(Ebook) How to Ice Climb! by Tim Banfield, Sean Isaac ISBN 9780762782772, 0762782773

(Ebook) How to Ice Climb! by Tim Banfield, Sean Isaac ISBN 9780762782772, 0762782773

This book is aimed at every level of ice climber, from the never-evernovice all the way up to the seasoned veteran looking to catch up onmodern advancements. It is the long-awaited follow-up to Craig Luebben’sHow to Ice Climb! (FalconGuides, 1999). Unfortunately, Craig wastragically killed in a mountaineering accident in 2009, so we are honored totake up the torch and continue where he left off. The idea is that all climberscan hopefully glean something from these pages. Ice climbing is indeed arisky activity, but if armed with knowledge and training and experience, itcan provide an incredible opportunity to explore winter in a wild way.The three main fundamentals that must be mastered to be a skilled iceclimber are hazard management, movement technique, and technicalsystems. All three of these skill sets are equally important to develop inorder to decrease risk. This trilogy of ice education is meticulouslydescribed throughout the book. But . . . it is very important to note that abook is in no way a replacement for proper hands-on training. It doesn’tmatter if you are a first-time neophyte or have been leading ice for manyyears—continued skill acquisition and mentorship from trainedprofessionals is an investment in your longevity as an ice climber. Hire aguide, join a climbing club, or attend an ice festival. Ice climbing is alifelong activity with many lessons to learn.