dellasconvise

I suggest finding a friend or guide who will take you out for a day so you can experience it without the initial outlay of a grand for gear (plus winter clothes if you don't have them). That's what I did, and I swear that I was in love with the first swing of the axe. 'Great' I thought while climbing, 'Another thing to sink my cash into.' Totally addictive, and more fun than a tramp on a friday night (unless she climbs ice too)! In the beginning it tends to be a little more brute force than rock, but it does require technique and finesse. Plus you get to kick the shit out of stuff with dangerous weapons, and no cops!!!