CONWAY CLIMBING FIELD GUIDE
Get Ready for Ice Season: Dry Tooling on Conway’s Steep Lines
A focused day of instruction from IMCS guides Jeni Calzaretta and guest pro Zac St. Jules teaching the techniques, ethics, and progression of dry tooling.
Get Ready for Ice Season: Dry Tooling on Conway’s Steep Lines.
Dry tooling in Conway distills climbing to its sharpest elements: tool placements, precise footwork and body position practiced on rock and mixed terrain under the tutelage of experienced guides. Led by International Mountain Climbing School guide Jeni Calzaretta with guest pro Zac St. Jules, the course walks participants through fundamentals and advanced techniques that translate directly to steep, technical routes.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Guided technique progression from fundamentals to hooking and torquing
Instruction begins with precision placements, balance and body positioning before advancing into specialized moves—hooking, torquing and other techniques—so climbers can tackle steeper, more demanding lines under guided supervision.
Coached by IMCS guide Jeni Calzaretta and pro climber Zac St. Jules
The program is led by International Mountain Climbing School guide Jeni Calzaretta with guest guide Zac St. Jules of Forecast Equipment, offering both instructional clarity and professional insight.
A day of hands‑on practice on dry and mixed terrain
Designed as a full day of on‑route instruction and skill practice, the course pairs drills with real climbing so participants can immediately apply new techniques to steep routes.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The day unfolds as structured instruction and hands‑on practice: a briefing and skills primer, repeated drills to ingrain placements and stance, coached attempts on progressively steeper terrain, and technique refinement led by guides who demonstrate and correct in real time. The focus is practical—building efficiency with tools and crampons so moves become second nature on demanding lines.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The course provides all technical equipment; participants should bring weather‑appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear and personal layers for a full day outdoors.
Technical gear for dry tooling is included as part of the course offering.
Participants assemble at the listed meeting point before moving to the instruction area.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who leads the course?
The program is led by IMCS guide Jeni Calzaretta with guest pro climber Zac St. Jules.
Is prior climbing experience required?
Previous climbing experience is recommended but not mandatory.
Is equipment provided?
All technical equipment is included with the course.
Where do participants meet?
The meeting location is 2733 White Mountain Hwy.
What will I learn during the day?
Participants learn fundamentals like precision placements, balance and body positioning and progress to advanced techniques such as hooking and torquing to climb steeper routes.
Who operates the course?
The course is offered by the International Mountain Climbing School.