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Swing Light: Salamandra Kevlar-Carbon Ice Axe Review

Despite an impressively light weight, Elite Climb's carbon and kevlar Salamandra ice axes proved durable and strong in our rigorous testing. Read More...

April 18, 2018

Conrad Anker Establishes New Route for Fallen Friend

Nearly 20 years since an avalanche claimed Alex Lowe's life, Conrad Anker creates a new ice route in honor of his former climbing partner. Read More...

February 7, 2018

Watch: Dani Arnold Free Solos Epic 1,000-Foot Ice Climb

Arnold on-sight climbs one of the hardest and most dangerous climbs in the Alps, entirely without a rope, in just over one hour. Read More...

February 2, 2018

10 Essentials: Winter Ice, Alpine Climbing Gear

Gear up and get ready to scale mountains, climb icy walls, and turn frigid summits into your personal play-land with the best winter climbing gear. Read More...

December 22, 2017

Black Diamond Vision Alpine Ice Climbing Harness Review

First Look: Black Diamond’s Ultralight ‘Vision’ Climbing Harness

Super strong, feather light: The Vision is Black Diamond's light, minimal harness for alpinists. We put it to the test alpine climbing in the Cascades for this review. Read More...

October 19, 2017

Hyalite Alpine: Climbing Ice With Conrad Anker

More than 20 years after meeting the legendary climber for the first time, we swing axes together on a test-piece in the mountains above his home in Bozeman, Montana. Read More...

March 23, 2016

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Frozen Falls, Crashing Waves: ‘Michigan Ice Film’ Reveals Lake Superior Climbing Mecca

Lake Superior and towering cliffs set the stage for 'The Michigan Ice Film,' a production that captures the intensity and spirit at one of the country's least-known meccas for climbing ice. Read More...

February 23, 2016

Ouray Ice: Power And Skill At 2016 Ice Climbing Fest

Thirty-three climbers from around the world competed in the 2016 Ouray Ice Festival. Only one made it to the top. This video highlights the power, skill, and sketchy nature of mixed ice climbing. Read More...

February 3, 2016

Ice Climbing Zion

The desert Southwest is known for a lot of things. Ice climbing isn't one of them ... but maybe it should be! Read More...

March 19, 2015

Ice Giants: Shots From America’s Least-Known Climbing Mecca

A few of us on the GearJunkie staff have climbed in the area and can attest to its epic qualities, including massive steep ice that drops off lake-side cliffs, hidden waterfalls in the woods, and ice bouldering near the town. Read More...

February 24, 2015