Introductory course of Ice Climbing in the Atlas

A 4-to-5-day introductory course of Ice Climbing in the Atlas, the best place of Moroccan mountains. Certified instructors will teach you all you need.

Atlas

5 Days

Jan - Mar, Oct - Dec

Description

I invite you to give your first steps in ice climbing in the Atlas.

Toukbal Range is one of the best places for the practice of ice climbing. If you want to improve your skills, this course of ice climbing in the Atlas is for you!

The Atlas has options for all tastes: from easy paths to more complex routes with watercourses.

Besides, there is a wide range of difficulty grades: from Scottish III to V, including continental mixed routes. And If you are looking for a combined expedition, the Atlas also offers mountaineering trips on Grade I and II ground.

During this introductory course of ice climbing in the Altlas, I will teach you:

How to move your body in an ice climb
How to use crampons and piolet
How to put the ice anchors and screws

You will also have the chance of living your first ice climb with the help of a mountain guide! Here I leave an estimate itinerary:

DAY 1

Starting point in Marrakech. We will be taken to Imlil, our trail-head. From there, we will walk to the hut at 3.200 meters of height.

DAY 2

Our first contact with ice climbing will be in a pitch near the hut. There, I will explain you the basics and let’s get started.

DAY 3

You’ll put into practice all you learned, in an great place of the Atlas.

DAY 4

Another intense day of ice climbing. By the end of the day, you will practice an ice climb by yourself in one or two routes.

DAY 5

We will hike from Toukbal Hut to Imlil, where a transfer will take us back to Marrakech.

You can also ask for private courses. Any item can be change according to your needs! If you’d like to be part of this course of ice climbing in the Atlas, contact me right now.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Porters

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

Hotel Kenzi Rissani Erfoud Morocco

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Hotel Kasbah Erg Chebbi Merzouga Morocco

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Ksar Timnay Erfoud Morocco

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About the guide

James

Mountain Leader

I hold the Mountaineering Instructor Certificate (MIC) and I'm a keen summer and winter climber. Originally from California, I lived in Morocco for ten years, most recently in the High Atlas mountain village of Imlil, and I'm currently based in the UK. I come alive in the mountains and love my role as a climbing and mountaineering instructor and seeing people equipped for their own adventures.

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What people are saying about Explore-Share

Man

Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!

Maxine

Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.

Valeriya

You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.

Joshua

We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.

Cami

Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.

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