Outdoor ice wall

Ice tower news

2025 Season coming soon

We will start spraying as soon as we have 20f max consistently.

For now:

Come dry tool with us on Wednesdays from 6-8pm!

FREE for UAF students and SRC members.

$25 day pass fee for all others.
Purchase options:
  • online (mynookrec)
  • In person:
    • SRC front desk
    • Outdoor Adventures office
  • Phone:
    • SRC: 907-474-5886
    • OA: 907-474-6027

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Ice farming December 2023

Whether you're a seasoned ice climber, or have never tried ice climbing before, the UAF ice tower is a great place to learn, train, or just hang out and get some laps in. Our friendly and helpful staff will get you set up and fitted with all the gear you need to climb, so don't worry if you don't have your own!

FREE with your SRC membership!

Day pass fee applies to all others (see below). Passes may be purchased at the SRC front desk, or Outdoor Adventures during open hours. 

All technical gear is provided (double plastic boots, crampons, helmets, harnesses, ice tools). We have limited quantities.

UAF climbing wall certification is required to BELAY. You may CLIMB without a certification as the tower staff is happy to belay for you.

MINORS: Please note that minors MUST be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to participate. Parents of minors aged 15 to 17 may submit a minors exception form, which will allow them to participate without a parent or legal guardian. This form can be found at the SRC front desk.


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Ice Tower Spring 2025

All climbers must sign in at the tower yurt.

All climbers must have a current waiver on file with us.

UAF climbing wall certification is required to belay.

Staff is available to belay for you if you don't have a UAF belay cert.

Hours of Operation Spring 2025

TBA

 
Days Times

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Ice wall closures:

The tower will be closed on the following dates:


For safety reasons the ice tower will shut down operation at -20 degrees F.

To avoid confusion we go off of the thermometer at the Fairbanks airport.

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Ice tower rental

Rent the ice tower for you next event!

Rentals include staff and all technical ice climbing gear (double boots, ice tools, harnesses, and helmets). Participants will need to bring appropriate clothing.

Please note:
Group rentals must be set up outside of open hours. 

Rentals are subject to staff availability.

 

Ice tower prices

Purchase day pass at SRC front desk or OA office Or online at mynookrec

  Day pass
UAF Students and SRC members Free

Non-SRC members

Must present receipt

$25