Description
The ultimate guide to techniques, tools, and training for all levels of ice and mixed climbersThis comprehensive, deeply revised second edition of Ice & Mixed Climbing offers aspiring and experienced climbers alike the inspirational stories and cutting-edge insights that have made Will Gadd one of the most sought-after instructors in the include:
- How to select and maintain essential gear including ice axes, ropes, ice screws, and more
- What to wear when climbing in the cold, from helmets to crampons
- Foundational ice climbing techniques and how to put them all together efficiently
- Strategies for reading ice, selecting a line, and climbing it safely
- Advanced techniques for climbing glacial ice and unusual ice patterns
- Drytool footwork and movement tactics for mixed climbing
- Tips for reducing risk when approaching, leading, and descending
- Year-round training plans
Author: Will Gadd
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Published: 10/16/2025
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.5 lbs
Size: 8.5″ H x 6.9″ L x 0.9″ W
ISBN: 9781680511260
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