WHAT
6 days Ice Climbing – Level 2
WHERE
Rjukan, Norway
WHEN
13-18 January 2026
Arrival: 13th afternoon
Rjukan offers some of the best ice climbing in Europe, with everything from single-pitch routes to long, committing multi-pitch lines. The area even boasts alpine climbing opportunities for those looking to push their limits further. We’ll refresh key skills from your previous experience while introducing new techniques and strategies to progress toward multi-pitch climbing. Expect plenty of hands-on practice.
Requirements: This course is designed for those who have already completed an introduction to ice climbing and are ready to take the next step.
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 5.900,- 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.
DAY FOR DAY
Day 1 – 13 Jan: Travel to Rjukan. Arrival afternoon.
Day 2 – 14 Jan: This day we will smash some ice on top rope to get the feeling and technique back
Day 3 – 15 Jan: Will be all about rope skills, ice screws and procedure for multi pitch
Day 4 – 16 Jan: MULTI PITCH !!!!!
Day 5 – 17 Jan: MULTI PITCH !!!!! Hike in on Snowshoes
Day 6 – 18 Jan: Climb the last energy out of the arms, travel home around 14:00
This program is a template and it might change according to weather and ice conditions.
Included:
Instruction 6 days (2 instructors: ratio 4:1)
Stay in a hut or hostel for 5 nights
Ice Screws for lead
Not included:
Personal climbing gear
Travel to Rjukan
Travel during the course (car rental, gas, etc)
Any insurances
Snowshoes (75dkk pr day)
Food during the course (we are going to buy shared food and cook together)
Other info:
If you need to rent any year, please let us know in advance
Welcome to our adventures
