Ice Climbing Canada
Our Mission
We strive to support and develop the community of competitive ice climbing in Canada by engaging climbers of all ages, promoting competitive excellence, and providing resources and opportunities for recreational and high-performance climbers alike.
About Ice Climbing Canada
At Ice Climbing Canada, we believe in the spirit of adventure, community, and pushing personal limits. Canada has a rich and longstanding history of ice climbing. But despite this deep history, and despite being home to some of the best ice climbing terrain in the world, we have yet to build a sizable presence in the international competitive ice climbing and dry tooling scene.
Ice Climbing Canada is here to fill that gap. We’ve got a lot of passion for the sport, we have strong and capable athletes, and we’re here to show the world the caliber of climbers Canada has to offer.
The Alpine Club of Canada is the federal body for competition ice climbing in Canada. The sport is being managed by a group of committed volunteers. Our goal is to support climbers at every stage of their journey. We’re excited to contribute to an inclusive and thriving community, spanning from recreational enthusiasts to seasoned athletes.
Our goal is to support climbers at every stage of their journey. We’re excited to contribute to an inclusive and thriving community, spanning from recreational enthusiasts to seasoned athletes.
Get Involved
Join the team
Are you an ice climber interested in competing in UIAA Worlds? Ice Climbing Canada accept applications on a yearly basis.
Donate
Ice Climbing Canada is currently taking donations which will help cover training and competitions costs, including uniforms, registration fees, training camps, etc.
Ice Climbing Canada Committee
Though still in its early days, Ice Climbing Canada is run by a small but mighty team.
Jonathan Blackwood
Chair
Mohammed Havaledar
UIAA Liaison
Mohammed has been serving as a UIAA Ice Climbing Jury President since 2014, judging competitions across a diverse range of countries from Asia to North America. In 2017, he became a full-voting member of the UIAA Ice Climbing Commission, contributing to the development and governance of the sport. In addition to his judging roles, he successfully organized the Asian Cup in 2020, further promoting ice climbing in the region.
Tyler Howe
Team USA Liaison, Athlete Development and Selection Committee Member
Tracy Aldave
Communications
Jason Kemp
Finance and Fundraising
Chris Lovett-Doust
Regional Coordinator Central & Administration Coordinator
Marty Theriault
Regional Coordinator East
Erik Kirchoff
Youth Coordinator East, Athlete Development and Selection Committee Member
Pedro Guerrera
Youth Coordinator West
Rebecca Lewis
Contributing Member
Sara Lilley
Athlete Development and Selection Committee Member
Sara has been climbing for 11 years and competed in the 2024 World Championship. She is based in Canmore, Alberta and enjoys traditional limestone rock climbing and alpine adventures in the Canadian Rockies. Outside of climbing, she works as a hydrogeologist and has a particular interest in cave science. She also has a soft spot for dark satire and a solid heavy metal double bass drum riff.
