Ice & Mixed Climbing MOES : Modern Technique

Will Gadd is an ESPN X Games and Ice World Cup winner
There are 1.1 million ice climbers in the U.S. (Outdoor Industry Association, 2001)
Seventh installment in The Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series

"Mixed climbing is my favorite discipline. It's the most fun because it has the fewest rules-sort of like professional wrestling compared to boxing." So says Will Gadd, as profiled in Fifty Favorite Climbs. Here the champion ice climber presents the same techniques and veteran wisdom he imparts to those who attend his annual clinics. These include step-by-step instructions for the swing (ice axe), the kick (footwork), and putting it all together (tracking); how to "read" ice to select your line and follow it safely; and drytool techniques for mixed climbing. Training exercises and inspirational stories complete this seminal guide.

Will Gadd won every major ice competition in the world in 1998 and 1999, as well as the 2000 Ice World Cup. A resident of Canmore, Alberta, he has written for Climbing and Rock & Ice, among other publications. Roger Chayer's photos have appeared in Rock & Ice, Climbing, Gripped, Equinox, and the Alpine Club of Canada Journal. He lives in Calgary, Alberta.

Part of the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series.

Climber magazine (Britain)

If you were drawing up a list of the best all-round technical climbers in the world then Will Gadd would be near the top of it. The Canadian has now condensed his ice and mixed know-how in this superbly illustrated technique manual that covers everthing from basic technique to the more innovative types of ice protection. Gadd shows himself to be a capable and engaging writer and draws freely from his own experiences. ... Ice and mixed climbing has moved light years ahead in the last decade and left many climbers behind. This book is the best way yet to see how much you could be missing.

Lewiston Morning Tribune

Anyone who enjoys the mountains, no matter how sane, will enjoy this glimpse into a sport that appears to be aimed at the lunatic fringe.

Rocky Mountain Outlook

While experienced climbers following Gadd's step-by-step training regime in hopes of upping their grade will no doubt accept the advice of one of the world's most recognized adventure athletes, beginners too should feel comfortable with his coaxing approach to foot and ice axe placements aided by leading ice climbing photographer, Roger Chayer.

Gripped

Ice and Mixed Climbing contains useful, practical, and appropriately cautious advice. Given the rapid increase in ice and mixed climbers in the past few years, this restraint is worth respecting. Throughout the book, Gadd's commitment to the craft, and his desire to give back to the wider community, is clear. Ice and Mixed Climbing has the goods to make any adventure safer, more efficient, and more enjoyable.

Foreward magazine

2003 Silver award for best "Adventure and Recreation" title

Banff Mountain Book Award

2004 Winner: Mountain Exposition Award

Blue Ridge Outdoors

Get your calloused hands on Ice & Mixed Climbing…Offers tips and techniques from one of the best in the business...This book will give you a glimpse into the world of ice climbing to see what you are missing.