Ice Coop Rec and Competition Teams

Registration for fall comp and rec teams will open September 15th!

Our Teams

Recreational Climbing Team

  • Ideal for folks new to drytooling and ice climbing (or who just prefer a laid-back approach)

  • Great for beginner and intermediate climbers looking for a fun way to stay in shape

  • Develops strength and skill for both gym and outdoor objectives 

  • Can improve your endurance, technique, and efficiency on tools

  • Brand new Ladies-Only team for the 2025/2026 season

Competition Climbing Team

  • Best for climbers who have at least a little past competition experience

  • Ideal for folks who have been members of Ice Coop rec or comp teams in the past

  • Requires a base level of climbing fitness 

  • Focuses on advanced technique and movement 

  • Develops physical and mental strength for advanced objectives and drytooling competitions 

New Offering: Competition+ Climbing Team

  • Best for climbers who are focused on competition climbing and have previously participated in our competition team

  • Requires a high level of climbing fitness 

  • Focuses on developing expert technique, movement, and strength

  • Elevate physical and mental toughness for drytooling competitions 

  • Additional focus clinics unique to Comp+ team

  • Application required to participate. To apply, submit a video of yourself climbing the application route to programs@theicecoop.org by midnight on 8/17. Invitations will be sent out on 8/19. More info here.

Team practices will be held once a week. Practices begin in early October and go through the end of March. Sign-ups open September 1st! Spots are limited and available first-come, first-served. You don't have to make it to every single practice, but full-season commitment is required. This is our favorite part of the season, and we'd love to have you join us! 

Spots are limited and available first-come, first-served. You don't have to make it to every single practice, but full-season commitment is required. This is our favorite part of the season, and we'd love to have you join us! 

Scholarship Opportunities

We strive to include everyone in our programming and offer a limited number of scholarships. Please click here to apply for a scholarship.