During winter months many climbers turn their attention to ice climbing. Words such as verglas ... 2 - Remove the ice screw, thread a belay rope (min. 8 mm) into one end and place the Abalakoff hooker ...

We marvel at Hillary and Tenzing's achievement in climbing this impressive mountaineering obstacle without fixed ropes and using what is now considered primitive ice climbing equipment.

If you want to get into ice climbing, one of these destinations are ... Cathedral Lodge and Frankenstein Cliff are a good place to learn the ropes before attempting to climb Mount Washington ...

as used in double rope technique, are recommended for trad climbing, mountaineering and long rock routes where abseil descents are required. Also recommended whenever runners are of dubious quality ...

November is here which means it's time to start your annual Christmas shopping. If you have a climber in your life, here are ...

Nima Rinji Sherpa’s ears are still tinged black from wind chill, an occupational hazard of climbing to heights where humans ...

All that's keeping him from following suit is a single screw drilled into the ice, and a rope dangling from it ... are exploring and popularising ice climbing in India, which is home to several ...

Other times he hit a perfect blue pocket of ice and his anchor was secure. He was roped to his climbing partner (Justin) who remained on the ground and fed the rope through a belay system.

Climbing season is coming to end as winter approaches the Himalaya. Climbs underway to Ama Dablam, Island Peak and Loboche ...

ice or both together. This form of climbing is very dangerous and participants will use ropes and safety equipment similar to rock climbing. The typical kit required for this challenge will ...

as used in double rope technique, are recommended for trad climbing, mountaineering and long rock routes where abseil descents are required. Also recommended whenever runners are of dubious quality ...