Are you looking for some great places to travel to and enjoy ice climbing, while also seeing a new part of the world and experiencing some culture? Here are some tips for planning your next trip. Remember to pack your warm ice climbing gear, but also leave room for a few day trips to explore your surroundings.
Alaska – It seems almost too obvious, but really, what better place to explore ice climbing than Alaska? Many of the Alaskan glaciers offer mixed level ice climbing - for beginners to the advanced. The Matanuska glacier is a good place to start,
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Ropes and Ice Climbing
by Jessica B. February 17th, 2012 | Ice Climbing
There are a lot of very opinionated people weighing in on the debate over single or double rope in ice climbing. I will present a bit of background information on the debate without making too much of a push for one or the other. The rope you choose is a matter of where you are climbing, your personal preference, and your needs.
In an ideal world, an ice climber a rope would be long, light, and durable. It would also have excellent handling and low impact force. Unfortunately, as many of these needs are contradictory, the perfect rope is elusive.
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In an ideal world, an ice climber a rope would be long, light, and durable. It would also have excellent handling and low impact force. Unfortunately, as many of these needs are contradictory, the perfect rope is elusive.
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La Dame Blanche des Alpes
by Mackenzie M. February 8th, 2012 | Outdoor Destinations
When sitting in a small desk in a high school French class, the majority of students learn about geographical locations in the Francophone world that are significant in one way or another to the French people. Aside from the typical places, such as Paris, Nice, or even Quebec, one French location is more fabled, more beautiful, more rugged and extreme, more intriguing even than even the most prized museum in Paris.
Known to the French as “La Dame Blanche des Alpes,” or in English, “the white lady of the Alps,” Mont Blanc is a rocky, snowcapped peak near the French,
Known to the French as “La Dame Blanche des Alpes,” or in English, “the white lady of the Alps,” Mont Blanc is a rocky, snowcapped peak near the French,
Must Haves for Ice Climbers
by Jessica B. January 20th, 2012 | Winter Activities
Whether you are a beginner or have a little more experience under your belt as an ice climber, there are a few things that are well worth investing in. One of the advantages of signing up for an ice climbing course is getting to rent some of this equipment before you decide to commit to the sport, but many of the items are useful to have in your closet anyway, and you probably already have several.
Layers
The best way to stay warm while climbing is to layer effectively.
Layer 1
Long underwear – Ideally merino wool, but synthetics or fleece work well.
Layers
The best way to stay warm while climbing is to layer effectively.
Layer 1
Long underwear – Ideally merino wool, but synthetics or fleece work well.
Ice Climbing Techniques
by Bea December 8th, 2009 | Winter Activities
There are a few basic techniques to ice climbing. One thing to note is that you are not going to learn how to ice climb by reading books or articles. You probably should take a class or go on an outdoor trip to learn how to climb. However, these are four techniques that you should be familiar with even before you take an outdoor class.
Tying in: Tying in is what it sounds like it is. When you tie-in, this means that you are attaching your rope to the climbing harness. The typical knot that is used is a figure 8
Tying in: Tying in is what it sounds like it is. When you tie-in, this means that you are attaching your rope to the climbing harness. The typical knot that is used is a figure 8
