Ice Climbing in Milan

Ice climbing in Cogne: one of the best spots to get started!

Frozen waterfalls open a whole new world of possibilities for winter sports lovers. Discover why Cogne -an ancient Italian village in the Aosta Valley- is considered as one of the best destinations in Europe to learn ice climbing. And read the story of 2 Belgian friends, who went on a 2-day introductory course with

Mar 5, 2017

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What is Ice Climbing? Equipment, Best Season, Top Spots

Ice climbing is a lot like rock climbing - on ice. Rather than climbing on rocky surfaces, ice climbers use crampons, picks, ropes and other equipment to climb on ice.  For years, ice climbing was just another part of rock climbing and other mountaineering activities. Whenever climbers reached an icy section on the mountain, they had

Jun 13, 2018

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Winter Mountaineering With a Guide, the Perfect Training for Ambitious Climbing Ascents

For climbers, chasing new horizons that keep them motivated and push them beyond their limits is purely second nature. But what's the best way of being sure if you are up for the challenge? Mike, a seasoned rock climber from the UK, had an ambitious goal: climbing one of the big north faces of the

Dec 24, 2018

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