Adapted Ice Climbing in the Heart of Edmonton

Presented by Qi Creative, Factory Climbing, and Arc’teryx

Ice climbing is inherently dangerous, as you will use ice tools (sharp metal pick axes) and crampons (sharp metal spiked shoes) to climb up an ice wall while wearing a harness and rope. For these reasons, participants will need to ensure that they can demonstrate appropriate awareness of safety, following directions, and have a certain level of physical ability to safely participate in this activity. Below are the requirements to participate in this activity:

• Must be 16 years of age or older

• Must be able to safely and accurately swing a hammer to drive a nail into wood (swinging the ice tools into hard ice). If one arm/hand is weaker than the other or one arm has limited range of motion, you may still be able to participate.

• Must be able to safely and accurately kick a soccer ball with both feet (kicking the crampon spikes into hard ice). If one leg is weaker or has limited range of motion, you may still be able to participate in the activity.

• Must be able to wear Ski Boots and walk safely on uneven terrain

• Must be able to hang from monkey bars for 5-10 seconds

• Must be able to follow directions independently

• Those with visual impairments are able to safely participate in this activity (will need to be able to follow verbal instructions on where to place ice tools and crampons)

If you have questions about the program please feel free to contact Trent at trentmagis@qicreative.com