Ice Climbing News February 2008

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THURSDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 2008
	Anthamatten, Lavarda Dominate the Ice Climbing Cup
	Simon Anthamatten and Jenny Lavarda took home the overall 2008 titles of the Ice Climbing World Cup. Its third and final stage took place in Saas Fee, Switzerland last weekend. Angelika Rainer of Italy and Simon Anthamatten of Switzerland reigned supreme in the last two stages of the cup. This is Rainer’s first ever World Cup stage. Rainer’s teammate Jenny Lavarda got the second place. T Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2008
	Mahoney, Benner Make First Ascent of Lake Effect
	Kevin Mahoney and Greg Benner made the first ascent of Lake Effect last February 17. This was Mahoney's second first ascent at Lake Willoughby area in Vermont. The line was first spotted by Mahoney who later monitored its activity until he got an opportunity of doing the first ascent. Mahoney finished the three pitches, while Benner led the last pitch. The pitch 3 became difficult Read Full Story
TUESDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2008
	Shane Ohly Sets New Ramsay's Round Record
	Climber, fell runner and adventure racer Shane Ohly finished the Ramsay's Round in 29:59:34, breaking the 33:48:00 record set by Gary Tompsett. Ohly’s attempt was mostly 'on-sight' as his earlier efforts were hindered by poor weather. He traveled clockwise and took on Ben Nevis and the Aonachs first. The Ramsay's Round - The Classic Scottish 24-hour Challenge is considered as the S Read Full Story
	New Climbing Rope Raises Funds for Ovarian Cancer
	Carbondale, Colo. - BlueWater Ropes is donating $15.00 from every sale of their new teal color combination 9.7mm 60-meter HERA Lightning Pro rope to the HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation. The HERA rope packs small and is lightweight, making it ideal for high-end endeavors, from sport climbing to big-wall-in-a-day alpine routes. The rope retails for $185.99 and is available at Blackjack Mountain O Read Full Story
THURSDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2008
	Climbers Establish Six Ice Lines in Norway
	Guy Lacelle, Audrey Gariepy, and Mathieu Audibert went to Norway and established six ice lines which are at least 250 meters long. None of the three had climbed in Norway before. The team started their trip at an ice and mixed crag outside of Gol. Then they took a day trip to Hemsedal where Lacelle free soloed the ultra-classic Hydnefossen. After that, they went to Eidfjord and establis Read Full Story