Climb a Waterfall This Winter

Climbing is often an extreme sport by most people except those who could do it as. Ice climbing is definitely an extreme sport.

You can climb a waterfall? Yes! This is ultimately what ice climbing is all about. Despite the similarities in the rock seems obvious, ice climbing is actually very different. Various techniques and devices used, not to mention the landinvolved.

The first thing to know about ice climbing is you need to be mentally prepared. Mentally, you are climbing on ice, which can take a while to get your head around. You need to read up on ice and then climb with someone familiar with the nature of the different types of ice and how they can be climbed. Having a large sheet of ice calve off the wall in front of you can be shear terror the first time it happens.

The The second thing for you to learn more about climbing is huge. It 'difficult. Much more difficult to climb in my opinion. Before putting on something more equipment, because you want to stay warm. The biggest problem, however, the cold. Your body will keep the blood vessels contract core organs warm. Your hands may be a bit 'stiff, which makes the climb much more difficult. Frankly, it's the greatest training I ever had. I am in goodshape and slept for about 18 hours after my first sizeable climb.

So, how do you start? As strange as it sounds, a good place to practice is on a steep hill like one you might find in your neighborhood. You are looking for something with a 45 grade or so. You can practice your technique and get a feel for what is involved. If you "fall", you just slide down the hill. It is similar to bouldering in rock climbing.

As you can guess, there are few hills that have a nice sheet of ice from top to bottom. Hello mother nature! If you find one located near a hose, you can spray it down. People will think you are insane, but ice freezes and builds up quickly.

Ice climbing tends to be one of those things you love or hate. I love the actually climbing, but it really kicks your butt. It is definitely worth trying once, so go for it!