Join us at The Arlington Gasthaus & Speakeasy for dinner and a night of games, prizes and community!

Dinner and T-Shirt included in price of admission.

This intermediate top-rope ice climbing clinic focuses on refining movement, footwork, and tool placement so steeper ice feels more controlled and sustainable. Ideal for climbers ready to progress beyond the basics. Expand your knowledge through various drills and expert pointers. This clinic is a great next step as you progress along your ice climbing journey and for those just looking to brush up on efficient climbing.

Rentals are not included in the price.

Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.

Getting close to finally completing your 50 consecutive pitches of ice without falling and ready to take the lead? This clinic is for those looking to lead & leaders looking to expand their knowledge and those getting ready or interested in getting ready to jump on the ‘sharp end’ with sharp things. Learn about various tactics for climbing steep ice, placing screws, building anchors, and more.

Rentals are not included in the price.

Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.

This intermediate top-rope ice climbing clinic focuses on refining movement, footwork, and tool placement so steeper ice feels more controlled and sustainable. Ideal for climbers ready to progress beyond the basics. Expand your knowledge through various drills and expert pointers. This clinic is a great next step as you progress along your ice climbing journey and for those just looking to brush up on efficient climbing.

Rentals are not included in the price.

Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.

Additional T-shirt including Canada wide flat rate shipping.

Can't make it out to the 2026 Madawaska Icefest? But still want to support the ACC & your local ice climbing scene? We appreciate your support and will see you in 2027!

IMPORTANT: T-shirts are included with the Saturday Night Dinner/Party ticket. Additional T-shirt sales will be available at both Diamond Lake & The Arlington during the event for $25.

Rent mountaineering boots and crampons for the weekend. Does not include ice axes, but you should be able to borrow these at any of the crags that are part of the ice fest. You must fill out the rental survey by Feb 1st to secure your rentals: https://forms.gle/xSttSgwwjHtqKNKd8

Terms: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19D0s4ezJ9bk8B1W3PleoG3B5wU5YT3a-/

Pick up: Friday evening at the Arlington during registration or Diamond lake on Saturday morning after 8:30 AM.

Drop off: Before 3:30 PM on Sunday at Diamond Lake

Rentals provided in partnership with LIV Outside

Rent mountaineering boots and crampons for Saturday. Does not include ice axes, but you should be able to borrow these at any of the crags that are part of the ice fest. You must fill out the rental survey by Feb 1st to secure your rentals: https://forms.gle/xSttSgwwjHtqKNKd8

Terms: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19D0s4ezJ9bk8B1W3PleoG3B5wU5YT3a-/

Pick up: Friday evening at the Arlington during registration or Diamond lake on Saturday morning after 8:30 AM.

Drop off: Before 4:00 PM on Saturday at Diamond Lake

Rentals provided in partnership with LIV Outside

Rent mountaineering boots and crampons for Sunday. Does not include ice axes, but you should be able to borrow these at any of the crags that are part of the ice fest. You must fill out the rental survey by Feb 1st to secure your rentals: https://forms.gle/xSttSgwwjHtqKNKd8

Terms: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19D0s4ezJ9bk8B1W3PleoG3B5wU5YT3a-/

Pick up: Diamond lake on Sunday morning after 8:30 AM.

Drop off: Before 3:30 PM on Sunday at Diamond Lake

Rentals provided in partnership with LIV Outside

Do not purchase before contacting the rentals co-ordinator to confirm availability ([email protected]).

Rent mountaineering boots and crampons for your intermediate or advanced course (rentals are included in intro courses). You must fill out the rental survey by Feb 1st to secure your rentals: https://forms.gle/xSttSgwwjHtqKNKd8

Terms: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19D0s4ezJ9bk8B1W3PleoG3B5wU5YT3a-/

Pick up: Diamond lake before your course.

Drop off: Diamond Lake after your course.

Rentals provided in partnership with LIV Outside

If you think of ice cubes from your freezer when we say “ice” then this clinic is for you! We will show you all the basics of getting geared up, how to climb frozen waterfalls, and have fun whilst doing so. With kind and supportive instruction from highly experienced guides from Muskoka Mountainworks you'll be in for a real frosty treat.

Rentals are included in the price! Rentals provided by Muskoka Mountainworks.

Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.

Group A
This intermediate top-rope ice climbing clinic focuses on refining movement, footwork, and tool placement so steeper ice feels more controlled and sustainable. Ideal for climbers ready to progress beyond the basics. Expand your knowledge through various drills and expert pointers. This clinic is a great next step as you progress along your ice climbing journey and for those just looking to brush up on efficient climbing.

Rentals are not included in the price.

Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.

Due to demand we have opened another section of Intro to Ice!

Group B

If you think of ice cubes from your freezer when we say “ice” then this clinic is for you! We will show you all the basics of getting geared up, how to climb frozen waterfalls, and have fun whilst doing so. With kind and supportive instruction from highly experienced guides you'll be in for a real frosty treat.

Rentals are included in the price! They're provided in partnership with LIV Outside.

This session is priced differently than others because there was not enough gear to run two "Intro" courses at once with gear included.

Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.

If you think of ice cubes from your freezer when we say “ice” then this clinic is for you! We will show you all the basics of getting geared up, how to climb frozen waterfalls, and have fun whilst doing so. With kind and supportive instruction from highly experienced guides from Muskoka Mountainworks you'll be in for a real frosty treat.

Rentals are included in the price! Rentals provided by Muskoka Mountainworks.

Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.

Due to demand we have opened another section of Intro to Ice!

Group B

If you think of ice cubes from your freezer when we say “ice” then this clinic is for you! We will show you all the basics of getting geared up, how to climb frozen waterfalls, and have fun whilst doing so. With kind and supportive instruction from highly experienced guides you'll be in for a real frosty treat.

Rentals are included in the price! They're provided in partnership with LIV Outside.

This session is priced differently than others because there was not enough gear to run two "Intro" courses at once with gear included.

Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.

This intermediate top-rope ice climbing clinic focuses on refining movement, footwork, and tool placement so steeper ice feels more controlled and sustainable. Ideal for climbers ready to progress beyond the basics. Expand your knowledge through various drills and expert pointers. This clinic is a great next step as you progress along your ice climbing journey and for those just looking to brush up on efficient climbing.

Rentals are not included in the price.

Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.

If you think of ice cubes from your freezer when we say “ice” then this clinic is for you! We will show you all the basics of getting geared up, how to climb frozen waterfalls, and have fun whilst doing so. With kind and supportive instruction from highly experienced guides from Muskoka Mountainworks you'll be in for a real frosty treat.

Rentals are included in the price! Rentals provided by Muskoka Mountainworks.

Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.

If you think of ice cubes from your freezer when we say “ice” then this clinic is for you! We will show you all the basics of getting geared up, how to climb frozen waterfalls, and have fun whilst doing so. With kind and supportive instruction from highly experienced guides from Muskoka Mountainworks you'll be in for a real frosty treat.

Rentals are included in the price! Rentals provided by Muskoka Mountainworks.

Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.

Due to demand we have opened another section of Intro to Ice!

Group B

If you think of ice cubes from your freezer when we say “ice” then this clinic is for you! We will show you all the basics of getting geared up, how to climb frozen waterfalls, and have fun whilst doing so. With kind and supportive instruction from highly experienced guides you'll be in for a real frosty treat.

Rentals are included in the price! They're provided in partnership with LIV Outside.

This session is priced differently than others because there was not enough gear to run two "Intro" courses at once with gear included.

Refunds are at organizer's discretion. No refunds due to ice conditions.