Developing safe ice climbing skills can help you to reach the summits of alpine peaks that would otherwise be untouchable. Learning proper ice climbing skills can also take you to the realm of waterfall and mixed climbing. No matter what kind of ice climbing you wish to attempt, everything from the boots you wear and the tools you use to the climbing partner… read more
The practice of climbing on rock, ice and sometimes snow on the same route is known as mixed climbing. Alpinists often encounter conditions on peaks that call for both rock and ice climbing skills, sometimes within the same pitch. This is a creative sort of climbing; one never knows what terrain they will encounter, what type of protection they will have to… read more
Black Diamond Turbo Ice Screws are available in four lengths. They come in 13 cm (5.12 inches), 16 cm (6.3 inches), 19 cm (7.48 inches) and 22 cm (8.66 inches). The screws range in price from $39.95 for the 13 cm and 16 cm lengths to $44.95 for the 19 cm and 22 cm lengths as of September 2009. The hanger is a lightweight black and it is not welded to the scr… read more
The Spectre Ice Piton from Black Diamond Equipment looks like the blade of an ice axe with a short straight blade going at a 90-degree angle to the ice blade and a sling attached to it. The Spectre is machined of chromoly. It weighs 130 grams (4.6 ounces), and is rated to 10 kN (2248 lbf) strength. The Spectre has a hole at the top of the pick blade for conv… read more
When you head out to catch fish during the icy cold of winter, you need a way to fend off the elements and retain heat. Ice shelters and shanties serve this purpose. These portable shelters go up quickly and provide a base level of insulation from snow, wind and cold. You can construct one of your own ice shelters with some materials available at hardware an… read more
Mountain climbing involves specialized gear to get you to the top. Proper use of the gear is paramount to safety and success. Adapting the least amount of gear to safely accommodate rock, snow and ice is the ideal. Practice these alpin… read more
The adze of an ice ax or ice tool is a blade set at a right angle to the handle of the tool, unlike an ax blade, which is in line with the handle. An adze has many uses, including cutting steps, clearing a platform in the ice for a bel… read more
There are many types of carabiners and they have many uses, including contributing to the safety systems in rock and ice climbing, mountaineering, spelunking, and rescue techniques. Among other uses, carabiners can be used for belaying… read more
Climbing harnesses enable a person to climb on rock or ice or traverse glacial terrain in a safe manner. If you are using a climbing harness for the first time, there are a few things to be aware of, including the most important and ba… read more
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Ice climbing is a great way to enjoy the winter season, but it also requires some very specific gear. There is plenty of climbing gear that you can re-purpose if you are already a rock climber, but this list is designed to give you the… read more
At 20,320 feet high, Mt. McKinley, or Denali, as most mountaineers call it, is the highest peak in North America and one of the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on each continent, making it a popular mountain to climb. Though its altit… read more
Rock climbing is inherently dangerous. With proper gear and training the risks can be sufficiently reduced to enjoy climbing on a regular basis without fear of injury. Different types and styles of rock climbing require different types… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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