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WestFjords, Iceland

February 20-26, 2017

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This is the most advanced ice climbing clinic Chicks offers. The West Fjords of Iceland are the premier location for adventurous climbers to explore. Travel with us this winter to experience the beautiful ice lines in this remote landscape. The program runs at a 2:1 guide to client ratio and focuses on backcountry ice climbing. This program is physically demanding and approaches can range from 1 to 3 hours to the base of the ice climbs. Expect to carry large packs with your personal gear and a rope. Average vertical elevation gain on the approaches range from 500-2000 feet. The schedule is to climb four days, with one rest day/weather day built into the schedule.

If you feel you are ready to graduate to the next level, then this program is for you. We will base our program out of a dorm style guesthouse, conveniently located within a minutes walk to the grocery store and restaurants.  After a long day on the ice, we will enjoy a catered meal together. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this unique trip.

This clinic is recommended for experienced backcountry ice and/or alpine climbers only.

Includes:

*5 days guided climbing
* Backcountry multi-pitch ice focus
* 2-to-1 participant to guide ratio
* 6 Nights lodging in shared bunkrooms
* Meals (breakfast and dinner)
* Ground transportation in Bildudalur

 Not Included:

* Roundtrip Airfare (International and Domestic)
* Ground transportation in Reykyavik
* Lunches and snacks during the program
* Travel insurance (mandatory)
* Baggage Fees

Pricing:

Iceland Graduate Package: $3299

Iceland Travel Logistics

What to Bring List to Iceland

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY: *All requests for cancellations must be submitted in writing.

For international trips, Chicks requires full payment at the time of booking. If you cancel your reservation more than two months from the start of the trip, we will return your full deposit, less a $50 processing fee.  If you cancel within 60 days of your start date, or fail to appear, you are responsible for and will be charged/billed the full amount of the trip.
For events within the U.S., Chicks requires full payment at the time of booking.  If you cancel your reservation more than 30 days from the start of the trip, we will return your full payment, less a $50 processing fee.  Less than 30 days, no refunds will be granted.  For this reason, please consider purchasing travel insurance if you think short notice cancellation is a possibility.
For all your travel insurance needs, please e-mail Erin Rountree or contact her via phone at: 208-788-2870.

PROPOSED ITINERARY

Day 1: FEBRUARY 20

Arrive in Reykjavik on this date. Take bus or taxi from the International Airport to the Domestic Airport. It is about an hour drive from the International airport  to the domestic airport. Take the only daily flight on Eagle Air to Bildudalur at 11:30am.

12:30 pm: Arrive in Bildudalur. Chicks will pick you up at the airport and take you to the Guesthouse.

1:00 pm: Kick off meeting/orientation and gear check at the Guesthouse.

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Backcountry Awareness &  Safety Training

6:00 pm: Catered group dinner.

Day 2: FEBRUARY 21

6:30 am: Breakfast at guest house

7:30 am – 5:30 pm: Climbing in the fjords.

7:00 pm: Catered Dinner

Day 3: FEBRUARY 22

6:30 am: Breakfast at guest house

7:30 am – 5:30 pm: Climbing in the fjords.

7:00 pm: Catered Dinner

Day 4: FEBRUARY 23

8:00 am: Breakfast at guest house

8:00 am – 6:30 pm: Rest Day/Weather Day. We plan to climb 4 out of 5 days with the expectation of poor weather and the need for a built in rest day.

7:00 pm: Catered Dinner

Day 5: FEBRUARY 24

6:30 am: Breakfast at guest house

8:00 am – 6:30 pm: Climbing in the fjords.

7:00 pm: Catered Dinner

Day 6: FEBRUARY 25

8:00 am: Breakfast at guest house

8:00 am – 6:30 pm: Climbing in the fjords.

7:00 pm: Closing ceremony and catered dinner

Day 7: FEBRUARY 26

8:00 am: Breakfast at Guesthouse

12:30pm: Depart Bildudalur on Eagle Air to the Domestic Airport in Reykyavik. This is only one daily flight out of Bildudalur. Spend more time on your own exploring Iceland, or fly back home.