Black Diamond's historical excellence in ice climbing equipment has (in my opinion) been on the decline for a number of years with the last truly excellent tool being the second generation Cobra which was released around 2010. Black Diamond recognized this and a few years ago started designing and testing their latest ice tool—the Hydra.
Whether at the local crag, on a multi-pitch rock mission, or in the alpine on rock or ice, creating good anchor systems is a core climbing skill that needs to be learned and practiced. Taking a course or learning from experienced climbers is best for mastering the art of climbing anchors. The following is hopefully a good reminder or discussion starter.
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The 2023 Ice & Mixed Climbing Meet for 2023 will be in July.

Location: Tukino...

The UIAA Ice Climbing World Championships for 2022 were recently held at Saas Fee, Switzerland.
The Showa TEMRES 282 gloves have recently gained something of a cult following. Designed for commercial fishing...
Beal's Stinger, at 9.4 mm and 57 g/m as well as a UIAA dry treatment...
The Landsborough River and surround ranges.

New Zealand Alpine Club have now published our new Ōhau–Landsborough Alps guidebook. This 216-page guidebook...

The Direct route on Pope's Nose

In The Climber issue #72 (winter, 2010) a feature ran with six of the last...

It seems like all the climbers these days seem to be focused on the most...

In The Climber issue #72 (winter, 2010) a feature ran with six of the last...