V-Threads are a way of easily setting strong anchors in ice. A V-Thread is a V shaped tunnel in the..
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There are two types of ice climbing gloves out there: leading gloves and belaying gloves. A good pair of leading..
Because ice climbing gear is generally less strong than rock climbing gear, it is worthwhile to take greater precautions to..
Placing an ice climbing screw is one of the most challenging aspects of ice climbing. While a cam may take..
The better you can use your feet, the easier it is to climb ice. Having sharp and appropriate crampons definitely..
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, there are as many ice climbing tool leash choices out there as there are tools...
The ice climbing tool pick is your interface with the ice, and should be your next concern after the swing...
Ice climbing tools have gone through a dramatic phase of change in the past many years. New technology, advancing technique..
This article is intended to inform you of the features and uses of modern ice climbing gear. The focus is..
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