What you need to know: These ice axes are built to easily switch out parts, making them adaptable and suitable for use in a wide range of situations and climbs. What you’ll love: The curved shaft of ...

When venturing into the backcountry in winter and even into the shoulder seasons of late fall and early spring, an ice axe is a vital tool for navigating steep snow fields, ice, and scrambles. However ...

If you’ve already gained lots of experience scrambling up rock walls but are looking for a new challenge to add to your climbing repertoire—and aren’t afraid of a little cold weather—it may be time to ...

Here’s the first thing you need to know about ice climbing: it’s not as hard as it looks. Yes, you’re scaling a vertical frozen waterfall with sharp metal objects on your feet and in your hands, but ...

The act of climbing up something is deeply rooted in the human DNA; the joy and utility of it is inside us all. Evolution tells us this. Millions of years ago, we swung from the trees. Of course, with ...

Their roar can be heard from a distance in the summer, while winter bestows silence and one notices them only when standing close-by. The water they are made of does not flow anymore, but the cold has ...

If you're thinking about trying ice climbing, it's best to do it with a group of people who have experience. Check out the climbing program at the University of Minnesota Duluth at www.umdrsop.org.

Mr. Wejchert is a climber and the author of the forthcoming book “Hidden Mountains: Survival and Reckoning After a Climb Gone Wrong.” See more of our coverage in your search results.Encuentra más de ...

What you need to know: These ice axes are built to easily switch out parts, making them adaptable and suitable for use in a wide range of situations and climbs. What you’ll love: The curved shaft of ...