WESH

Ice climbing: First look at the high-octane event that could debut at Olympics in 2030

Ski mountaineering is the newest Winter Olympics event in 2026. But there's another high-altitude event that could enter the picture when the French Alps host the Games in 2030. Ice climbing is one of ...
The New York Times

Ice Climbing Is Having Its Moment, but How Much Longer Will the Ice Be Around?

Mr. Wejchert is a climber and the author of the forthcoming book “Hidden Mountains: Survival and Reckoning After a Climb Gone Wrong.” See more of our coverage in your search results.Encuentra más de ...
Los Angeles Times

‘Craziest thing you can do’: Why are so many adventure seekers warming up to ice climbing?

Oh, thank God, my whole body exclaimed. After a few swings, the razor-sharp pick I clutched lodged firmly into a cascading frozen waterfall. Shards of ice exploded from the point of contact onto my ...
The New York Times

The Zen of Ice Climbing

On a trip to Wyoming, a novice learns to climb a frozen waterfall, an activity that takes focus, fearlessness and a good ice ax. The author’s guide, Zach Lentsch, sets a climbing course on a waterfall ...
NPR

A Colorado ice climbing park is a hit with disabled climbers

Meanwhile, back here on Earth, as spring approaches, America's ice climbing season is winding down. Ice climbing is an alpine sport whose aficionados use ropes and other specialized equipment to scale ...