropes to learning how to secure loads or scale vertical ice walls, participants will gain hands-on experience that builds confidence and resilience. Whether tackling rugged landscapes or preparing for future challenges, this course lays the foundation for a lifetime of adventure and practical know-how.
Course Details
This course is for students entering 10th grade through 12th grade in the fall.
Students must have completed a MOI course or demonstrate relevant experience for approval.
4 Days
July 4 - 12: FULL
August 1 - 9: FULL
$950
Class Requirements
- -Good physical condition
- -Ability to walk for several hours in crampons over uneven and difficult terrain
- -Comfort with exposure to heights and rugged environments
- -Ability to listen attentively and follow all directions
- -Willingness to help with all camp chores, gear management, and morale
What you’ll learn
Get ready to push your limits and embrace the raw beauty of Alaska in this hands-on ice climbing course. While scaling ice walls and mastering technical skills isn’t the easiest way to experience the Last Frontier, it’s undoubtedly the most rewarding. By immersing yourself in this challenging environment, you’ll gain the tools, confidence, and resilience needed to navigate and connect with the Last Great Wilderness like never before.
Essential Knots
Anchor Building
Using ropes and rigging for shelter
Glacial Travel
Belaying
Basic Haul Systems
Communication
Teamwork
What to expect:
This course starts with you and your team on our campus learning the fundamentals of anchors, knots, straps and ropes. Imagine mastering essntial knots and rigging techniques, learning to secure gear like an Alaskan pro, building your own bombproof shelter, and preparing to climb ice.
After honing your skills, you’ll embark on a two day advanced ice climbing course on the legendary Matanuska Glacier. Picture scaling towering frozen giants, exploring a crevasse, and conquering the elements with every crampon step.
This course is for you if:
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You want to learn practical skills that’ll help you expand your capacity for adventure.
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You’re ready to push your limits and discover what you’re truly capable of.
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You’re tired of the ordinary and crave epic experiences.
Courses for Summer 2025 Available NOW!
Scholarships Available
We want our courses to be accessible to everyone.
Generous donations from our community make this program possible. Thanks to our partners, we are able to offer discounts for a limited number of students. They can’t last forever, so take advantage of them while supplies last! Sponsors and scholarship amounts will change each month. Booking earlier will save you more.
This month’s sponsor is MICA Guides. Book online and use the code MICAGUIDES to save 50% on your tuition.
