Ice Climbing is a technical activity involving the use of ice axes and crampons. Ice axes must be used properly to be effective and to prevent injury to you or other people. Crampons have sharp points on the bottom and front of the boot. These points are dangerous to you and other people. Make sure you understand how to walk in crampons before doing so.
Ice Climbing involves cold, water and ice on the vertical.
Moving vertical on ice requires some strength and skill. Ice is constantly falling and can cause injury if you are hit by it. Other objects that fall due to thawing or knocked down by the ice may also hit you. Glacier travel is always dangerous. Crossing crevasses or walking over snow bridges covering a crevasse can always lead to a fall.