Basic Info for Ice Climbers
Hi! If anyone is currently looking for crampons, axes and ice screws, someone in Kamloops is selling on the facebook group “Screaming Barfies” Read More
Ice climbing season has started in the Lillooet area. Here's a brief refresher video about basic techniques for any type of steep ice climbing, whethe... Read More
"This film demonstrates proper ice screw placement technique, as well as how to set an anchor and a v-thread in waterfall ice. We will discuss the key... Read More
Video tutorial titled Ice climbing Technique with Tom Brooks. It appears to be an older tutorial (or he likes using older tools) but I think he presen... Read More
Created 2013-11-10
A great article by AAI guide Mike Pond. He goes over what are the essential tips for having fun and being safe ice climbing. http://blog.alpineinstit... Read More
Created 2013-01-24
Very interesting interview regarding ice screw strength, etc... http://www.chickswithpicks.net/gear-2/kitty-calhoun-interview-with-bill-belcourt-o... Read More
Created 2013-01-09
Lots of good advice and links on ice climbing skills and techniques... http://coldthistle.blogspot.ca/2011/01/ice-climbing-skills-and-techniques.html... Read More
http://willgadd.com/how-to-hold-an-ice-tool-three-grips/ Will Gadd's Blogpost I was wondering how often Don, Werner and other great BCMC ice climber... Read More
Created 2012-11-23
Here is a good method for getting strong when there is no ice nearby. Note the figure 4 with big reach - crucial for making big moves on a mixed route... Read More
Created 2012-11-24
There has been a lot of talk in the industry lately about fixed point belay techniques. Many guides are beginning to employ these techniques on ice cl... Read More