Ice Climbing

Ice climbing is such a cool sport – but it’s also a literally cold one. If you’re taking up ice climbing, one of the first things you hear about is the “screaming barfies,” an extremely painful sensation w... Read More...

When you’re kicking steps and swinging axes up a sheet of sheer ice, ice screws are the points of protection you place to keep you safe. Therefore, choosing ice screws for ice climbing is an extremely important... Read More...

Unless you are the infamous free solo climber Alex Honnold, you will be using a rope when you climb. But your warm weather rock climbing rope is not always the best option for your ice climbing adventures. Ther... Read More...

Rock climbing season has ended, and while you could be spending countless hours in the gym training for the following season, you really would rather be outside. Skiing is great, but does not compare to climbin... Read More...

Your tools are sharpened and your crampons are fitted to your boots. Ice climbing season is upon us! But now you need to dial in your layering system, beginning with a good pair of ice climbing pants. The field... Read More...

You know that summiting mountains in the dead of winter, or even high icy peaks in the summer, is no small task. Not only do you have to be fit and healthy to summit, you need to be prepared. And well prepared.... Read More...

The sounds of ice climbing: kick, kick, step...repeat. It’s all in the feet. When you put so much focus and trust in your feet, you need a solid pair of boots so you can perform well and be precise. So we here ... Read More...

If you don’t wear your helmet when you climb, you better not come home! Sound familiar? It’s only because people love you and helmets undoubtedly save lives. So now that you are playing on water ice, it’s time ... Read More...

You love spending all your time at the crag, but that summer rock harness is not exactly what you need for your transition to the ice climbing season. Putting away your trad rack also means a transition in clim... Read More...

Ice climbing season is almost upon us and it is time to start pulling things and taking inventory of your gear! While having all the appropriate gear is essential, it is also necessary to make sure you have a b... Read More...