Ice Climbing

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Scott Birdby Scott Bird | May 5, 2007
Filed in Climbing , photos | 3 comments

Ice Climbing in New Hampshire

Via North East Ice : This looks like a lot of fun. Ice Climbing in New Hampshire.


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1

Climbing is fun.

I used to go indoor climbing 2 times a week last year. Lots of fun. You need strength, endurance, mobility, flexibility. One of the better sports.

Posted by: Mehdi | May 6, 2007 1:06 AM

2

I’ve never done it, but the training appeals to me. Plenty of upper back work and hand strength.

Posted by: Scott | May 6, 2007 10:54 AM

3

Scott,

You should try it one day. Starters - especially when they have a strength training background - tend to climb using their back: pulling themselves up.

This works for one, maybe two routes, but not for three. As always: the legs are stronger than the upper body. If you don’t climb with the legs, you quickly fatigue.

In short: you get the chance to pull yourself up on some occasions, but climbing is done with the legs. That’s why you need good mobility & flexibility in the legs: to get your foot as high as possible.

Posted by: Mehdi | May 7, 2007 1:58 AM

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