WHAT

6 days Ice Climbing – Level 2

WHERE

Golsfjellet & Hemsedal, Norway

WHEN

31 Jan – 5 Feb
Arrival: 31st evening

SIGN UP FOR ice climbing level 2: 31 jan-5 feb

Hemsedal offers some of the best ice climbing in Norway, with everything from accessible single-pitch routes to longer, more committing multi-pitch lines. The area also features alpine-style objectives for those looking to push their limits even further. We’ll refresh key skills from your previous experience while introducing new techniques and strategies to help you progress toward multi-pitch climbing. Expect plenty of hands-on practice.

Group size: With two instructors, we keep group sizes small, ensuring a low participant-to-instructor ratio for personalized coaching and maximum learning.

Instructor(s): Lars Bukkehave & Maria Winther

Language: English, Danish & Norwegian

Price: DKK 7.750,- per person

Requirements: This course is for climbers with prior ice climbing experience who want to progress to multi-pitch routes and refine their ice protection skills.

Exclusive amount on course: max 9 persons

Day 1 – Arrival & Course Opening

  • Travel to Golsfjellet
  • Official opening at 19:00 (the doors to the house opens at 17:00 earliest)
  • Participant and instructor introductions
  • Course goals, expectations, and safety briefing
  • Equipment distribution

Day 2 – Top-Rope Refresher

  • Single-pitch top-rope climbing
  • Focus on technique, movement, and efficiency
  • Re-familiarize with ice axes and crampons

Day 3 – Rope Skills & Multi-Pitch Prep

  • Top-rope climbing with a focus on anchor building
  • Ice screw placement and belay procedure
  • Multi-pitch communication and rope management


Day 4 – Multi-Pitch Ice Climbing

  • First multi-pitch ice routes
  • Applying rope systems, anchors, and belays in real scenarios
  • Emphasis on teamwork and efficiency on vertical terrain

Day 5 – Extended Multi-Pitch Adventure

  • Multi-pitch climbing day with a snowshoe approach
  • Longer routes, strategic pacing, and advanced techniques
  • Consolidating skills from previous days

Day 6 – Final Climbs & Wrap-Up

  • Last full day on the ice to push your skills and stamina
  • Course evaluation and feedback
  • Travel home around 14:00, or option to stay extra days

Everything is subject to change to the weather and ice conditions.

Included in the Course Fee

  • 6 days of instruction
    2 instructors the 3 days, 3 instructors the last 2 full days
    Multi pitch ratio: 3:1
  • Accommodation in our mountain house (5 nights)
  • Ice screws for practice (Bring your own if you have)
  • Ice axes (Bring your own if you have)
  • Ropes (Bring your own if you have)
  • Sauna goose 🙂

Not Included

  • Personal climbing equipment, mountaineering boots and crampons
  • Travel to and from Golsfjellet
  • Bed linen, sheet and towel
    (mandatory – bring your own or rent at the hut for 150 DKK)
  • Transport during the course
    (car rental, fuel, etc.)
  • Personal insurance(s)
  • Food during the course
    (we will buy shared food and cook together)


Equipment Rental (Optional)

  • Snowshoes: 75 DKK per day
  • Personal climbing equipment (full set): 500 DKK per week
  • Crampons: 300 DKK per week
  • Mountaineering boots: 450 DKK per week
    (limited sizes available, please let us now ASAP)