The various types of climbing on rock and ice
There are various types of climbing, and each requires a number of different tools and skills. Activities from just hiking up a steep slope of…
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Good reasons to keep climbing in the winter
There are rock climbers that surrender easily when the winter rolls around, hang up their climbing shoes in favor of another activity, heading to the gym…
Ice climbing – perfect sport for winter adventures
Are you looking for something different to do this winter? Have you seen documentaries showing people climbing frozen waterfalls and thought “that looks cool”? Do…
*Crampons get dull with mixed climbing
Your crampons will become dull with use. Varied terrain wears hard on crampons. Ice climbing tends to wear the front points, and mixed climbs are…
What climbing is: a rough guide
Climbing could be described as “moving across terrain that is vertical”, such as steep mountains, ridges, rock faces, and ice faces. This is usually done…
Essential Items to Start Ice Climbing
Winter sports are a great way to stay in shape when it’s cold and miserable outside, when you get involved you don’t worry so much…
Ten Reasons to Keep Climbing in Winter
Real cold and ice can turn rock climbing into another level of excitement and adventure. Don’t pack away your climbing gear and head to a…