Nope! No experience required.

Ice climbing is very safe (just as safe as rock climbing) when undertaken with a professional ice climbing guide. The safety system that we use is the same one that is used in rock climbing gyms throughout North America.

Your guide will rig the ropes, give you the latest and greatest climbing gear available, and teach you everything you need to know to have a safe and enjoyable climbing experience.

Warm clothes that allow you to move

Water bottle and a thermos for a hot beverage

Lunch and snacks

A small backpack (25L or so)

A camera (optional)

Sunscreen and sunglasses

A positive attitude!

Not at all! First-timers are welcome.

Nope, we are trying our best to create a low pressure environment for participants. You know your body best. That being said, there's no pressure to stay in the cold plunge for a certain amount of time. Be it 20 seconds or 4 minutes, the experience is unlike any other and worth a try.

A bathing suit, or other articles of clothing you feel comfortable participating in (no nudity, sorry!)

Water bottle and a thermos for a hot beverage (optional)

Towel and/or robe

Neoprene booties and/or gloves (optional)

Toque

All participants must be 18 years old and above. Interested in running a similar event for youth? Get in touch!

There will be 5-6 participants in Barry's Bay and 8-10 participants in Carnarvon (depending on whether or not couples join).

Yes, there will be time for participants to cozy up by the fire, snowshoe, read a book, indulge in multiple mugs of hot chocolate, chat up our guides, or take a much needed solo sauna. There's no pressue to socialize or stay up late drinking, we want you to use this time to focus on yourself.

Some meals and drinks will be included.

This includes:

Two breakfasts (Saturday and Sunday).

One dinner (Saturday).

Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate will be available throughout your stay.

You will be responsbile for bringing food for your lunches, as well as any snacks. For the lunch of Saturday you will be eating outside, some good examples of food to bring while climbing include: PB&J sandwiches, soup in a thermos, pasta in a thermos.

Please reach out to us to discuss any dietary restrictions or allergies. We will be working with a caterer and will do our best to ensure everyone is able to participate.

This experience is BYOB. That being said, please don't come with the expectation of drinking in excess or pressuring others to do the same - that's not what this weekend is about.

The cottages where we are staying will have the following amenities:

Wifi, bed linens, smart TV, dishwasher, microwave, oven/stove, coffee machine, kettle, wood or propane stove, hot tub, sauna, river/lake access, outdoor fire pit, snowshoes.

When registering, we will let you know what rooms are still available and ask what your preference is. The room configuration is as follows:

Barry's Bay

Room 1: 1 queen bed, 1 single bed

Room 2: 1 king bed, 1 single bed

Room 3: 1 king bed (open loft)

Carnarvon

Room 1: 1 king bed

Room 2: 1 queen bed

Room 3: 1 double bed, 1 queen bed (loft)

Room 4: 1 double bed, 1 single bed (bunk bed set-up)

Room 5: 1 single bed, 1 king bed (open loft)

Beds within rooms are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. All the more reason to register early on!

Of course! If any of the private rooms are still available you are more than welcome to book. Please keep in mind that the rate for the experience will remain the same.

In Barry's Bay there is a washer and dryer onsite for you to use should things get a bit soggy.

There is no laundry facilities in Carnarvon. Damp clothes can be placed in front of the propane stove.

Yes, wifi is available throughout the cottages.

100% refund = cancel before Jan 1, 2024

75% refund = cancel on or before Feb 19, 2024

50% refund = cancel on or before Jan 29, 2024

0% refund = cancel after Jan 29, 2024

Please consult with a healthcare professional if you have underlying medical conditions before starting hot and cold immersion therapy.

If you have an interest in carpooling please let us know on our registration form. Once we have all the spots filled we will connect those who are willing to carpool and you can take it from there!

Of course! A guided climbing experience makes for a wonderful gift. Reach out to us to discuss this further, or if you wish to purchase a gift certificate that can be used at any time.

If there is interest from multiple participants, our ice climbing guide may consider running another guided session on day 2. Reach out to let us know you're interested in this!

Have a product you want us to share with our participants? Want to discuss an energy exchange for photo/video services? Have another idea in mind? Connect with us at: muskokamountainworks@gmail.com

This is Muskoka Mountainworks' first time hosting an overnight event like this! Based on what we hear from participants and others we will continue to develop unique experiences for individuals to grow their climbing lifestyle.

Absolutely, if you're interested in purchasing any of our merchandise let us know and we will bring it to Ice Camp. This way you won't need to pay for shipping!

Of course, send us a message or give us a call to discuss how we can get you on some ice and in the water!

Please send us a message or give us a call, we can discuss options to make this event more financially accessible for you.

Feel free to email us with any questions or concerns you may have about Ice Camp. Or if you prefer, give us a call at: 416 618 1070