Getting Started with Ice Climbing
This section is a step further from the discussion of the Basics and Background of Ice Climbing. Here, you will be getting your first Ice Climbing training as well as the rules and etiquette you need to know. Take the time to read them and we hope that they add to your knowledge and appreciation of the sport of Ice Climbing.
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Ice Climbing Training
Any exercise that imitates climbing on ice will help you prepare for this extreme sport. Find out what kind of training you need to get you started with Ice Climbing.
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Ice Climbing Rules & Etiquette
Just like any sport, Ice Climbing has its set of rules that you have to follow to ensure everybody's safety. Familiarize yourself with the proper etiquette when you go Ice Climbing.
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Ice Climbing in Adirondacks
The Adirondack Mountains is a haven for outdoor recreation. Mount Marcy, the highest peak in the Adirondacks, is a popular place among Ice Climbing enthusiasts.
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Ice Climbing in Colorado
Colorado is a very popular Ice Climbing destination. People from all over the world flood the area during the winter season, from mid-December until the last week of March or first week of April.
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Ouray Ice Climbing
Known as the "Ice Climbing capital of North America", Ouray is one of the few locations in the lower 48 states where quality Ice Climbing is virtually guaranteed in the winter months.
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New Hampshire Ice Climbing
If you are looking for more challenging and breathtaking routes, you can try out what New Hampshire has to offer. Surely, you’re in for one excellent climbing experience.
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Types of Snow and Ice Cover
Snow and ice go through changes that are caused by wind, temperature, sun, freeze and thawing out cycles, and rain. Get familiar with the different types of snow in this section.
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Ice Climbing Festivals
Ice Climbing has become a tradition that people enjoy during winter, so it is not surprising that numerous festivals are attributed to this sport.
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While the articles here pretty much discuss theories and concepts, you will only find out how useful they are once you go out for a climb. So what are you waiting for? Go outdoors, ice climb and challenge yourself! Remember that you can only be better than what you are now by never stopping to learn.
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