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Want to master ice, or at least become competent on the frozen medium? You are in luck. One of the world’s most accomplished and knowledgable ice climbers, Will Gadd, is here to help. His nine-part How To Climb Ice series takes you through the entire ice game, from footwork to making V-threads to how to sharpen tools. The information is priceless and comes at you in digestible 10-minute chunks. Here, you find the final installments, lessons seven, eight and nine. There’s nothing better you can do to improve your ice game with a mere 30-minute commitment a week, we guarantee it.
Watch episodes one, two and three on Ice Tool Technique, Steep Ice and How to Use Your Feet
Watch episodes four, five six, on drytooling and how to place ice screws.
Episode Seven: Pulling the Bulge
Episode Eight: How to Make V Threads
Episode Nine: The Proper Way To Sharpen Ice Tools
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