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How to Rent Canyoneering Equipment in Zion, Utah

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Whether you're new to canyoneering or an old hand at the sport, there are several outfitters in the Zion, Utah area that can assist you with canyoneering gear for your chosen excursions. Use the below list as a guide for choosing an outfitter in ... more »

How to Be Avalanche Aware While Ice Climbing

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Whether you only climb occasionally or you're a pro, the dangers of being involved in an avalanche are high. Mountain weather changes quickly and once you're caught in an avalanche, there's very little you can do, which is why it's important to ... more »

How to Buy Ice Climbing Equipment

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Ice climbing is an extreme and exhilarating sport with aficionados claiming that the rush that comes from completing a climb is second to none. Climbing a rock face covered with snow or ice is very rough on the body and you need to protect ... more »

How to Choose an Ice Climbing Location

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If climbing in normal conditions isn't a challenge anymore and you want to try something new, ice climbing may be for you. Now all you need to do is find out where these ice climbing locations are. The following will help you on your quest to ... more »

How to Dress for Ice Climbing

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While the advice to dress warm for ice climbing may seem obvious, you'd be surprised as to how many climbers are underdressed for a climb. This is because once you start moving, your body temperature will rise and you'll be tempted to strip to ... more »

How to Find an Ice Climbing Club

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With nerves of steel, sport climbers have continually turned to ice climbing in order to up the anty. Ice climbing demands extreme skill and persistence. Joining your local ice climbing group will help smooth the transition from rock to ice... more »

How to Get Ice Climbing Gear

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Equip yourself with the knowledge of your environment and you will be very close to being fully prepared for any adventure. If you are going to be ice climbing, you will need to know how to get ice climbing gear. The essential function of ice ... more »

How to Get Ice Climbing Lessons

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Ice climbing has achieved new heights in popularity among today's extreme sports enthusiasts. From the intense workout provided by the challenging terrains to the spectacular views that can be enjoyed, ice climbing is the latest "in" sport. ... more »

How to Go Ice Climbing

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Ice climbing is a serious sport and requires practice, determination and physical fitness. Climbing is done only in the winter season, so it is advisable to venture out for an ice climbing expedition only when you have enough knowledge of the sport... more »

How to Ice Climb Safely

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Rock climbers often dread the coming of winter when snow and ice put a damper on their favorite sport. But it doesn't have to be that way. Many climbers have taken climbing adventures further by ice climbing. Ice climbing comes with its own set ... more »

How to Join an Ice Climbing Club

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Pack your crampons, ice axe and cold weather gear and head out to your nearest glacier for some ice climbing. There's something satisfying about ascending a frozen waterfall or ice-coated rock face that you don't find anywhere else. Find others ... more »

How to Learn from Ice Climbing Videos

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Ice climbing is an exhilarating sport that is quickly gaining recognition and momentum. However, before ever attempting an initial run, realize that ice climbing is an extreme sport that requires solid education and training. Consider taking ice ... more »

How to Learn Ice Climbing History

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Ice climbing is a sport derived from classic mountaineering that started in Europe in the 1800s. The extreme sport's popularity grew in the early 1900s as ice climbing tools became more advanced. Here are some ways to find out more about the ... more »

How to Rig a Ground Anchor for Belaying

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Once you know how to belay, you might run into a situation where you are belaying someone heavier than you. When you do this, it is important to tie your harness into an anchor. This will keep both the climber and belayer safe... more »

How to See Ice Climbing Competitions

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The Union Internationale des Association d'Alpinisme was formed to deliberately encourage and promote the sport of mountaineering to a continuously younger and more diverse group, through the development of standards, discussions of safety and ... more »

How to Select Ice Climbing Boots

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Choosing the right type of climbing boots can make a big difference in your mountain climbing experience. Not only will the right pair of boots keep you warm, but they will also protect your feet from injury and uncomfortable walking patterns. ... more »

How to Sharpen Ice Climbing Tools

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Having sharpened ice climbing tools can be a matter of life and death when scaling a virtual wall of ice. You want to have the sharpest points possible since your tools must hold you under freezing and slippery conditions... more »

How to Survive When Ice Climbing

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Survive while ice climbing by arming yourself with basic knowledge and the accoutrements that will ensure both your safety and comfort. It isn't enough that you only make it through the day. When ice climbing, you should also want to be ... more »

How to Tie a Munter Hitch

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A Munter Hitch is a knot that is commonly used in rock climbing as a belay hitch, for rappelling, or to hold a load in conjunction with a mule knot. Most often, it's used as a rappelling knot if you've forgotten or dropped your belay/rappel ... more »

How to Use an Ice Ax

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An ice ax is an extremely valuable--some say essential--tool for navigating through icy and mountainous terrain. Far from being a tool of convenience, an ice ax can be the difference between life and death on a frigid slope. Follow these steps to ... more »

How to Use an Ice Bollard in Ice Climbing

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An ice bollard is an anchor-like system made directly from ice to provide belay help for lowering yourself or equipment during climbing. In general, an ice bollard is only attempted by professional climbers, as it requires some expertise in order ... more »

How to Use Crampons

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Crampons are special metal spikes added to boots and shoes to allow climbers to hold on to (or walk on) ice and snow. There are different types of crampons available: for vertical ice climbing, for glacier travel and for alpine ski touring. Made ... more »

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