During winter months many climbers turn their attention to ice climbing. Words such as verglas, cauliflower and brittle ice immediately spring to mind, but while this jargon is quickly learnt, true ...

Every time I struggle with my climbing skins at the top of a mountain, I think, "There has to be a better way." After discovering Contour's Hybrid Mix skins, I think there is. There's been an ...

With little information to go by, the Austrians Albert Leichtfried, Markus Bendler and photographer Hermann Erber travelled to Japan in search of the country's ice climbing potential. Apart from ...

Mr Kowshik is among a growing group of adventure sport enthusiasts who are exploring and popularising ice climbing in India, which is home to several ice-covered Himalayan peaks. Ice climbing ...

Crampons are heavy-duty traction devices that were designed primarily for ice climbing and mountaineering. In comparison, ice cleats are typically lighter weight and don’t feature front-facing ...

The days of hauling heavy, noisy climbing sticks through the woods are behind us. Modern climbing sticks are purpose built with the mobile hunter top of mind, resulting in climbing methods that are ...

In this episode, a man from abroad living in Hokkaido Prefecture tries his hand at ice climbing up the frozen cliff. He uses his hands and feet to climb the completely sheer ice wall. Climbers ...

Learn more› By Trey French Trey French is a writer focused on outdoor gear. He has tested thermoses and ice cleats everywhere from hot deserts to frigid mountaintops. A staple of slapstick humor ...

The wall quickly became a landmark and spectacle. One year, Cowles attached hard foam panels to the side, creating an "ice" climbing route. In 2003, Hans Florine − who set speed records ...

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If you ask any ice lover, they’ll tell you that not all ice is created equal. In fact, many people swear that nugget ice—also called pebble ice and Sonic ice—is the best ice because it comes ...

Homemade ice cream can be made without an ice cream machine, but there is a wide variety of machines available. Some freeze and churn the mixture outside the freezer, while others need to be ...