Ice climbing equipment FAQs
Q. I’m a rock climber, and I’ve noticed a lot of overlap between my gear and ice climbing gear, can’t I just use my stuff on the ice?
A. Unfortunately, the answer is no. In fact, that would be a very unsafe practice. Even though the two activities require similar gear such as ropes, harnesses, and carabiners, they are designed quite differently and are in no way interchangeable.Q. Crampon… I don’t like the sounds of that, what is it?
A. Crampons are a type of spiked footwear that provides traction on snow and ice. They are made of lightweight metal and fit over the top of shoes or boots. Special front-pointed crampons are necessary when climbing ice.Q. Should I buy an ice climbing tool with an adze or hammer on the head?
A. It depends on what type of climbing you’ll be doing. A lot of tools are designed to accommodate both instruments at different times. These are a good way to go since some climbs may require both an adze and a hammer. An adze is used to create steps or clear away snow or bad ice. A hammer is required to install pound-in protection such as pitons.
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