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Update March 2026:<\/strong> This article has been editorially reviewed and updated with current information.<\/p>\n

Last updated: March 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

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AUTOR:Alec Chizhik<\/span>Zum Profil \u203a\u203a<\/a><\/span><\/em>Ice climbing is perhaps one of the most extreme winter sports at all. But with the right equipment and preparation, even beginners can have fun. In this article you will learn what you need to consider.<\/strong>Those who think that water sports are not possible in winter, don’t have a clue about the power of this element.\u00a0Because when the weather is right, it is really cold in the mountains so that streams and waterfalls freeze over, then the hour of the ice climbers strikes. This sport is certainly one of the more extreme and requires a fair amount of courage. Nevertheless, anyone can try it once with the right equipment and preparation. Fun and an adrenaline rush are pre-programmed in any case.<\/p>\n

The equipment<\/h2>\n

Unlike normal climbing in the mountains, where you work your way up the rocks, climbing in the ice requires quite a bit more equipment. Ropes, harnesses, helmets, carabiners, ice axes, crampons, ice screws, gloves – the list is long. All of this, of course, is to ensure the highest possible level of safety for climbers. After all, ice behaves completely differently than stone, it is more brittle, and the way in which safety hooks are attached also differs due to the material. If falls on rock are usually not a big problem because you can find a foothold in the rope again after a short time, the distances between the belays on ice are usually much greater, so the falls are deeper and potentially more dangerous. In addition, with crampons and ice axes in themselves as dangerous objects in a fall further increase the risk of injury. So caution is advised and you should really pay attention to every step when climbing!<\/p>\n

The preparation<\/h2>\n

If you already have experience in rock climbing as part of a rope team, the step to ice climbing is naturally easier. Because the procedure and securing on the rope hardly differ from normal climbing. But even beginners can quickly learn here what to pay attention to. In any case, an experienced companion should be along for the ride! The condition of the ground deserves special attention. Because not all ice is the same, it changes depending on the time of day, temperature and sunlight. Before you start, you should familiarize yourself with the conditions. For both the climber and the belayer on the ground, the use of ice axes and crampons can loosen larger chunks of ice. The correct positioning is therefore important to minimize the risk here.<\/p>\n

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