Gear is also a factor. Proper gear will help ensure safety and success. And proper clothing will keep you from falling prey to the elements. The two most important things are gear and conditions. According to Bishop, ice also requires a different mindset than regular rock climbing.
Ice takes a longer time to work.
You have to learn quickly what the ice's limits are. You also have to be aware of your own limits. Safety should be the most important concern for any climber, but especially when you know your terrain can and will change from day to day. But once the limits are understood, ice climbing is one of the true tests of man versus mountain. Ice Climbing Utah, written by local climber David S. Black and published by Falcon Guides, outlines more than 200 climbs in the state.