Ice and Mixed Climbing - Improve Technique, Safety, and Performance, 2nd Edition

320 pages
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 978-1-68051-126-0
Published: Oct 16, 2025

The ultimate guide to techniques, tools, and training for all levels of ice and mixed climbers

This comprehensive, deeply revised second edition of Ice & Mixed Climbing offers aspiring and experienced climbers alike the inspirational stories and cutting-edge insights that have made Will Gadd one of the most sought-after instructors in the world.

Topics include:

• How to select and maintain essential gear including ice axes, ropes, ice screws, and more
• What to wear when climbing in the cold, from helmets to crampons
• Foundational ice climbing techniques and how to put them all together efficiently
• Strategies for reading ice, selecting a line, and climbing it safely
• Advanced techniques for climbing glacial ice and unusual ice patterns
• Drytool footwork and movement tactics for mixed climbing
• Tips for reducing risk when approaching, leading, and descending
• Year-round training plans

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How do you ship?
We provide free shipping on all orders over $150 CAD, with some exceptions for oversized and overweight items. We ship to all provinces and territories using UPS, FedEx, Canpar, or Canada Post and provide you with a tracking number.

At this time, shipping to the U.S. is suspended until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• Orders under $150 + items on sale: Flat rate of $20.00
• Orders over $150: Free shipping within Canada (exceptions apply for oversized and overweight items)

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