Recommended reading from Adirondack Explorer’s archives:
Chapel Pond Canyon
Former Explorer editor Phil Brown ice climbs “Positive Reinforcement” with local climber Sabrina Hague. READ MORE
Chouinard’s Gully
Chills and thrills. The Adirondack Park’s frozen cliffs offer some of the best ice climbing in the country. READ MORE
The frozen steep
Don Mellor, ice climbing guidebook author, describes an overview of ice climbing in the Adirondack. READ MORE
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Ice climbing as a substitute for skiing
Ever think of taking up ice climbing when the skiing conditions haven’t been good? This is your sign. READ MORE
The good, the brittle and the dirty
Ice climbing at Cascade Pass is a solid start for beginners. (Editor’s note: Sierra documents her trip climbing Buster, Bowser and Boozer) READ MORE
Bonus video
Early-Season Ice Climbing With Mud Rat: “Mud Rat” and Don Mellor search for early season ice climbing in the backcountry.
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