Climbing ice is not really cold! The introductory knowledge is all here

The icy winter does not prevent the partners from going outdoors to exercise because the cold weather is a good time for ice climbing!

Stand upright under the ice waterfall and look up at the vertical ice wall. Your heart will “jump through” and just experience the ice climbing campaign. You will expect the arrival of the winter in every future year.

If climbing ice and white want to get started, these knowledge points must not be missed.

Ice climbing derived from mountaineering

Ice climbing is a winter outdoor sport that uses professional equipment to climb up the ice wall.

Due to the high altitude, many of the mountain peaks form an ice wall area, or a mixed area of ​​ice rock.

Ice climbing development

As early as the sixteenth century, the shepherds in the European Alps had invented four-toothed crampons and began to climb ice with simple equipment.

With the upgrading of equipment and the continuous advancement of ice climbing technology, the ice-climbing movement was formally separated from mountaineering in 1967 and became an independent winter sport. It was recognized and loved by more and more people around the world.

Many people believe that climbing is an unattainable and dangerous sport just because their understanding of ice climbing is still only in their own imagination and fiction.

In fact, as long as there is professional equipment protection, professional protection personnel's assistance and ice climbing skills training, everyone can get involved in this sport. In the future, this stylish and cool sport will have a chance to become the mainstream of winter outdoor sports.

Climbing ice is not out of reach, safety is closer

Pioneer as the foundation of security

Coming to an ice wall, Pioneer climbers will test whether the ice is suitable for climbing. Pioneer will then conduct a first climb called Pioneer Climbing, using ice picks to embed solid ice, and make at least three protection stations to lay the foundation for the safety of the subsequent climbers.

·The protection staff is the first line of safety

One end of the rope is firmly tied to the ice climber's belt, and the other end passes through three established protection stations and is caught by the protector's belt under the ice wall. (The protector can guarantee that you will not fall when the ice wall is out of control. You can flexibly control your rise and fall on the ice wall through the retracting of the rope.)

· Professional equipment is the second safety line

Ice climbers wear ice climbing suits and gloves to keep the body temperature at a relatively comfortable temperature. Wear professional safety helmets to prevent accidental splinters. Everything is ready and ready to go under the ice wall.

Ice climbing skills as the last safety line

Ice climbing requires the use of ice axes and crampons to strike a balance on the ice wall. Sweep the ice and let the ice axes and crampons deep into the ice wall as a support point. Coordinate the body, repeat the standing movement and climb up. Looking far, it's like Spider-Man on ice.

As long as security is ensured, everyone can join this cool and fun sport.

Climbing ice is not far away, so where in the country can climb ice

Beijing, Inner Mongolia and Sichuan are relatively popular ice climbing sites in China. Beijing's Taoyuan Xiangu, Inner Mongolia's Daqingshan and Sichuan's Shuangqiaogou are the most famous.

Taoyuan Xiangu in Miyun, Beijing is a national AAAA eco-tourism scenic spot. There are many forest waterfalls.

Every winter, it becomes a world of ice and snow. Ice skating, icefall, ice hanging, and ice walls are everywhere, attracting many ice climbing enthusiasts. The three ice climbing areas meet the needs of most ice climbers. There is also a children's ice climbing area for elementary and middle school students. It is one of Beijing's ice climbing resorts.

In Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, the main peak of Daqingshan is the famous ice climbing area in Inner Mongolia. The rich resources of the ice wall, the complex terrain environment and the structure of the mountains have created a number of strange ice waterfalls and ice walls around the mountainous area. The long ice time and convenient transportation also attracted many ice climbing enthusiasts.

There is a mountain in Sichuan that is covered with snow all year long and is called Siguniang Mountain. It is located in Xiaojin County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture and enjoys the reputation of “Oriental Alps”.

The core scenic area is composed of "Sangou and Shan", Shuangqiaogou and Changpinggou, Haizigou and Siguniang Mountain. Changpinggou sees trees and Haizigou sees water, while Shuangqiaogou combines the lush forests of Changpinggou and the turbulent waters of Haizigou; more comfortable temperatures and rich ice wall resources make this place a world Grade climbing resort.

During the ice season, outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world will gather here.

Shuangqiaogou is located at an altitude of about 4,000 meters, but it has a relatively comfortable ambient temperature. The amount of ice is abundant and the ice is excellent. With as many as 200 ice walls and waterfalls in various forms, each ice wall is a new challenge. From the entry level to the professional level of ice climbing difficulty, you can find the corresponding choice here. Let every ice climber immerse himself in this snow park while gaining experience.

It is also common to see some large outdoor cafes here, and have the opportunity to see international climbers perform "shows" on the ice.

The fun of climbing ice is not limited to climbing ice

With a group of like-minded people, admiring the mountains and rivers that were dyed by the snow-white paving along the way, then sitting around the ice wall and drinking a cup of warm tea, untidy and untidy; climbing on the ice waterfall and dancing with the ice wall; happy At the same time, I did not forget to take a picture with the aloof but still affectionate ice waterfall, memorable.

It is worth mentioning that this area belongs to Tibetan areas and often sees local climbers. Meet the warm and hospitable Tibetans, you can sit down to share talks, perhaps in the ice climbing gains.

This is the other side of the unique charm of climbing ice this niche winter sports.