Welcome to the new Ice Section


This new Ice Climbing section is part of the new content we have been working on for you at CC.com. We'll have all things ice climbing here, including (but not limited to) an Ice Climbing Trip Report reader if you prefer to read TRs without the comments other people leave, ice climbing pictures pulled from the CC.com gallery, as well as feature articles written written by experienced ice climbers.

We're kicking things off with a great article written by your very own AlpineDave, especially written for those just getting into ice climbing. Check it out, even if you're an experienced ice climber you might pick up a tip or two (such as how to sharpen your ice screws at home, among other things). We'll be adding articles and other content over time, so don't forget to check back in from time to time.
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-olyclimber

Hyalite 2/13-2/15/10
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Latest Ice Trip Reports

Here's a list of the latest ice climbing trip reports from across the Pacific Northwest.

Fu** WA I am going to Iceland - The cardinal directions 2/16/2010 pics

Posted by jpark42 in The rest of the US and International. and Ice on 03-02-10

Cody - Classics 2/21/2010 pics

Posted by John Frieh in Ice Climbing Forum and Ice on 02-23-10

Hyalite - Various 2/13/2010 pics

Posted by jayhawk in Montana and Ice on 02-23-10

Leigh Lake/Snowshoe Peak MT - Lake Side Ice 2/21/2010 pics

Posted by Skatan in Ice Climbing Forum and Ice on 02-22-10

Chair Peak - North Face 2/20/2010

Posted by mkporwit in Alpine Lakes and Ice on 02-21-10

Chair Peak - North Face/Users/goodwin/Pictures/iPhoto Library/M 2/6/2010

Posted by ddg316 in Ice Climbing Forum and Ice on 02-09-10

Snoqualmie Ice Video - 2/2/2010

Posted by wayne1112 in Ice Climbing Forum and Ice on 02-05-10

slovenia - logarska dolina - skušnjava 2/4/2010 pics

Posted by spionin in Ice Climbing Forum and Ice on 02-05-10

Source Lake - Flow Reversal 2/3/2010 pics

Posted by Skatan in Ice Climbing Forum and Ice on 02-05-10

city of rocks, malad gorge, idaho - 1/29/2009 pics

Posted by alpinebumm in Idaho and Ice on 02-05-10

Ice Climbing Gear

by Dave Burdick
This article is intended to inform you of the features and uses of modern ice climbing gear. The focus is on technical waterfall ice and mixed climbing, as well as alpine routes in the mountains. For specifics on how to ice climb and the details of how to safely and correctly use the gear that I will discuss, please be sure to consult a qualified teaching source and use this article only as a reference of my personal experience and opinion. Your safety is entirely your responsibility and it is up to you to take what you read here and use it safely and discretionarily.
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