Picos Berge

ice- & Mixed Climbing

Ice- & Mixed Climbing

Ice climbing is a somewhat dying sport. But when it's possible, it's awesome.
The ephemeral routes, awkward protection, high physical and mental demands, cold and short days. All this makes big ice routes perhaps the supreme discipline of alpinism.

But seriously, ice climbing and the pizza afterwards is just a lot of fun and an ice-filled couloir in Chamonix is one of the most fascinating things you can experience in the mountains.

By the way: the common mountaineer benefits immensely from having a go at waterfall ice. Afterwards the classic north face seems like a walk in the park.