Second ice climber rescued at Pitchoff
The man fell about 30 feet, rangers say
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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
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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
Ice climbing outfitters and guides
There are so many great outfitters and guiding businesses to start ice climbing. Here is a short list of some in the area that offer climbing gear rentals and guiding services. They can help point you in the right direction if you are looking to start climbing! Adirondack Rock & River Guide 615 Alstead Hill…
Gearhead: An overview of ice climbing gear
“Are those the Cassin X Dream tools?” Much like rock climbing, in ice climbing you’ll find people absolutely obsessed with gear and they will most likely be the same people. Gearheads don’t just include climbers, it just includes anyone who has a passion for their outdoor gear. Rock climbers trade in their chalk and climbing…