Join us at the Ice Climbing Clinic, an ice climbing journey on one of Iceland’s most known outlet glaciers, Solheimajokull. Sólheimajökull is only a 2 hour drive from Reykjavik so it is an easy day trip while you are in the capital area. We choose a site appropriate to your climbing skill which we start enhancing throughout the day. Enjoy the scenic environment glacier hiking while your guide goes through the essentials of Ice climbing.
What we will cover during the day is the basics of ice climbing such as appropriate knots and hitches, anchor building for safe top rope set up, ice climbing techniques, crampon techniques, belaying, communication and more.
Dates & Prices
Please contact us for pricing and availability.
Included
- Certified AIMG Glacier Guide
- Private transfer
- Mountaineering boots
- Rain gear
- Helmet
- Harness
- Ice tools
- Crampons
- Other technical climbing gear
Not included
- Personal Outdoor Clothing
- Food for the day
- Gratuities
Itinerary
We pick you up at your hotel at 08.00 and head out towards Sólheimajökull on the south coast of Iceland. After about 2 hours of driving, we reach the glacier that offers climbing suitable for everyone, no matter your climbing level or experience. After a full day out glacier hiking and ice climbing, we get back to the vehicle and head to Reykjavik where you will be dropped off at your accommodation in the evening around 18:00 or 19:00.