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Ice Climbing Dangers

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It may surprise you to know that more accidents happen while mountain biking than ice climbing. Still, the sport requires climbers to be aware of the inherent dangers. Avalanches are an ever-present threat when climbs take place in mountainous areas. Falling rocks are also a risk to climbers when in canyons and valleys. The cold remains a legitimate threat as problems can arise with one’s hands and feet. Numb fingers prevent adequate usage of tools placing the climber in considerable danger. Finally, climbers must be cautious of falls as fractured legs and ankles or even worse may arise.



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