Ice climbing

Ice climbing is a type of mountaineering activity where people climb on ice formations. They might climb on frozen waterfalls or large rocks covered with ice. Ice climbers use special equipment like ice axes, ropes and crampons to climb ice and glaciers.

Ice climbing competitions started in Russia and have been held each winter since 1970.

Dangers to climbers include:
 rocks falling from the mountain
 extreme cold which can cause frostbite
 falls which can break climbers' legs and arms or even cause death

References
 International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation 
 The Beginner’s Guide to Ice Climbing .

Category:Ice sports