Spring break didn’t slow down students in Intermediate Ice Climbing at Prince William Sound College—they took learning outdoors in Keystone Canyon.

The week began with gear checks, layering systems, and safety reviews—because on the ice, every harness, rope, and tool matters. Midweek, students practiced placing ice screws, building anchors, and working with multi-pitch rope systems under the guidance of instructors August Franzen and Lauren Brand.

In the final days, teams rotated between climbing Mudslide and Fang Gully, putting their skills into action on real routes. By the end of the week, every student had tackled both classic lines, combining technique, teamwork, and confidence in one of Alaska’s most dramatic outdoor classrooms.

Hands-on experiences like this show the unique opportunities across UAA’s community campuses, where learning can happen anywhere—from the lab to the canyon.

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