I just saw a youtube short about a ice screw and I really enjoyed that short. And now I have found a new hobby! Watching someone climbing an ice rock. If I am older I am going to do this man. That short inspired me man. And great video I like this shit man
Try to have a small turn from your wrist at the last phase of your hit, exatcly before touching the ice with your ice axe. It will help you to have a easier hit, dont repeat that much, and save more energy.
Right? Too many swings in general but especially for "plastic" ice. If I may critique one additional aspect.... Slow down. You can hear the fatigue setting in on your breathing pattern and volume. This is in the first 3rd of a 30 ft climb. Ive been on ES multiple times. I believe you made that much more difficult for yourself than the climb is.
@@bradfordLburns Just got back from Hyalite Canyon and I got it clean! I will say that its current conditions probably drop it to a 3+, but I'm counting it lol.
Is most of your weight on your feet? Or evenly distributed? Also any technique for the clips on the feet? Ex. Better to step downward or kick into the wall.
With this column being rounded in a weird way, it was a little more difficult to keep my feet wide and at the same level as each other. This climb required more interesting footwork than a wide flow/curtain normally would. It also had some large mushrooms to stand on. The biggest struggle that I have with ice climbing still is feeling comfortable placing screws. I have always found that the feeling of pushing to get a screw started makes my feet feel like they are going to pop out. To combat this, I try to focus on dropping my heels slightly and making sure my secondary crampon points engage with the ice as well. If you use "rock climbing foot technique" and try to keep your heel high and toe in to pull yourself close, your calves will become very pumped, and your feet will feel less secure. Keeping your tools at a level to have your arms straight while placing a screw will naturally make the whole process feel more comfortable as well. In general, keep your feet wide and at the same level. Don't be afraid to take your time and get the best possible feet by kicking a good step into the ice, and when in doubt, swing again to get a good tool placement. I find that Ice climbing is almost 100% a mental game, and being confident in your tool placements and feet is the best way to compensate for that.
Nice lead, lose the leashes you will be happier, save them for the long multi pitches were dropping it could be a problem but on a single pitch you just lower off a screw. You will be happier with out them. (they are just in your way, you just don't realize it)
Shieet he should of hadD a mini clip of MW2 tied inn with him climbing up. That would of been funne butT great 👌 run dude and pat on your back for doing it. 100%
When you hit the picks into the ice are you trying to get them stuck into the ice enough to stick them there for leverage to pull up or is it to notch out an area so there's a ledge for the pick to pull against
Both. Many times you can stick the puck in the ice so it is immovable, sometimes you don’t even have to swing and can just “hook” small ledges and such.
@@bradfordLburns Good lead nonetheless. My technique is always worse when I'm leading. Lizard brain takes over and I forget to do all the things I should be doing.
Thanks! I liked the vipers for sure. They are a great “beginner tool” and handle ice well. They do the job. I ended up upgrading to Cassin X-Dreams and obviously I love those tools, as they are the best, up there with the Nomics too. The vipers are cheap and a good intro tool, and handle anything WI4 and easier well. If you’re planning on climbing steeper ice, I’d get something with the ergo handle. But if you’re mainly doing WI3 and alpine mountaineering stuff, you can’t beat the in-line handle and simplicity of something like the viper or quark.
@@bradfordLburns Thanks for the response! Im looking to do average ice climbing but also was looking for a tool that would be suitable for mountaineering too. so this seams like the best one! Cheers!
@@MysticBearMage Yeah, definitely not a bad option. Also look into the Cassin All Mountain and the Petzl Quark too. The Quark is highly adjustable and stripable. I really like the Cassin x-all mountain, as it seems to be right in between an “all mountain” tool and an “aggressive tool” with the pick angle and swing. It all comes down to personal preference. Find what is on sale!
Ive never ice climbed, so i am just wondering what makes this route so hard? If you have equipment that sticks you into the ice, doesnt that make it easier to climb? Or does the rating have to do with how breakable is the ice...
Mostly has to do with the severity of the angle (Slabby or Steep), and the difficulty of the formation. Sometimes thin pillars are difficult to climb, and you have to climb very carefully. This route isn't that difficult. WI4- is a good "moderate" to "Medium" difficulty of route.
I think anyone with common sense would have an idea of how difficult ice climbing is let alone something as intense as this, i mean i'm literally causing world war ii in the bathroom watching this video right now
Ice tools are made for minimal ice displacement when swinging, so I’m assuming anything nearly as large as a pick axe would absolutely destroy the ice 😂
Hire a guide! There is ice climbing in a lot of states during the Winter. Reach out to a guide and get the knowledge and experience necessary before attempting on your own :) - I am biased, as I am a rock guide, but I really see the value in it.
@@biggooba6706 Great question. This is Ice climbing, as it’s single pitch and easily accessible by a short hike. However, alpine mountaineering can involve pitches of ice climbing, but normally those are in a more isolated place.
My man’s playing mw2 out here
“Breaks over Roach, let’s go!”
Snowmobile intensifies
First thing I thought of
Fr
I was waiting for the cracks to emerge the higher he climbed.
breaks over roach, let’s go
This brought me back to my mw2 days, that campaign was awesome
egg fucking zakly
@@unclemamad8023 the fuck 😭😭
Remember, no Russian
@@HairyJuan *Elevator door opens
And this is when you lose grip and soap saves you kinda
ruclips.net/user/shortsc6DifINvxJ8?feature=share
Captain MacTavish: “Good luck mate, I’ll see you on the far side.”
Most places during snow: I wiped some snow off of my car.
People in Michigan:
this in Montana homie
@@larzsux it’s a joke about Michigan being really snowy. I know this isn’t Michigan tho.
@@Logan_Irrelevant faxs bro 😂
Lol
@i am depressed yesss it snow a lot like I was literally snowing yesterday 😂
Videos like these make the quarantine pass, thanks bro
Felt that
14 days to flatten the curve.
Go outside anyway.
Be a MAN
11:34 The moment the water drop fell off finally
Bruuuh it's annoying me to
Its crazy that ice climbing is so new, that this is the first person ice climbing.
good one sharon!!! 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍾 see you at churg LOL 😂
😂😂😂
I just saw a youtube short about a ice screw and I really enjoyed that short. And now I have found a new hobby! Watching someone climbing an ice rock. If I am older I am going to do this man. That short inspired me man. And great video I like this shit man
Dude I saw the same short and a few min later were watching the same vid
@@blaz3_ong lmao that is such a coincidence
same here
Hahaha same, went to search "Ice climbing" and this video popped first
Bruh same!
My brother: I found a shorter way to the slope.
The shorter way:
Wow I loved this. I wish i had the endurance, money and skill to do this. I love the ice and snow.
Exhilarating! Thanks for sharing! Great commentary. Interesting variety of plastic and hard ice. So glad nothing popped after so many swings.
Cool video man! Get that wrist flick in there, you used a lot of unneeded energy from those forearms :)
Thanks I had the same thought
So amazing climbing for ice park. I enjoy the vedio.
Ngl these ice pickaxes make me wanna climb just cus how cool they look
“Alright the ice is good, follow me”.
The moment at 1:45 when you started hacking on the hold for your left axe with you right one was terrifying.
Not so experienced
The Comeback against Atlanta was the one for me. Savage.
16:55 the compacted snow is the most satisfying
Very calming, thanks
Why am I being breathless just watching this?
Really awesome perspective. Thanks for the vid.
Awesome, strangely satisfying
Man you are fearless!!!!!!!!!!
Great video, well captured!
Nice! This looks like a fun climb!
i was just out at hyalite a couple weeks ago! i wanna go back because i wanna check sceptor off my list.
Cheers
Scepter is fantastic. Gotta hit it early season before it turn into a hook fest.
That is extremely impressive, my anxiety absolutely never wishes to see it again
Nice! Now I am even more eager and looking forward to this year's ice... Tell me, was there a short intense moment right at 18:58? Just curious...
I think that he placed his left axe and switched hands then he tried to pull the lower axe out but his left hand axe popped out?
As a ice climber, yes, that was a close call. You can hear it in his breath too. What doesn’t kill you, gets you to the summit!
this was an art. wish to do this soon
Nice to see someone using the vipers. That is a great tool, but gets no love. And yes, Petzl screws are awesome!
I’ve since upgraded to the X-Dreams, but part of me misses the simplicity of the vipers!
This looks like a really good workout. Great video!
19:20 did you just turn into kermit
Yeah that’s a good question. Not sure what the hell I even said right there 😂😂
@@bradfordLburns hI!1!
Classic
I feel like it’s illegal to watch this. Too much damn fun
Reminds me of the MW2 mission “Cliffhanger”
I just found out about this and this was the first video that popped up I am happy I found this
This makes me want to play Tomb raider again
Great video! Sharpen those tools and flick those wrists! I was feeling your fatigue watching all those swings.
Looks cold
honestly, this looks kinda fun
Try to have a small turn from your wrist at the last phase of your hit, exatcly before touching the ice with your ice axe. It will help you to have a easier hit, dont repeat that much, and save more energy.
Right? Too many swings in general but especially for "plastic" ice. If I may critique one additional aspect.... Slow down. You can hear the fatigue setting in on your breathing pattern and volume. This is in the first 3rd of a 30 ft climb. Ive been on ES multiple times. I believe you made that much more difficult for yourself than the climb is.
As a brand new person to ice climbing. This is amazing information to read thanks guys
This looks so fun
Great climb!
I live in south dakota!Keep it up I loved the video great job
Awesome lead, I‘ve been eyeing up elevator shaft for a while now and I want it to be my first wi4 lead climb.
Depending on conditions, it can totally be 3+, can be nice to nab the WI4 grade for WI3 conditions 😉😂
@@bradfordLburns Just got back from Hyalite Canyon and I got it clean! I will say that its current conditions probably drop it to a 3+, but I'm counting it lol.
@@baggedmeats3474 Counts!
Is most of your weight on your feet? Or evenly distributed? Also any technique for the clips on the feet? Ex. Better to step downward or kick into the wall.
With this column being rounded in a weird way, it was a little more difficult to keep my feet wide and at the same level as each other. This climb required more interesting footwork than a wide flow/curtain normally would. It also had some large mushrooms to stand on. The biggest struggle that I have with ice climbing still is feeling comfortable placing screws. I have always found that the feeling of pushing to get a screw started makes my feet feel like they are going to pop out. To combat this, I try to focus on dropping my heels slightly and making sure my secondary crampon points engage with the ice as well. If you use "rock climbing foot technique" and try to keep your heel high and toe in to pull yourself close, your calves will become very pumped, and your feet will feel less secure. Keeping your tools at a level to have your arms straight while placing a screw will naturally make the whole process feel more comfortable as well. In general, keep your feet wide and at the same level. Don't be afraid to take your time and get the best possible feet by kicking a good step into the ice, and when in doubt, swing again to get a good tool placement. I find that Ice climbing is almost 100% a mental game, and being confident in your tool placements and feet is the best way to compensate for that.
this is dangerous but can also be fun and safe with the right equipment and also it brings back some modern warfare 2 vibes
Looks fun
Nice lead, lose the leashes you will be happier, save them for the long multi pitches were dropping it could be a problem but on a single pitch you just lower off a screw. You will be happier with out them. (they are just in your way, you just don't realize it)
Thanks for the tip! I have learned this since then for sure! I was always so worried about dropping one whilst on lead!
@@bradfordLburns I started on leashes literally 30 years ago, so I totally understand, I went through the same learning
First thing that came up on “ice climbing”
What a tough hobby boy I tell ya
I tell ya whaaat boyyyy
Welp, I found something new to watch while I play gta
I have acrophobia and this fears me very very much
Aw man this is intense. I love it
Cliffhanger
12:30:30
Sgt. Gary 'Roach' sanderson
Task force 141
Hyalite canyon, South west Montana
Ohhhh..It's the solid thud, of your axe..that makes you know that that your axe dug in deep...never done this, btw..
Awesome !
Shieet he should of hadD a mini clip of MW2 tied inn with him climbing up. That would of been funne butT great 👌 run dude and pat on your back for doing it. 100%
Amazing!!!!! Ty
Fantastic activity
Fmd... This has my palms sweaty af
The water drop is sitting so percetly it looks like it is trying to censor something 😂
what if when you hit that ice and the whole ice collapse?
@erik what you mean?
Mw2 anyone? Waiting for his buddy to come and throw him to the top with one hand
yeah dude!! killed it
Playing Tomb Raider, and thought it would be cool to learn and watch irl.
I want to try this either real life or in VR
Aw yeah definitely vr
Mans doing the Lara croft classic
HOLD ON DON'T LET GO!
Me : *I can't wait till I can finally touch snow one day* :/
imagine doing this and suddenly a tarantula is in your hand
Ok dude, it’s ok to say that when someone is cleaning pipes, but now you’re pushing it.
Okay cool but what happens when you run out of ice
Lol
Reminds me of modern warfare two
dudes arms looked like they was so tired he couldn't continue
That looks wicked. Do you have to come down the same way?
No, once you get to the top, you can thread the rope through a fixed bolt anchor and lower to the ground.
@@bradfordLburnsyeah I imagine going down would be insanely dangerous if you couldn’t lower with the rope
When you hit the picks into the ice are you trying to get them stuck into the ice enough to stick them there for leverage to pull up or is it to notch out an area so there's a ledge for the pick to pull against
Both. Many times you can stick the puck in the ice so it is immovable, sometimes you don’t even have to swing and can just “hook” small ledges and such.
Do you wear a special kind of cramp one for ice climbing
This looks fun lol
This idea is fuckin genius
Seems like your picks were dull or the ice was really really hard.
Or my technique was bad
@@bradfordLburns Good lead nonetheless. My technique is always worse when I'm leading. Lizard brain takes over and I forget to do all the things I should be doing.
What kinda name is soap
Mw2 opening mission be like
Hey! loved the video, quick question How do you like the BD viper ice axes?
Thanks!
I liked the vipers for sure. They are a great “beginner tool” and handle ice well. They do the job. I ended up upgrading to Cassin X-Dreams and obviously I love those tools, as they are the best, up there with the Nomics too. The vipers are cheap and a good intro tool, and handle anything WI4 and easier well. If you’re planning on climbing steeper ice, I’d get something with the ergo handle. But if you’re mainly doing WI3 and alpine mountaineering stuff, you can’t beat the in-line handle and simplicity of something like the viper or quark.
@@bradfordLburns Thanks for the response! Im looking to do average ice climbing but also was looking for a tool that would be suitable for mountaineering too. so this seams like the best one! Cheers!
@@MysticBearMage Yeah, definitely not a bad option. Also look into the Cassin All Mountain and the Petzl Quark too. The Quark is highly adjustable and stripable. I really like the Cassin x-all mountain, as it seems to be right in between an “all mountain” tool and an “aggressive tool” with the pick angle and swing. It all comes down to personal preference. Find what is on sale!
Isn’t there a rule in ice climbing that if you don’t get a good hold in 3 to pick a different spot due to the potential of a break?
Probably. Sometimes is just fun to smack hard, although it’s not always proper technique. Gotta have a little bit of fun with it 😉😂
Lol makes sense, no sense in even going if you ain’t having fun
Ive never ice climbed, so i am just wondering what makes this route so hard? If you have equipment that sticks you into the ice, doesnt that make it easier to climb? Or does the rating have to do with how breakable is the ice...
Mostly has to do with the severity of the angle (Slabby or Steep), and the difficulty of the formation. Sometimes thin pillars are difficult to climb, and you have to climb very carefully. This route isn't that difficult. WI4- is a good "moderate" to "Medium" difficulty of route.
Cool
People that haven’t been climbing one of these mountains: it’s not that hard to find a place to put ur ice picks-
People that have done this: 👁 👄 👁
I think anyone with common sense would have an idea of how difficult ice climbing is let alone something as intense as this, i mean i'm literally causing world war ii in the bathroom watching this video right now
@@ethana2359 it's hard to assess the skill involved, but physically looks exhausting.
WHAT ARE THOSE HOOKS CALLED?
You must have heavier and stronger ice axes for such Climb.
Does the anchor is disposable after you get on top?
No, it’s permanently in the rock. I just thread the rope through, rappel, then pull the rope through the anchor.
that small screw makes me nervous
Yeah it’s not my favorite piece of gear.
Your picks must have been pretty dull. Looks like you really had to fight for good sticks.
LMAO when you scream people the grinch runs
I feel i just wanna burn my cigar and wait untill the jet pass
Reminds me of the tomb raider games
So is being plastic a good thing?
Chya, “plastic” means that it’s “sticky”, good ice.
I wonder what if you tried to use actual pick axes it would probably break the ice and you’d probably fall but who knows
Ice tools are made for minimal ice displacement when swinging, so I’m assuming anything nearly as large as a pick axe would absolutely destroy the ice 😂
Call of duty MW2 - Cliffhanger
The anxiety
how do you even get started in this
Hire a guide! There is ice climbing in a lot of states during the Winter. Reach out to a guide and get the knowledge and experience necessary before attempting on your own :)
- I am biased, as I am a rock guide, but I really see the value in it.
@@bradfordLburns is it called ice climbing or alpine mountaineering?
@@biggooba6706 Great question. This is Ice climbing, as it’s single pitch and easily accessible by a short hike. However, alpine mountaineering can involve pitches of ice climbing, but normally those are in a more isolated place.
@@bradfordLburns how old were you when you got started doing this stuff?
@@biggooba6706 5 Years ago, So I was 17 Y/O
First rule of ice climbing...... Don't fall. Second rule of ice climbing......Don't fall
Third rule of ice climbing…. Don’t f’ing fall while Ice climbing