Charges for use of The Castleford Ice Walls, 2006:
| ADULT OPTIONS (All necessary equipment and clothing included – see below) | PRICE |
| OPTION A1 (Learn to Ice Climb): One-on-one with a qualified instructor* 60 minutes actual climbing and 15 minutes preparation** |
£40 |
| OPTION A2 Two adults with a qualified instructor* 60 minutes shared climbing and 15 minutes preparation** |
£25 each |
| OPTION A3 Three adults with a qualified instructor* 60 minutes shared climbing and 15 minutes preparation** |
£20 each |
| ADULT OPTIONS II (Climbers provide all their own equipment or can hire individual items from Castleford Vertical Chill Ice Walls – For hire charges see below) | |
| OPTION B1 For one experienced ice climber wishing to climb for 1 hour*** No instruction, but needing a be-layer for the full session* 60 minutes actual climbing and 15 minutes preparation** |
£30 |
| OPTION B2 For two to six experienced ice climbers belaying each other *** 60 minutes shared climbing and 15 minutes preparation** |
£15 each |
| JUNIOR OPTIONS (All necessary equipment and clothing included) 14 – 16 years old. Accompanied by a responsible adult. | |
| OPTION C1 (Learn to Ice Climb): One-on-one with a qualified instructor* 60 minutes actual climbing and 15 minutes preparation** |
£30 |
| OPTION C2 Two Juniors with a qualified instructor* 60 minutes shared climbing and 15 minutes preparation** |
£20 each |
| OPTION C3 Three Juniors with a qualified instructor* 60 minutes shared climbing and 15 minutes preparation** |
£15 |
* (Qualified in instructing ice climbing, belaying, and rope techniques for the Vertical Chill Ice Walls)
** (Getting changed and signing a waiver form)
*** Experienced climbers wishing to belay one another will need to be assessed. There is a ‘one off’ administrative charge of £5.00 for this service and the issue of a membership card.
| Equipment provided |
Ice Axes | Climbing Harness | Boots | Crampons | Jacket | Trousers | Helmet & Safety glasses |
| Options A & C | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Option B only | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 |
Please note, we are unable to provide gloves. Therefore, you will need to bring your own to use on the ice wall. Alternatively, you can purchase them from the store.
To book your session, or for more information, call Ellis Brigham/ F.E.B. Mountain Sports on 01977 516774.
CORPORATE - PRICE ON APPLICATION.
In conjunction with the
ski slope, indoor rock climbing walls and participating bars and restaurants;
with an instructor (qualified in instructing ice climbing, belaying, rope
techniques for the Vertical Chill Ice Walls, Castleford.) Please ask at the ski
or climbing booking reception for details. Approx 60 minutes per team
sharing climbing time and approx 30 minutes preparation time (including
signing the ‘waiver’). All necessary equipment and clothing
is included in the price.