Albert Leichtfried, Markus Bendler and photographer Hermann Erber have just returned from an ice climbing trip to Hokkaido, Japan, during which they made the first ascent of Lector WI7 at Chiyoshibetu ...

During winter months many climbers turn their attention to ice climbing. Words such as verglas, cauliflower and brittle ice immediately spring to mind, but while this jargon is quickly learnt, true ...

Authorities said the two people began their hike around 8 a.m. Sunday and were planning on ice climbing the Black Dike route. Fish and Game said once the two climbers reached the base of the Black ...