The 7th Ice Climbing Festival brings climbers to the northern end of Matrei’s Tauern Valley to celebrate the growing sport of ice climbing with clinics, demos and the “East Tirol Ice Master” competition.
For four days, Matrei in East Tirol is an absolute ice climbing mecca as ice climbers of all abilities, ages, and backgrounds travel from around the world to celebrate the growing sport of ice climbing. Festival participants are sure to have an experience to remember, including an introductory lecture on Friday night given by world-class alpinist Simon Gietl. While sharing the beloved wilderness experience of East Tirol during the day, the seventh Ice Climbing Festival brings to Matrei Tauernhaus Lodge ice climbing clinics, demos of the latest gear, excellent athletes and guides on Saturday and Sunday, and the legendary camaraderie of the climbing tribe. On Saturday at 1:00pm, spectators can watch the best ice climbing talent battle for the title of the “East Tirol Ice Master”.
For four days, Matrei in East Tirol is an absolute ice climbing mecca as ice climbers of all abilities, ages, and backgrounds travel from around the…