Lillooet Ice Climbing Festival

January 26th, 27th and 28th, 2024

Presented by Climb On Equipment & Danny O'Farrell

In Partnership with Black Diamond Equipment, Arcteryx, CAMP, Petzl & Edelrid

The Lillooet ice climbing festival is a grassroots festival that has been revived after a break for many years. This event is intended to be a gathering of like-minded ice-climbing enthusiasts in one of the premier ice destinations on the west coast of Canada.

This event will take place all around Lillooet and surrounding St'at'imc Territory, so please be respectful.

Custom artwork by Tami Knight

Tickets: $10 - This is a non-profit event, all proceeds are going to support local access societies, route development or emergency services.

Purchase Ticket

Ticket price includes: Community donation, entry and a drink ticket for Saturday evening event, slideshow & speakers, DJ night plus access to attend clinics and gear rentals.

Limited Edition event T-shirts with artwork by Tami Knight: Official Merchandise

Schedule of Events

Friday, January 26th 2024

Evening meet and greet at the Lillooet Brewery - 6pm to 8pm. A casual evening for those who have driven up.
Secret surprise launch of....you'll have to wait and see!

Saturday, January 27th 2024

Morning Events

Coffee and baked goods at Abundance Bakery (Early Access 7.30am Friday, 6am Saturday and 6.30am Sunday)
Vendor Village - Gear Demos @Lillooet Brewery 7am - 10am. Check out and try the latest toys from Black Diamond, CAMP, Edelrid & Petzl

Clinics - Presented to you by Arcteryx and CAMP in partnership with Vancouver Mountain Guides

Ice for beginners (A) with Brent Nixon from VMG
Ice for beginners (B) with Ian Welsted
Steep ice with Jon Walsh
Women's Only Ice Climbing Clinic with Julia Niles - Day One

Evening Event - Brought to you by Black Diamond Equipment

Beer get-together - Come meet the crew at Lillooet Brewing, Doors open 6.30pm. Event Ticket required (Includes one free beer)
Slide show & Speakers 7.30 - 8.30pm, stories and images by Paul McSorley and Jon Walsh
DJ - Sam Kinally Party, 9.30pm - Midnight, Dance the night away
Sowilo Food Truck onsite for dinner. Local organic vegetarian/vegan comfort food.

Sunday, January 28th 2024

Coffee and baked goods at Abundance Bakery (7am Early Access)
Vendor Village - Gear Demos @Lillooet Brewery 7am - 10am. Check out and try the latest toys from Black Diamond, CAMP, Edelrid & Petzl

Clinics - Presented to you by Arcteryx and CAMP in partnership Vancouver Mountain Guides

Improve your Ice Game with Paul McSorley
Mixed climbing with Ian Welsted
Women's Ice Climbing Clinic with Julia Niles - Day Two

Venues

Extra Information

All activities are being run by volunteers, please be kind.
Please use the West Coast Ice Facebook page to find partners.
Accommodation: Please book your accommodation ASAP as Lillooet has limited rooms, please share where appropriate.