A0 – 2nd edition
November 16 @ 13:00 – 21:00
The two extremes of our sport come together: the most adventurous disciplines and techniques meet indoor climbing. Activities inspired by big wall climbing, winter ascents, mountaineering, and competitive dry-tooling will be on the agenda.
Mountaineering workshops, technical training, unique routes, and more:
Attend demonstrations by our partners! Join workshops where you will learn essential alpine techniques like self-rescue and ice axe-specific movements.
Dry-tooling :
Dry-tooling with Nathalie Fortin : discover dry-tooling with Nathalie Fortin, an ice climber and mountaineer with over 20 years of experience. This discipline involves climbing on rock using wooden ice axes or traditional ice tools. Courses tailored for all skill levels will allow you to get acquainted with this demanding practice—on our walls and with your climbing shoes and gloves!
from 1:15 pm to 2:00 pm, and from 2:15 pm to 3:00 pm
Rescue : discover rescue techniques in mountaineering : managing emergency situations and self-rescue in alpine environments. Accessible to all skill levels, this course will teach you how to react effectively when needed.
Aid climbing: Get an introduction to aid climbing: newly designed routes that can’t be climbed freely—you’ll need to use etriers!
Bonatti: This route comes to a complete stop, making it impossible to pass—you might even need a grappling hook… what to do?
Wooden Ice Axe Competition (top-rope):
Participate or cheer on the climbers from the community during a friendly competition with wooden ice axes!
Participation fee: $30 (includes gym entry). Top-rope certifications are required before 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 16.
Required equipment: helmets and climbing shoes.
Dry-tooling Competition, Open Category (metal blades and climbing shoes, lead climbing):
This is a unique opportunity! A qualification route and a final route allow you to compete indoors with real ice axes in hand. Show off your precision, endurance, and mastery. An experience not to be missed, whether as a competitor or as a spectator seeking thrills!
Participation fee: $50 (includes gym entry). Lead climbing certifications are required before 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 16.
Required equipment: mixed or dry-tooling ice axes, dry-tooling blades, climbing shoes, and helmets.
Prizes for competitors: more details to come.
On-site food – activities – raffles.
Entry Fees for the Day:
- Friendly Competition: $30
Includes gym entry, participation in climbing workshops, and the option to join the friendly competition (wooden ice axes, top-rope). - Open Competition: $50
Includes gym entry, participation in climbing workshops, and participation in the dry-tooling competition (metal ice axes, lead climbing). - Spectators (from 6:00 PM onwards): $5 – free for members.
