Exploring 2 of the Adirondacks’ best multi-pitch ice climbs
By Phil Brown
Phil Brown tackles two classic multi-pitch ice climbing routes - Multiplication Gully and Roaring Brook Falls.
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Chasing adventure: The thrill and risk of the mountains
By Lisa Ballard
Lisa Ballard dives into why some people push outdoor skills to the limits
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The end of ice climbing?
For those who love ice climbing, with its short season and fickle medium, warmer winters have hit hard
Second ice climber rescued at Pitchoff
The man fell about 30 feet, rangers say
Surviving a fall
By Phil Brown
Experienced ice climber describes Jan. 9 accident in Cascade Pass
Staring into a cold face
An attempt to claw up the frozen face of Gothics.
New ice climbing guide gives solid overview for beginners and experienced adventurers
By Phil Brown
Climbers of all skill levels will find much of value in this manual
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Recommended reading from Adirondack Explorer's archives
The magic of ice climbing
From December until early to mid-March, locals and climbers from all over the world flock to this ice climbing mecca.
The Good, the Brittle and the Dirty
Ice climbing at Cascade Pass proves to be a solid start for beginners to the sport