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.
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.
Disclaimer: Ice Climbing is inherently dangerous, you are responsible for your own safety.
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