You don't often get to climb real waterfalls," Voelliger ... "We constantly dislodge small chunks of ice, and then now and then, you just take out a big chunk that comes down," explained Everson.

They also use crampons, ice screws and carabiners. The conditions have to be just right: When it’s too warm, the ice grows soft and can separate from the rock wall; when it’s too cold, the ice becomes ...

This course will teach you what you need to know to take your love of climbing from the gym to the outdoors! Although not required, taking a lead clinic in our climbing gym is recommended as a ...

World's Glaciers Are Losing Record Ice as Global Temperatures Climb, U.N. Says By Alexander Villegas (Reuters) - Glaciers ...

America's ice-climbing epicenter was facing a bleak future ... "With more routes open you definitely have people that can ...

RELATED: Are you brave enough to climb a frozen waterfall? Learn at U.P. Ice Fest. “Piece by piece you figure it out, and next thing you know, you’re at the top.” Want more Grand Rapids-area ...

they slide out." While the athletes have ice climbing tools, the biggest wall doesn't have any actual ice on it, something that's intentional as the sport changes to challenge athletes.

In the 1950s, mountaineering legend Lou Whittaker took thousands of people to see the ice caves. He was fresh out of college at the time. A guided summit climb cost $28. The ice caves were just $5.

There are 86 athletes from 15 countries competing in the Ice Climbing and Dry Tooling World Cup in Longmont this weekend. (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer) Ever since Golden resident Jessica ...

They initially approved an easement that would give ice climbers winter privileges to approach popular ice climb “Redstone Pillar,” a 100-foot route located 1,100 feet above the valley floor, through ...