Want to know what the 'screaming barfies' are? Or how ice axes are rated? Eddie Bauer alpine climbing guide Caroline George tackled some of the hardest ice and mixed routes, from the Alps and Ouray to Norway, Iceland, and the Canadian Rockies, as well as competing in the Ice Climbing World Cup. She’s here to answer the internet’s most asked questions about ice climbing.
00:00 - start
00:39 - what gear do I need to ice climb?
01:40 - do I need to know how to rock climb before ice climbing?
02:04 - what kind of ice is best for ice climbing?
02:44 - is ice climbing dangerous?
03:08 - what are the different types of ice axes and how are they rated?
03:52 - what should I look for in an ice climbing axe?
04:36 - what kind of crampons are used for ice climbing?
05:39 - does it have to be below freezing outside to ice climb?
06:09 - what does reading ice mean?
07:06 - are glaciers and crevasses equally good as waterfalls to start ice climbing?
07:44 - what is a successful ice screw placement?
08:05 - why are ice screws hollow?
08:21 - what are the most common mistakes that lead to falling?
09:33 - how do I manage body heat while ice climbing?
10:30 - what are screaming barfies?
11:11 - how do I descend ice walls?
11:44 - whats the reason for using an a-thread vs a v-thread anchor?
12:15 - what do I do with placements when I'm not happy with it?
12:57 - what does controlling the pump mean?
13:21 - how do I find ice climbing partners?
13:31 - are dual points or mono points more effective in steep ice?
13:46 - what are good ice climbing snacks?
14:17 - how to rest partway up the climb?
14:50 - what has been your favorite ice climbing experience?