All facets of ice climbing are thoroughly examined and explained. Full color photos complement the text to make How to Ice Climb! the most complete resource available.

Author: Tim Banfield

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

ISBN: 9781493031351

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 288

View: 631

Read Now »

Ice climbing continues to grow more popular every year. Advances in equipment and technique have helped make the sport accessible to a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts. How to Ice Climb! is the most complete and up-to-date reference available on the sport. Sean Isaac and Tim Banfield provide essential information for beginners and valuable tips for experts. Starting with an overview of the history of ice climbing, the authors move on to cover equipment selection, approach strategies, avalanche safety, hazard management, movement skills, anchor systems, overhanging ice, mixed climbing, and more. All facets of ice climbing are thoroughly examined and explained. Full color photos complement the text to make How to Ice Climb! the most complete resource available. LOOK INSIDE FOR: Expert advice Tricks and techniques Full color photos Inspiration and motivation

How strong is ice protection? What are the greatest hazards in ice climbing, and how do you avoid them? This thorough text answers these questions, and hundreds more about alpine ice, waterfall ice, and mixed climbing.

Author: Craig Luebben

Publisher: Falcon Guides

ISBN: 1560447605

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 186

View: 582

Read Now »

A guide for both beginners and experts starts with basics such as equipment, safety, and water ice techniques, and also covers mixed climbing, alpine climbing, leading, and descending

Training exercises and inspirational stories complete this seminal guide. Will Gadd won every major ice competition in the world in 1998 and 1999, as well as the 2000 Ice World Cup.

Author: Will Gadd

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books

ISBN: 089886769X

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 240

View: 784

Read Now »

* Will Gadd is an ESPN X Games and Ice World Cup winner* There are 1.1 million ice climbers in the U.S. (Outdoor Industry Association, 2001)* Seventh installment in The Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series"Mixed climbing is my favorite discipline. It's the most fun because it has the fewest rules-sort of like professional wrestling compared to boxing." So says Will Gadd, as profiled in Fifty Favorite Climbs. Here the champion ice climber presents the same techniques and veteran wisdomhe imparts to those who attend his annual clinics. These include step-by-step instructions for the swing (ice axe), the kick (footwork), and putting it all together (tracking); how to "read" ice to select your line and follow it safely; and drytool techniques for mixed climbing. Training exercises and inspirational stories complete this seminal guide. Will Gadd won every major ice competition in the world in 1998 and 1999, as well as the 2000 Ice World Cup. A resident of Canmore, Alberta, hehas written for Climbing and Rock & Ice, among other publications. Roger Chayer's photos have appeared in Rock & Ice, Climbing, Gripped, Equinox, and the Alpine Club of Canada Journal. He lives in Calgary, Alberta. Part of the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series.

From more dangerous climbs like frozen waterfalls to other ice formations, this book explores the equipment needed to safely ice climb and the history behind this amazing sport.

Author: Hal Garrison

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

ISBN: 9781538211175

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 32

View: 645

Read Now »

Climbing is an exciting way to stay in shape. Ice climbing adds the thrills of rock climbing to the dangers of snow and cold, to create a brand new sport. Strapping on crampons, using ice-climbing axes, and scaling a sheer cliff of ice brings an incredible rush unlike any other. Readers dig into the thrilling world of climbing up cliffs and rock slabs in the middle of winter. From more dangerous climbs like frozen waterfalls to other ice formations, this book explores the equipment needed to safely ice climb and the history behind this amazing sport.

Last Climb : The Legendary Everest Expeditions of George Mallory . Washington , D.C .: National Geographic Society , 1999 . Lowe , Jeff . Ice World : Techniques and Experiences of Modern Ice Climbing .

Author: Scott Wurdinger

Publisher: The Creative Company

ISBN: 1583413936

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 48

View: 638

Read Now »

Describes the history and techniques of ice climbing, one of the fastest-growing adventure sports today.

This volume prepares readers interested in pursuing these exhilarating activities by providing a full rundown on the basics of climbing as well as the equipment and skills required.

Author: Therese M. Shea

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

ISBN: 9781499435573

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 48

View: 505

Read Now »

Pairing the extreme risk taker with some of nature’s most remarkable—and challenging—formations, the sports of rock and ice climbing demand much of those who dare to attempt them. But for those with the patience and endurance to master the proper techniques, these outdoor sports are proof that great risk can yield great reward. This volume prepares readers interested in pursuing these exhilarating activities by providing a full rundown on the basics of climbing as well as the equipment and skills required. Readers will learn how to begin training and how teamwork and dedication can help them conquer the greatest heights.

Ice World offers an overview of the world's best climbs and stunning on the edge photography.

Author: Jeff Lowe

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books

ISBN: 0898864461

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 255

View: 433

Read Now »

Ice World offers an overview of the world's best climbs and stunning on the edge photography. Lowe discusses his favorite climbs from throughout the world and includes detailed, fully illustrated instructions for mastering both basic and advanced ice climbing techniques, information on avoiding hazards, and more.

The routes featured consistently form up each year and are primarily hard-water pathways. The focus of Colorado Ice is on the ascents-less traveled, but also included are the most popular and well-known ice climbs in the state.

Author: Jack Roberts

Publisher: Big Earth Publishing

ISBN: 0965610918

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 368

View: 761

Read Now »

Offering climbs at all levels of difficulty, Colorado Ice is the ultimate ice climbing guidebook. The routes featured consistently form up each year and are primarily hard-water pathways. The focus of Colorado Ice is on the ascents-less traveled, but also included are the most popular and well-known ice climbs in the state.

A book about climbing on different terrains, from rock to ice.

Author: Nate Fitch

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

ISBN: 9781493027637

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 144

View: 841

Read Now »

A book about climbing on different terrains, from rock to ice.

From established ice areas such as Alpental andLeavenworth to routes being developed (or rediscovered)around Coulee City and Wenatchee, the word is finallyout: There are ample opportunities for quality iceclimbing in Washington state!

Author: Jason D. Martin

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books

ISBN: 0898869463

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 256

View: 722

Read Now »

From established ice areas such as Alpental andLeavenworth to routes being developed (or rediscovered)around Coulee City and Wenatchee, the word is finallyout: There are ample opportunities for quality iceclimbing in Washington state! Arctic Grail, The Drip,and Hanging Curtain are just a few of the hottest iceroutes that await you. ......