ICE CLIMBING INFORMATION ARTICLES

Ice Climbing Clothes

The environment that you find when you go Ice Climbing is a harsh one. The most obvious of which is the temperature which is under the freezing point of water. Such temperature is unforgiving which makes climbing up a wall of ice very difficult.

It is thus important to be clothed properly should you decide to climb some frozen waterfalls. This article is devoted to the pieces of clothing and gear that you need so you can be protected during the climb.

Ice Climbing Boots
With snow on your feet, the chances of getting frostbite are great so make sure that your feet are properly insulated. Ice Climbing Boots provide such protection. The use of boots made out of plastic is advisable if you decide to go Ice Climbing on a really cold weather. In buying Ice Climbing Boots, choose the pair that is waterproof and has insulating properties.

Gloves
Like the boots, a pair of good gloves should provide you with warmth to the hands while keeping them dry. Your gloves should also be flexible enough to enable you to do tasks much like a pair of hands without them.

Outerwear
Make sure your base layers, shirt, jacket, and pants can keep you warm, dry, and protected. The materials used in the outerwear must be waterproof and can wick moisture away from your body. This will keep you comfortable and will help you avoid hypothermia. You can also adopt the Three Layer System or the layering system. With two or three layers of clothing at one time, you can just peel off a layer of clothing when you feel too warm.

Gaiters
A gaiter is a piece of protective material which is worn over the boots. Wearing a pair of this helps keep snow and ice out of the boots. Aside from that, those which are made of special materials like Cordura® nylon provide protection from abrasions.

These are the basic clothing items that you need in Ice Climbing. Stay warm and dry so you can enjoy Ice Climbing to the fullest.