Question 1

How dangerous is ice climbing?

Accepted Answer

Ice climbing is considered a high-risk sport. Therefore, it is very important that you have the right equipment and wear appropriate clothing. In addition, it is essential that you learn the technique and properly secure yourself. This way you can minimize the risk. There are many guided tours and courses. In them you learn the technique as well as a feeling for ice and equipment. So don't climb on your own, but take part in a suitable course or tour

Question 2

What equipment do I need for ice climbing?

Accepted Answer

Ice climbing equipment includes: Climbing gear, crampons with anti-slip plate, helmet, rappel device with screw carabiner, webbing sling, ice screw and steep ice equipment. In addition, it is important that you wear appropriate warm and weatherproof clothing and have sunscreen and sunglasses with you.

Question 3

What requirements do I need to practice ice climbing?

Accepted Answer

There are no direct prerequisites for ice climbing. However, you should have good physical fitness and definitely be free from vertigo. In general, it helps if you have climbing experience and high altitude touring experience. So you already know how to handle crampons and ice axes

Question 4

Where can I go ice climbing?

Accepted Answer

Ice climbing generally takes place on an ice wall. These are often located on glaciated mountains or are frozen waterfalls. In Switzerland, you will find many opportunities to go ice climbing. Popular regions or places are for example Grindelwald, Interlaken, Adelboden and Zermatt

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