Which crampon for ice climbing is best? Crampons for ice climbing are essential additions to a set of adventure gear, especially if you are an experienced outdoor explorer. But even if you are new to ...

If you’re like us, you probably end up with at least one bruised hip or knee (or ego) after slipping on the winter ice. While we all love watching a silly video of someone slipping in ice, it can be ...

I’m staring at the ice a few inches from my face, trying to determine my next move. Will that small pocket a couple of feet above me hold the pick of my ice axe? Can I reach it? If I move this way, ...

Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor Rob Johnson explains the essentials of choosing and using your first ice axe and crampons for winter mountaineering. Ever year as winter rolls around, you ...

Long gone are the days of hemp ropes, hobnailed boots, and chopping steps up ice faces. Today's ice climbing gear is highly engineered, refined, and more dialed than ever. Even so, simply surviving ...

To some, vertical ice climbing for hundreds (or thousands) of feet is their passion and profession. Open your freezer and dig out the oldest bag of frozen veggies you can find — the one tucked in the ...