Ice Climbing

There’s a kind of stillness on a glacier that feels ancient; older than weather patterns, climbing grades, or the first lines ever drawn on a topo map. It’s a quiet that settles into you the moment your crampons bite into ice, reminding you that glaciers aren’t just part of the…

Trust isn’t given on the ice—it’s tied, clipped, and anchored in every fiber of your rope. Whether you’re a seasoned climber or just beginning to explore vertical ice, understanding your climbing rope’s behavior under stress can be the difference between a controlled fall and a dangerous one. Most climbers know…