Ice Coop Rec and Competition Teams

Registration for fall comp and rec teams will open this September. We are currently taking applications for our fall Comp+ Team.

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!