Rancher, chef, and rally car driver Edwin Hammond Meredith participates in several adventure sports. Edwin Hammond Meredith travels from his home in Key Largo, Florida, to participate in ice climbing expeditions.
Ice climbing is an off-shoot of mountain climbing that requires specialized equipment. Novices to the sport should pick up several items before their first trip. Reviewing purchases with a mountaineering expert is advised. Ice climbing equipment falls into two categories: technical and clothing.
Ice climbers require specialized ropes, harnesses, and other mechanical pieces to secure themselves to mountainsides. Climbers also need a light but strong ice ax to grip the smooth ice.
Climbers should dress in layers of materials that keep in warmth while removing sweat. Outer layers should be waterproof and flexible. Ice climbers should invest in special boots that are insulated and sturdy. Footwear should also accommodate a strap-on binding that adds spikes to the bottoms of boots. Safety gear such as helmets and thick gloves are also wise choices.
Ice climbing is an off-shoot of mountain climbing that requires specialized equipment. Novices to the sport should pick up several items before their first trip. Reviewing purchases with a mountaineering expert is advised. Ice climbing equipment falls into two categories: technical and clothing.
Ice climbers require specialized ropes, harnesses, and other mechanical pieces to secure themselves to mountainsides. Climbers also need a light but strong ice ax to grip the smooth ice.
Climbers should dress in layers of materials that keep in warmth while removing sweat. Outer layers should be waterproof and flexible. Ice climbers should invest in special boots that are insulated and sturdy. Footwear should also accommodate a strap-on binding that adds spikes to the bottoms of boots. Safety gear such as helmets and thick gloves are also wise choices.
